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LARAC workshops show appetite for food waste recycling

LARAC workshops show appetite for food waste recycling

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Two food waste workshops at the recent LARAC conference gave attendees a lot to digest.

With figures from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) indicating that only 12 per cent of the household food waste that is thrown away is being collected for recycling, there is clearly a big opportunity to reduce the tonnages sent to landfill or incineration.

Novamont launches new bioplastics plant to boost production

Novamont launches new bioplastics plant to boost production

Bio-plastics company Novamont has opened its revamped Mater-Biopolymer plant to the south of Rome with a significantly boosted production capacity of 150,000 tonnes per year.

Baled plastic bottle waste

Swindon proposes sending all waste plastics to incineration

Plastics in Swindon could be redirected away from kerbside recycling schemes and into incineration, as part of a plan to save money and ensure the council knows where its waste is ending up.

Consultation opens on English plastic straw ban

Consultation opens on English plastic straw bannew

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| 4 hours ago |

Plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds could be banned in England a year’s time, subject to the results of a consultation launched today (22 October).

Two people fixing a laptop

International Repair Day: Five organisations combating the throwaway society

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| 19 October 2018 |

To celebrate International Repair Day on 20 October, here are five organisations at the forefront of the repair and reuse movement, encouraging people to opt out of society’s throwaway approach to our belongings.

Sunderland City Council introduces new seafront plastic waste bins

Sunderland City Council introduces new seafront plastic waste bins

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| 19 October 2018 |

Sunderland City Council has launched a new partnership with container manufacturer and waste solutions provider Egbert Taylor to tackle seafront plastic waste.

Nick Oettinger standing by mattresses for recycling

More than plastics: Expanding innovation in waste management

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Nick Oettinger

| 19 October 2018 |

Nick Oettinger, Managing Director of The Furniture Recycling Group, explains why innovation needs to be supported across the waste industry, not just focusing on plastics.

EA to investigate waste plastics exports fraud

EA to investigate waste plastics exports fraud

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| 19 October 2018 |

An official investigation has been launched into claims of widespread fraud and system abuse in the plastics recycling industry, with significant discrepancies between the amount of plastic claimed for through the PRN system and the amount recorded as exported by HMRC.

Aerial view of Goldicote Business Park

Investigation into large fire at JFC Plastics in Stratford

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| 18 October 2018 |

A huge fire at a business park in Warwickshire is thought to have started at a plastics recycling firm.

INCPEN joins OPRL as latest guarantor

INCPEN joins OPRL as latest guarantor

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| 18 October 2018 |

The On-Pack Recycling Label scheme is continuing its rapid expansion as INCPEN joins its guarantors.

Vegware expands compostables collection scheme

Vegware expands compostables collection scheme

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| 17 October 2018 |

Compostables products manufacturer Vegware will be expanding its collection service into Bristol, the company has announced.

Malcolm Waugh appointed CEO of Frugalpac

Malcolm Waugh appointed CEO of Frugalpac

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| 17 October 2018 |

Former Tetra Pak Commercial Director for the UK and Ireland Malcolm Waugh will take up his new position as Chief Executive of recyclable packaging manufacturer Frugalpac.

Protecting and increasing recycling rates through communication

Protecting and increasing recycling rates through communication

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Alupro

| 17 October 2018 |

Alupro discusses the importance of effective communications for local authorities.

Tech solutions to the food waste problem

Tech solutions to the food waste problem

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| 16 October 2018 |

On World Food Day (16 October) we take a look at some of the tech companies making it easier for individuals and businesses to reduce their food waste.

Previously pristine South Atlantic Islands now swamped with plastic waste

Previously pristine South Atlantic Islands now swamped with plastic waste

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Kate Nicholson

| 12 October 2018 |

The rising tide of plastic waste continues unabated as ten times more plastic waste finds its way to remote South Atlantic Islands compared to ten years ago.

The new 'eco-labelling' concept from SUEZ

'Traffic light' labelling could improve packaging recycling, says SUEZ

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| 11 October 2018 |

A new ‘traffic light’ system for on-pack labelling could be the solution to reduce recycling confusion among consumers, according to waste management company SUEZ.

22m pieces of furniture thrown out every year in the UK

22m pieces of furniture thrown out every year in the UK

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Kate Nicholson

| 10 October 2018 |

New research shows that across the UK, fewer than one in 10 people attempt to repair or restore broken items, resulting in nearly 22 million small items of furniture being thrown away each year.

Walkers to recycle crisp packets after public outcry

Walkers to recycle crisp packets after public outcry

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| 9 October 2018 |

Following the viral campaign that saw members of the public posting their empty crisp packets back to Walkers, the company has announced plans to launch a recycling scheme for the much-littered packaging.

Tesco scrapping ‘best before’ labels to reduce food waste

Tesco scrapping ‘best before’ labels to reduce food waste

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| 9 October 2018 |

Tesco will be scrapping ‘best before’ dates from more than 100 lines of fruit and veg in a attempt to help customers reduce their food waste.

Retail giants back campaign to reduce Leeds litter

Retail giants back campaign to reduce Leeds litter

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Kate Nicholson

| 9 October 2018 |

Hubbub has launched a new campaign, Leeds By Example, to trial new ways to improve rates of recycling for people on the move.

Fashion bosses to be questioned over industry sustainability

Fashion bosses to be questioned over industry sustainability

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| 9 October 2018 |

As part of an EAC inquiry, fashion bosses will be asked to reveal the steps they are taking to improve the sustainability of their operations and reduce the environmental impact of the clothes that they sell.

NLWA to fund energy recovery facility with public borrowing

NLWA to fund energy recovery facility with public borrowing

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| 8 October 2018 |

The North London Waste Authority has announced that funding for the construction of its new energy recovery facility will come from direct public borrowing, in a move to provide clarity to companies bidding for the construction of the new plant.

Scottish brewery turns unwanted bread into craft beer

Scottish brewery turns unwanted bread into craft beer

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| 5 October 2018 |

A Scottish brewery is putting circular economy principles into practice with a new craft ale made out of loaves of unsold bread.

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