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An eye on the markets: Canned heat

An eye on the markets: Canned heat

Packaging continues to dominate the headlines, as calls for radical change to packaging policy in the UK ramp up. A single-use plastic tax, the introduction of a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles, metal cans and glass bottles, reform of the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system, the approval of the EU Circular Economy Package – each of these interventions has significant implications. However, all that is clear right now is whatever policies are finally adopted by the UK Government... More

Car battery recycling: Staying in charge

Car battery recycling: Staying in charge

Giles Kirkland examines what the changing automotive industry means for car battery recycling in the UK.

EA investigates companies for shipping 1,000 tonnes of illegal waste to Poland

45 containers of waste are being sent back to the UK after being intercepted by officials, while three firms are under criminal investigation amid reports of involvement with the ‘trash mafia’.

Master Magnets to display eddy current separators at RWM

Master Magnets to display eddy current separators at RWM

By

Master Magnets

| 6 August 2018 |

Master Magnets to display total metal recovery solution at RWM 2018, demonstrating the potential of its range of Eddy Current Separators and Magnetic Separators.

Aluminium packaging recycling could hit 85% by 2020

Aluminium can recycling could hit 85 per cent by 2020

By

Gethin Roberts

| 26 July 2018 |

A new report by aluminium recycling organisation Alupro finds that the recycling rate for aluminum packaging has been rising year-on-year and calls for action to further improve recycling rates and quality.

Public input wanted for Scotland’s deposit return scheme

By

Gethin Roberts

| 25 July 2018 |

Zero Waste Scotland is running a series of nationwide public engagement events giving details on potential schemes and seeking feedback from Scottish citizens.

Resource Association’s awards celebrate recycling achievements

By

Gethin Roberts

| 18 July 2018 |

The Quality Recognition Award winners were announced at the association’s Annual Lecture in London.

China and EU sign memorandum of understanding on circular economy

By

Gethin Roberts

| 17 July 2018 |

The world’s two largest economies transitioning to circular economy practices could accelerate the adoption of these practices on a global scale.

Ward ships out first 20k tonnes of steel from dedicated dock

Ward ships out first 20k tonnes of steel from dedicated dock

By

Ward

| 13 July 2018 |

Derbyshire-based metal and waste management company Ward is set to transport its first load of HMS 1 and 2 from its dedicated deep sea port at Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, to Turkey.

Ministers meet to discuss UK-wide deposit return scheme

Ministers meet to discuss UK-wide deposit return scheme

By

| 9 July 2018 |

Ministers from the UK, Welsh and Scottish Governments, as well as officials from Northern Ireland, met on 6 July to discuss plans for a collective deposit return scheme for drinks containers that would operate in all nations of the UK.

Metal recycler S Norton acquires Axion Recycling

Metal recycler S Norton acquires Axion Recycling

By

| 29 June 2018 |

Manchester-based Axion Recycling Ltd has been purchased in full by metal recycling firm S. Norton & Co.

Deposit return: A tried and tested solution for Scotland

Deposit return: A tried and tested solution for Scotland

By

Clarissa Morawski

| 22 June 2018 |

Clarissa Morawski, Managing Director of Reloop, makes the case for deposit return schemes in the fight against plastic waste.

EU Circular Economy Package becomes law

EU Circular Economy Package becomes law

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| 20 June 2018 |

The EU’s Circular Economy Package (CEP) has been published in the EU’s Official Journal, meaning the legislation will enter into force at the start of July, 20 days after its publication.

Five things we learned at Resourcing the Future 2018

Five things we learned at Resourcing the Future 2018

By Resource |

15 June 2018 |

From marine litter and the UK Plastics Pact to China’s waste ban and the future of waste and resources strategy, here are some of our key moments from a busy two days of discussion and debate at CIWM’s Resourcing the Future conference.

EU member states give circular economy package seal of approval

EU member states give circular economy package seal of approval

By

| 25 May 2018 |

The final legislative hurdle to creating a more resource efficient Europe has been overcome after the EU Council approved the EU’s Circular Economy Package (CEP) in Brussels on Tuesday.

Ward opens new dock facility to increase metal exports

By

Ward

| 16 April 2018 |

Ward has opened a new dedicated deep sea export dock facility at Associated British Ports in Immingham, to further expand its metal export business.

Government to introduce deposit return scheme in England this year

Government to introduce deposit return scheme in England this year

By

| 28 March 2018 |

A deposit return scheme for drinks containers will be introduced in England later this year subject to the results of a consultation, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed today (28 March).

Government to introduce deposit return scheme in England this year

By

| 28 March 2018 |

A deposit return scheme for drinks containers will be introduced in England later this year subject to the results of a consultation, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed today (28 March).

ERP welcomes responsibility focus on WEEE as it passes the 3m-tonne milestone

ERP welcomes responsibility focus on WEEE as it passes 3m-tonne milestone

By

Edward Perchard

| 22 February 2018 |

More than three million tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment have now been collected and treated across Europe by the European Recycling Platform since its foundation in 2002.

Shipbreaking bad: Inside the murky world of ship recycling

Shipbreaking bad: Inside the murky world of ship recycling

By

Sid Hayns-Worthington

| 20 February 2018 |

Unregulated ship recycling in South Asia is killing dozens of workers a year, with European ships flouting safe disposal laws through loopholes. Sid Hayns-Worthington takes a look at the murky world of shipbreaking

Ward unveils £1m Chesterfield recycling site upgrade

Ward unveils £1m Chesterfield recycling site upgrade

By Resource |

8 February 2018 |

Derbyshire-based waste management specialist Ward has invested close to £1 million in environmental improvements at its recycling facility in Chesterfield.

Hot 100 2018: Who are the leaders of the pack?

Hot 100 2018: Who is leading the pack?

By Resource |

6 February 2018 |

Our annual power list of movers and shakers in the waste and resources industry attracted a record number of votes this year. Here, you’ll find the winners from 100 to one, each accompanied by a voter’s glowing review. Read on to discover who has played their cards right and proved to be our Top Trump for 2018

Veolia launches compress gas cylinder disposal service

Veolia launches compress gas cylinder disposal service

By

Edward Perchard

| 30 January 2018 |

Waste and resources firm Veolia has launched a new service disposing of compressed gas cylinders, investing in a dedicated facility in the Midlands.

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