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Resource Association’s awards celebrate recycling achievements

The recipients of the Resource Association’s annual Quality Recognition Awards were announced during the association’s summer lecture, held at the National Liberal Club in London on 16 July.


The awards celebrate high quality recycling delivered to reprocessors, highlighting innovation and achievement in the recycling supply chain.

China and EU sign memorandum of understanding on circular economy

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

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
Rob Cole
| 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
Kate Dickinson
| 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
By
Rob Cole
| 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
Rob Cole
| 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
Rob Cole
| 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
Rob Cole
| 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.
Axion joins Jaguar Land Rover’s recycled aluminium project
Axion joins Jaguar Land Rover’s recycled aluminium project
By
Kate Dickinson
| 24 January 2018 |
Resource recovery company Axion Recycling will develop new sorting techniques for Jaguar Land Rover’s REALITY project, its ongoing scheme to increase the amount of recycled aluminium used in its new cars.
EU ‘urban mining’ data platform launched to track critical raw materials
EU ‘urban mining’ data platform launched to track critical raw materials
By
Sid Hayns-Worthington
| 18 January 2018 |
A new online platform will allow those in the recycling industry to track the flow of precious metals and critical raw materials across the EU. 
Government commits to zero avoidable plastic waste by 2042 in 25 Year Environment Plan
Government commits to zero 'avoidable' plastic waste by 2042 in 25 Year Environment Plan
By
Rob Cole
| 11 January 2018 |
The government’s war on plastic has been given top billing in its long-delayed 25 Year Environment Plan, with Theresa May calling for supermarket aisles to become 'plastic free' by 2042. 
Lyndex Recycling launches next-gen 2-ram baler range
Lyndex Recycling launches next-gen 2-ram baler range
By Resource |
10 January 2018 |
Five new balers produced by Telford-based Lyndex seek to provide power and versatility for modern MRF operators.
UK recycling industry braced for impact as Chinese crackdown begins
UK recycling industry braced for impact as Chinese crackdown begins
By
Rob Cole
| 3 January 2018 |
Chinese restrictions on imports of 24 grades of solid waste were adopted on Monday and are set to cause significant discomfort in the UK recycling sector, with the Recycling Association saying that stockpiled plastics are already building up in members’ yards.
European Council accused of ‘rolling backwards’ on circular economy ahead of final 2017 trilogue
European Council accused of ‘rolling backwards’ on circular economy ahead of final 2017 trilogue
By
Rob Cole
| 13 December 2017 |
Member states have come under fire for allegedly dragging their heels over prior commitments to the EU’s Circular Economy Package ahead of the year’s final round of negotiations between the EU institutions.