News

Valpak and RECOUP partner to boost recycling knowledge in schoolsnew
By
Kai Malloy
| 3 min ago |
Valpak and RECOUP’s interactive school resources use extraterrestrials to teach the importance of recycling plastic
Compostable plastic bag
Compostable materials production continues to grownew
By Resource |
1 hour ago |
Data from Plastic Consult on behalf of Assobio Plastiche has shown steady growth for the sector
Kemsley paper mill
Reigate and Banstead extends DS Smith recycling partnership
By
Lidia Creech
| 17 June 2021 |
The Borough Council has extended its 20-year recycling partnership with DS Smith 
Refill labels
OPRL calls on members to support World Refill Day
By
Lidia Creech
| 16 June 2021 |
On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) has urged its members to support World Refill Day by calling for widespread labelling of refillable packaging
Ezzedin Salim with colleague Nicola Blake and Dorking Refugee Support’s Constance Chanteux
Dorking waste collection team celebrates Refugee Week
By
Lidia Creech
| 15 June 2021 |
Waste collection contractor Amey has partnered with Dorking Refugee Support to welcome a new recruit
ScotRail
Business in Brief - 15/06/2021
By Resource |
15 June 2021 |
A round-up of business news from the waste and resources sector
Presona baler delivers economic solution for Diamond Box
By Resource |
15 June 2021 |
The packaging manufacturer has sought a solution from Presona that will save it money, time and energy
Whitespace launches route optimisation solution
By Resource |
14 June 2021 |
Software will enable local authorities to increase waste collection productivity and service levels while reducing emissions 
AWECT
Palestine to acquire first EfW plant
By
Lidia Creech
| 14 June 2021 |
Palestine’s first Energy-from-Waste plant will be designed, built, owned and operated by Amsterdam Waste Environmental Consultancy and Technology
Smugglers Way
WRWA launches booking system and ANPR technology in recycling centre
By
Lidia Creech
| 14 June 2021 |
Western Riverside Waste Authority (WRWA) has implemented a new booking system to help manage site capacity and improve the resident experience  
Mount Recyclemore
WasteAid and musicMagpie join forces to tackle e-waste
By
Lidia Creech
| 11 June 2021 |
The two organisations have partnered to raise awareness of the detrimental environmental impact of e-waste during this year’s G7 summit
Government should go ‘further and faster’ with packaging schemes, says NLWA
By
Lidia Creech
| 11 June 2021 |
The waste authority has published its response to the government consultations on EPR and DRS, calling for it to speed up and improve plans 
Large-scale fly-tipping remains a big issue
By
Lidia Creech
| 10 June 2021 |
The Environment Agency (EA) national waste crime survey shows that large-scale fly-tipping remains one of the biggest problems for the sector
Researchers find plant protein to replace plastic
Researchers find plant-based material to replace plastic
By
Lidia Creech
| 10 June 2021 |
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have made a breakthrough discovery of a plant protein that could be turned into a plastic replacement
Food bank
92,000 tonnes of surplus food redistributed in 2020
By
Lidia Creech
| 10 June 2021 |
WRAP reports the largest annual increase in surplus food redistribution since records began
Food bank
92,000 tonnes of surplus food redistributed in 2020
By
Lidia Creech
| 10 June 2021 |
WRAP reports the largest annual increase in surplus food redistribution since records began
Food bank
92,000 tonnes of surplus food redistributed in 2020
By
Lidia Creech
| 10 June 2021 |
WRAP reports the largest annual increase in surplus food redistribution since records began
Derby City Council
Wastewise secures contract with Derby City Council
By
Lidia Creech
| 9 June 2021 |
The three-year contract will see around 18,000 tonnes of waste per year treated at Wastewise’s facility in Crewe
Batteries
Ecosurety launches second Exploration Fund
By
Lidia Creech
| 8 June 2021 |
The producer compliance scheme is offering funding of up to £150,000 per project to tackle the negative impact of packaging, batteries or electronic waste on the environment
Pepsi bottle
WRAP calls for Recycle Week 2021 sponsors
By
Lidia Creech
| 7 June 2021 |
The organisation has urged more businesses to ‘lead by example’ by sponsoring this year’s Recycle Week from 20-26 September