News: 2018

Andy Rees OBE
Andy Rees awarded OBE
By
Charles Newman
| 31 December 2018 |
The Head of Waste Strategy at the Welsh Government, Dr Andy Rees, has been recognised with an OBE for ‘services to the Environment and Recycling in Wales’ in the 2019 New Year Honours list. 
What can you recycle at Christmas?
What can you recycle at Christmas?
By Resource |
20 December 2018 |
Every year we throw away millions of tonnes of wrapping paper, decorations, food and other debris left over from the Christmas festivities. If you’re struggling to know what to do with your waste, check out Resource’s short recycling guide.
It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!
It’s time to vote for your Legends of Waste in this year’s Hot 100!
By
Becky Goodall
| 20 December 2018 |
Who across the waste and resources world has done enough to etch their name into the pantheon of greats as this year’s Legend of Waste? You can tell us now by voting in this year’s Hot 100.
Gove commits to ‘significant’ funding to local authorities
Gove commits to ‘significant’ funding to local authorities
By
Becky Goodall
| 20 December 2018 |
Local authorities will be given “hundreds of millions of pounds” in order to help them boost their recycling rates and waste management performance following the publication of the Resources and Waste Strategy, Environment Secretary Michael Gove told MPs yesterday.
Lesley Griffiths returns as Welsh Environment Minister
Lesley Griffiths returns as Welsh Environment Minister
By
Kate Nicholson
| 19 December 2018 |
Lesley Griffiths has once again been handed the Welsh environment brief following a cabinet reshuffle under the new Labour First Minister Mark Drakeford.
Industry welcomes ‘bold and radical’ Resources and Waste Strategy
Industry welcomes ‘bold and radical’ Resources and Waste Strategy
By
Becky Goodall
| 18 December 2018 |
Key stakeholders have largely welcomed the publication of the Resources and Waste Strategy by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), calling it a “blueprint for the future” and “bold and radical”, though some reservations remain.
Ribena announces new sustainability measures
Ribena announces new sustainability measures
By
Kate Nicholson
| 18 December 2018 |
After 10 years of ensuring its plastic bottles are made completely from recycled plastic, the drinks company Ribena has announced further plans to improve its sustainability.
Resources and Waste Strategy outlines government’s circular ambitions
Resources and Waste Strategy outlines government’s circular ambitions
By
Becky Goodall
| 18 December 2018 |
Plans to introduce separate food waste collections to every household in England by 2023 and ensure producers pay for the costs of managing their waste packaging have been included in the long-awaited Resources and Waste Strategy.
FEAD cautions against Norway Basel amendment on plastic waste
FEAD cautions against Norway Basel amendment on plastic waste
By
Becky Goodall
| 17 December 2018 |
A proposed amendment to the Basel Convention tabled by Norway has been criticised by the European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services, arguing it could negatively affect the European market for plastic waste. 
Birmingham refuse workers vote to strike
Birmingham refuse workers vote to strike
By
Becky Goodall
| 14 December 2018 |
More than 300 refuse collectors, members of the Unite union working for Birmingham City Council, are set to strike between Christmas and New Year over payments made by the council to workers in a different union that did not take part in strike action during last summer’s bin dispute.