Recovery

Frictionless trade of waste materials post-Brexit essential, says ESA
Frictionless trade of waste materials essential post-Brexit, says ESA

Frictionless trade of waste materials with Europe is essential for a post-Brexit world, says a joint statement from the Environmental Services Association (ESA) and the Dutch Waste Management Association (DWMA), released yesterday (19 April).


The two trade associations have joined together to call on UK and EU authorities to ensure that ‘unnecessary’ trade barriers and tariffs on the trade of waste materials, such as refuse derived fuel (RDF), are avoided.

Advetec targets plastic digestion with £600k of R&D investment
Advetec targets plastic digestion with £600k of R&D investment

Organic waste treatment specialist Advetec has announced it will be investing £600,000 in new laboratories and staff in order to expand its operations and target the digestion of plastic waste.

Ellgia secures energy-from-waste contract with Ferrybridge
Ellgia secures energy-from-waste contract with Ferrybridge

Recycling and waste management company Ellgia Limited has announced a new partnership with Ferrybridge Multifuel Energy Limited for a spot contract supply of refuse derived fuel to generate energy from waste.

FareShare calls for £15m from government to redistribute food
FareShare calls for £15m from government to redistribute food
By
Kate Dickinson
| 29 March 2018 |
A new campaign by food redistribution charity FareShare wants the government to set up a £15 million fund to cover the costs of getting surplus food to those in need.
European Commission makes circular economy monitoring proposal
European Commission makes circular economy monitoring proposal
By
Rob Cole
| 21 March 2018 |
The European Commission has agreed on its proposal for a Circular Economy Monitoring Framework to track progress towards the EU’s circular economy goals, and has also released a rundown of the EU's progress up to this point. 
Circle Economy and eBay launch circular economy crowdsourcing platform
Circle Economy and eBay launch circular economy crowdsourcing platform
By
Rob Cole
| 19 March 2018 |
Dutch social enterprise Circle Economy has launched a new online crowdsourcing platform to pull together new circular solutions to global challenges.
Recycling Technologies expands leadership team
Recycling Technologies expands leadership team
By
Kate Dickinson
| 12 March 2018 |
Swindon-based Recycling Technologies Ltd, which turns waste plastic into a crude oil equivalent, has appointed two new non-executive directors to its leadership board.
Amey energy-from-waste plant begins operations in North Yorkshire
Amey energy-from-waste plant begins operations in North Yorkshire
By
Kate Dickinson
| 9 March 2018 |
Allerton Waste Recovery Park in North Yorkshire has recently been declared operational and claims it will reduce the amount of waste to landfill in the county by 90 per cent. 
Auction begins Cory Riverside Energy facility valued at £1.5bn
Auction begins for Cory Riverside Energy facility valued at £1.5bn
By
Kate Dickinson
| 5 March 2018 |
An auction is underway for the UK’s largest energy-from-waste (EfW) plant in London, set to be sold for £1.5 billion or higher.
WEEE collections fall short of 2017 targets
WEEE collections fall short of 2017 targets
By
Rob Cole
| 5 March 2018 |
Collection targets for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) for 2017 have been missed, according to the latest statistics from the Environment Agency (EA).
SUEZ streamlines with integrated data platform
SUEZ streamlines with integrated data platform
By Resource |
2 March 2018 |
SUEZ recycling & recovery UK has begun utilising a new data platform, bringing together information from across the entire organisation to better facilitate moves towards increased circularity.
European industry launches new online WEEE information platform
European industry launches new online WEEE information platform
By
Rob Cole
| 1 March 2018 |
A new online platform aimed at making the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) easier has been launched by European industry bodies yesterday (28 February).
Circular economy legislation faces final vote after EU approval
Circular economy legislation faces final vote after EU approval
By
Rob Cole
| 27 February 2018 |
EU ambassadors have endorsed the provisional agreement on the four legislative proposals that make up the Circular Economy Package, including a target of a 60 per cent municipal recycling rate.
UK recycling rate increases as industry welcomes methodology revisions
UK recycling rate increases as industry welcomes methodology revisions
By
Rob Cole
| 23 February 2018 |
The UK’s Waste from Households recycling rate has increased to 45.2 per cent in 2016, up from 44.6 per cent in 2015, according to official statistics released today (22 February) by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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.
Hull University to lead EU circular economy project
Hull University to lead EU circular economy project
By
Kate Dickinson
| 21 February 2018 |
Recruitment has begun for researchers to study the circular economy as part of an EU-funded project led by the University of Hull, which will examine methods of improving resource efficiency and their implications.
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
White goods recycling: Coming in from the cold
White goods recycling: Coming in from the cold
By
Anthony Sant
| 20 February 2018 |
Anthony Sant, Sales & Marketing Director at AO Recycling, gives an update on the recycling of white goods.
‘Urgent’ need for London to curb incineration, says London Assembly
‘Urgent’ need for London to curb incineration, says London Assembly
By
Edward Perchard
| 15 February 2018 |
‘Urgent change’ is needed to stop recyclable and biodegradable material from being incinerated in London, as energy-from-waste hinders the capital’s move to a more circular economy, according to the London Assembly’s Environment Committee.
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  
Carpet Recycling UK announces carpet waste landfill diversion rate increases to 42 per cent
Carpet Recycling UK announces carpet waste landfill diversion rate increases to 42 per cent
By
Sid Hayns-W
| 2 February 2018 |
Carpet Recycling UK could be on track to meet its ambitious 60 per cent diversion rate by 2020 as the total volume of carpet waste diverted from landfill reached 42 per cent in 2017.
Chief Defra scientific advisor warns incineration investment may harm innovation
Chief Defra scientist warns more incineration could harm innovation
By
Sid Hayns-W
| 2 February 2018 |
Defra’s Chief Scientific Advisor recommended moving away from further investment in incineration capacity, warning increased capacity could actually sustain the flow of residual waste and lead to lower recycling rates.
Northern Ireland region signs up for pioneering zero waste circular economy strategy
Northern Ireland region signs up for pioneering zero waste circular economy strategy
By
Kate Dickinson
| 1 February 2018 |
Derry City and Strabane District Council in Northern Ireland has adopted a new economic strategy aimed at transitioning the region to a zero waste circular economy, with the potential to save up to £3 million a year as a result.