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Swindon proposes sending all waste plastics to incineration

Plastics in Swindon could be redirected away from kerbside recycling schemes and into incineration, the council has suggested.


In December, Swindon Borough Council will vote on whether to end kerbside plastic collections, citing the high cost of recycling as well as concerns about where the material ultimately ends up. Councillor Maureen Penny, cabinet member for highways and the environment, said: “At present there is no market in the UK for the low-grade plastics that we collect at... More

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International Repair Day: Five organisations combating the throwaway society

To celebrate International Repair Day on 20 October, here are five organisations at the forefront of the repair and reuse movement, encouraging people to opt out of society’s throwaway approach to our belongings.

Sunderland City Council introduces new seafront plastic waste bins
Sunderland City Council introduces new seafront plastic waste bins

Sunderland City Council has launched a new partnership with container manufacturer and waste solutions provider Egbert Taylor to tackle seafront plastic waste.

Nick Oettinger standing by mattresses for recycling
More than plastics: Expanding innovation in waste management
By
Nick Oettinger
| 19 October 2018 |
Nick Oettinger, Managing Director of The Furniture Recycling Group, explains why innovation needs to be supported across the waste industry, not just focusing on plastics.
EA to investigate waste plastics exports fraud
EA to investigate waste plastics exports fraud
By
Rob Cole
| 19 October 2018 |
An official investigation has been launched into claims of widespread fraud and system abuse in the plastics recycling industry, with significant discrepancies between the amount of plastic claimed for through the PRN system and the amount recorded as exported by HMRC.
INCPEN joins OPRL as latest guarantor
INCPEN joins OPRL as latest guarantor
By
Kate Dickinson
| 18 October 2018 |
The On-Pack Recycling Label scheme is continuing its rapid expansion as INCPEN joins its guarantors.
Vegware expands compostables collection scheme
Vegware expands compostables collection scheme
By
Kate Dickinson
| 17 October 2018 |
Compostables products manufacturer Vegware will be expanding its collection service into Bristol, the company has announced.
Anglesey leads the way for Welsh recycling at 72 per cent
Anglesey leads the way for Welsh recycling at 72 per cent
By Resource |
17 October 2018 |
Isle of Anglesey Council has reached a recycling rate of 72 per cent, the highest in Wales, while the country as a whole reported a decrease in recycling for the first time, according to new data released today (17 October).
Malcolm Waugh appointed CEO of Frugalpac
Malcolm Waugh appointed CEO of Frugalpac
By
Rob Cole
| 17 October 2018 |
Former Tetra Pak Commercial Director for the UK and Ireland Malcolm Waugh will take up his new position as Chief Executive of recyclable packaging manufacturer Frugalpac.
Protecting and increasing recycling rates through communication
Protecting and increasing recycling rates through communication
By
Alupro
| 17 October 2018 |
Alupro discusses the importance of effective communications for local authorities.
Hinckley and Bosworth Council waste vehicle rollout a success
Hinckley and Bosworth Council waste vehicle rollout a success
By Resource |
17 October 2018 |
A new fleet of waste and recycling vehicles has been successfully introduced in hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council following the start of a new vehicle hire contract with Specialist Fleet Services.
The new 'eco-labelling' concept from SUEZ
'Traffic light' labelling could improve packaging recycling, says SUEZ
By
Kate Dickinson
| 11 October 2018 |
A new ‘traffic light’ system for on-pack labelling could be the solution to reduce recycling confusion among consumers, according to waste management company SUEZ.
Walkers to recycle crisp packets after public outcry
Walkers to recycle crisp packets after public outcry
By
Kate Dickinson
| 9 October 2018 |
Following the viral campaign that saw members of the public posting their empty crisp packets back to Walkers, the company has announced plans to launch a recycling scheme for the much-littered packaging. 
Retail giants back campaign to reduce Leeds litter
Retail giants back campaign to reduce Leeds litter
By
Kate Nicholson
| 9 October 2018 |
Hubbub has launched a new campaign, Leeds By Example, to trial new ways to improve rates of recycling for people on the move.
Fashion bosses to be questioned over industry sustainability
Fashion bosses to be questioned over industry sustainability
By
Rob Cole
| 9 October 2018 |
As part of an EAC inquiry, fashion bosses will be asked to reveal the steps they are taking to improve the sustainability of their operations and reduce the environmental impact of the clothes that they sell.
NLWA to fund energy recovery facility with public borrowing
NLWA to fund energy recovery facility with public borrowing
By
Rob Cole
| 8 October 2018 |
The North London Waste Authority has announced that funding for the construction of its new energy recovery facility will come from direct public borrowing, in a move to provide clarity to companies bidding for the construction of the new plant.
Scottish brewery turns unwanted bread into craft beer
Scottish brewery turns unwanted bread into craft beer
By
Rob Cole
| 5 October 2018 |
A Scottish brewery is putting circular economy principles into practice with a new craft ale made out of loaves of unsold bread.
EU beverage carton recycling rate rises for 12th consecutive year
EU beverage carton recycling rate rises for 12th consecutive year
By
ACE UK
| 2 October 2018 |
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK welcomes the continually improving rates for carton recycling.
Bryson Recycling celebrates 25 years cleaning up Northern Ireland’s waste
Bryson Recycling celebrates 25 years cleaning up Northern Ireland’s waste
By
Rob Cole
| 2 October 2018 |
Northern Irish social enterprise Bryson Recycling celebrated its 25th anniversary last week and has pledged to stay at the forefront of delivering innovative recycling services to Northern Ireland.
Waste companies fined for worker injuries as HSE inspection campaign begins
Waste companies fined for worker injuries as HSE inspection campaign begins
By
Rob Cole
| 1 October 2018 |
Waste management companies from Derbyshire and Bedfordshire have been fined after workers were injured on their premises as the HSE’s inspection into waste and recycling companies begins.
New model needed to set ‘robust and realistic’ WEEE targets, says white paper
New model needed to set ‘robust and realistic’ WEEE targets, says white paper
By
Rob Cole
| 1 October 2018 |
Socio-economic factors and changes in product design should be considered when setting new WEEE collection targets, according to a new white paper commissioned by REPIC.
Food waste recycling key to reducing carbon emissions, says ZWS
Food waste recycling key to reducing carbon emissions, says ZWS
By
Kate Dickinson
| 28 September 2018 |
Zero Waste Scotland has revealed that food waste has the highest carbon impact of all waste streams in the country, calling for a move away from solely weight-based recycling targets to a metric that considers wider environmental effects.
Tesco tackling plastic bottle waste with reverse vending machine
Tesco tackling plastic bottle waste with reverse vending machine
By
Kate Dickinson
| 27 September 2018 |
Tesco has launched a trial return scheme for plastic bottles as part of a plan to implement a more environmentally-friendly approach to packaging.