Waste Management

REA launches bioenergy review
REA launches bioenergy review

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has launched a call for evidence as part of a far-reaching review of the future of bioenergy in the UK.


Bioenergy is energy generated from bio-based sources and fuels, such as wood pellets and biodiesel, or organic waste in processes such as anaerobic digestion.


The review, which will inform a Bioenergy Strategy to be published mid-2019, comes shortly after the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) estimated bioenergy’s contribution to total... More

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$1bn alliance launched to end plastic waste

More than 25 international companies, including Shell, Veolia, Suez and Procter & Gamble, have launched a new partnership to tackle plastic waste.

EU paves way for right to repair
EU paves way for right to repair

The EU will introduce legislation obliging manufacturers to make their products longer-lasting and easier to repair following ratification by European environment ministries.

Veolia bin workers strike over unpaid shifts in Cheshire
Veolia bin workers strike over unpaid shifts in Cheshire
By
Kate Nicholson
| 11 December 2018 |
Refuse workers who are members of the trade union Unite and employed by waste management provider Veolia UK have a series of strikes planned over the next month in a feud over unpaid extra shifts.
SEPA releases landfill sector plan
SEPA releases landfill sector plan
By
Rob Cole
| 10 December 2018 |
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has launched a new sector plan for Scotland’s landfill waste sector in a bid to drive environmental compliance at sites, harness innovation and help the sector responsibly manage site closures and aftercare.
Ward takes home two wins at family business awards
Ward takes home two wins at family business awards
By
Ward
| 10 December 2018 |
Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, has been awarded ‘Fastest Growing Family Business’ and the top accolade, ‘Family Business of the Year’ in this year’s Midlands Family Business Awards.
Bioeconomy Strategy aims to make UK world-leader by 2030
Bioeconomy Strategy aims to make UK world-leader by 2030
By
Rob Cole
| 7 December 2018 |
The UK Government has released its Bioeconomy Strategy, which outlines how the UK can build a world-class bioeconomy by 2030 and lead the way in easing the reliance on fossil resources.
Biffa launches £250,000 initiative to tackle construction waste crime
Biffa launches £250,000 initiative to tackle construction waste crime
By
Kate Nicholson
| 6 December 2018 |
Waste management provider, Biffa, has invested a quarter of a million pounds into a new initiative in an attempt to improve construction waste compliance across Yorkshire.
Scottish lighting company develops circular LED business model
Scottish lighting company develops circular LED business model
By
Rob Cole
| 4 December 2018 |
Glasgow-based EGG Lighting has developed a new circular business model that could see businesses save on LED lighting, while reducing their carbon footprint.
Latest WEEE figures suggest UK may miss 2018 targets
Latest WEEE figures suggest UK may miss 2018 targets
By
Kate Dickinson
| 4 December 2018 |
The government has released the latest statistics on WEEE collected for recycling in the UK, which suggest the UK may once again fall short of its targets.
ESA appoint Viridor boss as new Chair
ESA appoints Viridor boss as new Chair
By
Rob Cole
| 30 November 2018 |
The Environmental Services Association (ESA), a trade association for the UK’s waste management companies, has announced that Viridor Managing Director Phil Piddington as its new chairperson.
Plasma technology retrieves precious metals from e-waste
Plasma technology retrieves precious metals from e-waste
By
Kate Nicholson
| 27 November 2018 |
Tetronics International is aiming to address the growing issue of electronic waste by using plasma to recover precious metals from the debris. 
New fines proposed for householders to cut waste crime
New fines proposed for householders to cut waste crime
By
Kate Nicholson
| 26 November 2018 |
Following its public consultation on proposals to tackle waste crime, the government is considering introducing a new fixed penalty for householders failing their waste duty of care. 
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Coalition calls for mandatory separate collection of food waste in England
By
Kate Dickinson
| 23 November 2018 |
More than 40 businesses, local authorities and trade bodies have called on government to introduce universal mandatory collections of food waste to boost recycling rates.
Valpak: Collaboration is key to achieving plastics targets
Valpak: Collaboration is key to achieving plastics targets
By
Kate Nicholson
| 22 November 2018 |
Compliance scheme Valpak, the data partner for the UK Plastics Pact, has called for collaboration and innovation among signatories to help achieve the Pact’s targets.
UK businesses unite to turn waste into wealth
UK businesses unite to turn waste into wealth
By
Kate Nicholson
| 22 November 2018 |
The Waste to Wealth Summit brings together 200 leaders from government, business, academia and civil society roles, including HRH Prince Charles, to discuss how industries can tackle waste – or better yet, stop producing it altogether.
Trial scheme to reuse medical equipment a success
Trial scheme to reuse medical equipment a success
By
Kate Nicholson
| 21 November 2018 |
A trial scheme by FCC Environment in Wigan to collect and reuse medical apparatus such as crutches and wheelchairs has been met with great support from residents.
Aqua Enviro conference explores future of UK AD industry
Aqua Enviro conference explores future of UK AD industry
By
Kate Dickinson
| 16 November 2018 |
Environmental consultancy firm Aqua Enviro is hosting a one-day event in London to explore the potential for future subsidy-free anaerobic digestion in the UK.
Government review calls for new fines for mislabelling of waste
Government review calls for new fines for mislabelling of waste
By
Rob Cole
| 16 November 2018 |
The Environment Agency should be given the power to impose new fines on waste operators that deliberately mislabel their waste to avoid tax rules, according to an independent review ordered by Environment Secretary Michael Gove.
WasteAid wins funding for plastics recycling project in The Gambia
WasteAid wins funding for plastics recycling project in The Gambia
By
Kate Dickinson
| 16 November 2018 |
Waste management charity WasteAid UK will run a two-year plastic recycling project in The Gambia with government funding from UK Aid Direct.
Reconomy’s skip hire app hits major milestone
Reconomy’s skip hire app hits major milestone
By
Reconomy
| 15 November 2018 |
Sitebuddy, an app from Reconomy that lets you hire a skip quickly and easily, has processed over 1,000 waste movements since July 2018.  
Health and safety failures led to five deaths at Hawkeswood Metal, inquest hears
Inquest into deaths at metal recyclers hears of health and safety failures
By
Kate Dickinson
| 15 November 2018 |
An inquest is underway into the deaths of five men at a metal recycling plant back in 2016.
UK Plastics Pact launches Roadmap to 2025 targets
UK Plastics Pact launches Roadmap to 2025 targets
By
Kate Dickinson
| 15 November 2018 |
The UK Plastics Pact has published its Roadmap to 2025, a document setting out how Pact members can achieve its ambitious targets to reduce plastic packaging waste.