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Textiles News Archive

  1. Landfill bans considered for nine materials

    Thu 18 Mar, 2010

    Proposals which could have a dramatic impact on waste management launched for consultation - with VIDEO REPORT

  2. WRAP claims benefits of EfW in updated life cycle research

    Tue 16 Mar, 2010

    Recycling is still most environmentally beneficial option but energy recovery sometimes comparable, says report

  3. Thefts identified as growing problem in textile sector

    Wed 24 Feb, 2010

    Calls for action on bogus door-to-door collections at event presenting findings of research into textile recycling

  4. News in Brief

    Thu 04 Feb, 2010

    With news on budget constraints in Barking and Dagenham, a Viridor MRF deal and packaging design guidance

  5. News in Brief

    Tue 02 Feb, 2010

    With news on MWDA plans for a recycling centre, recycling on Northern Rail and a TRA response to Defra's clothes report

  6. Hilary Benn points to staged imposition of landfill bans

    Wed 27 Jan, 2010

    In an exclusive interview, the Environment Secretary also reassures councils over the definition of municipal waste

  7. Commingled collections “a threat" to textile recycling

    Thu 14 Jan, 2010

    Defra report highlights need to collect material separately, as well as backing UK sorting

  8. News in Brief

    Thu 17 Dec, 2009

    With news on Exeter's EfW plans, a recycled clothes show and a sponsored cycle ride down the Nile

  9. Minister opens £2.5m textile sorting plant extension

    Fri 04 Dec, 2009

    Stirlingshire firm Nathan's Wastesavers expands recycling plant to become "one of the largest in Europe"

  10. Concerns raised over WFD approach to end-of-waste

    Wed 18 Nov, 2009

    Moves to clarify when some materials cease to be waste could actually work against securing status, lawyer claims

  11. Benn launches reduce, reuse, recycle campaign

    Thu 29 Oct, 2009

    Defra insists that 800,000 initiative will not compete with WRAP's similar ongoing Recycle Now work

  12. Councils seek stronger producer responsibility

    Thu 15 Oct, 2009

    Systems for textiles, paint and tyres mooted by LARAC to reduce cost of meeting Waste Framework Directive recycling goals

  13. News in Brief

    Tue 15 Sep, 2009

    With news on changes in Defra's waste team, World Plastic-Bag Free Day and fines for unlicensed vehicle dismantlers

  14. News in Brief

    Mon 14 Sep, 2009

    With news on changes on the WEEE Advisory Body, a textile collecting landmark and an appointment at Global Renewables

  15. Greenstar points to higher recycling from commingled

    Thu 27 Aug, 2009

    MRF operator says figures released for five councils prove benefits of collection route over kerbside sort

  16. "Positive" response to textile sorting initiative SortUK

    Tue 25 Aug, 2009

    But, some in sector raise concerns over stance of new organisation towards sorting overseas

  17. Carpet a "potential feedstock" for composters

    Mon 24 Aug, 2009

    Recycling body says 35% of domestic carpets could potentially be composted as UK trials of organic carpet treatment begin

  18. Committee backs new powers over waste for Wales

    Wed 29 Jul, 2009

    MPs welcome plans for Welsh Assembly to make stronger environmental laws ahead of full debate

  19. Municipal waste growth assumptions set to be reviewed

    Tue 28 Jul, 2009

    Defra projection of 1% growth each year to be looked at following fall in UK arisings since 2008

  20. Gloucestershire latest to announce PFI shortlist

    Fri 10 Jul, 2009

    Council names 10 potential bidders for long-term waste treatment deal with energy-from-waste firms featuring prominently

  21. May Gurney increases services foothold in Essex

    Tue 07 Jul, 2009

    Waste and services firm adds to work on highways with county council by clinching 16m deal to run waste recycling centres

  22. Textile recyclers warn of drop in quality and quantity

    Mon 06 Jul, 2009

    Former TRA president claims recession is affecting the quality of material, while high prices encourage theft

  23. News in Brief

    Fri 03 Jul, 2009

    With news on tyre recycling, Smurfit Kappa and a Royal Mail phone recycling campaign

  24. News in Brief

    Mon 22 Jun, 2009

    With news on Cory winning the letsrecycle.com Pub Quiz, a textiles market update and bin roll-outs in North Lanarkshire

  25. Recycle Week 2009 kicks off

    Mon 22 Jun, 2009

    WRAP teams up with Oxfam for week-long campaign as more than 160 local authorities nationwide are set to run events

  26. Manchester first airport to install Recycle Zones

    Tue 02 Jun, 2009

    UK's biggest airport outside of London unveils 125 on-the-go bins to increase passenger waste recycling

  27. Biffa fined £60,000 for permit breaches

    Thu 28 May, 2009

    High Wycombe-based company prosecuted following incidents at hazardous waste site in West Midlands

  28. Defra confirms timetable for Schedule 2 review

    Thu 21 May, 2009

    Changes to rules requiring councils to provide free waste disposal to certain institutions being pushed through "fast"

  29. Wales unveils “most ambitious” UK waste strategy

    Wed 29 Apr, 2009

    Source separation targets amongst range of proposals published for consultation today

  30. Textile market “stable despite crisis”

    Mon 06 Apr, 2009

    President of BIR textiles division says "no exceptional market fluctuations" despite problems

  31. Waste industry "must address carbon efficiency"

    Thu 26 Mar, 2009

    Mayor of London's appointment to LWaRB calls for carbon to be placed at centre of waste agenda

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