Newport Paper has created a new role in the upper echelons of the company, following significant recent growth by the company.
Ashley Hoare, who set up Newport Paper in 1993, has been named as the company's new chairman.
Mr Hoare is a former president of the British Waste Paper Association, vice president of the paperstock division of the BIR and managing director at Birmingham Waste.
Alan Peers, commercial director at Newport Paper, said: “Ashley's expertise in the recovered paper sector is crucial to helping Newport Paper achieve its ambitious long term goals, especially since our rate of growth will shortly take us over 200,000 tonnes per annum throughput.”
Edinburgh unveils Can-Can Cow
The City of Edinburgh council has launched its latest weapon in the battle to increase recycling in the city, the Can-Can Cow.
The Cow, a can receptacle in disguise, has been placed on Princes Street Garden in the city to collect old cans from passers by.
Cans collected through the cow will be taken by the Lothian and Edinburgh Environmental Partnership.
Any money made from the sale of the cans will go to the One City Trust and Vet Aid.
Councillor Robert Cairns, executive member for the Environment and Streetscape, said: “The presence of the cow in a high-profile location like Prince Street Gardens will create a talking point and help raise awareness about recycling among residents and visitors alike.”
New materials exchange starts up in Peterborough
A region-wide materials exchange has started up in the East of England thanks to the Peterborough Environmental City Trust.
The website eastex.org.uk is aimed at businesses in the East of England looking to rid themselves of old office equipment.
Funding for the project has been awarded by the East of England Development Agency from Defra's BREW Programme.
Hugh Cripps, chief executive of Peterborough Environment City Trust, said: “It is a great way for users to identify free or cheaper sources of raw materials or equipment, and for businesses to reduce their waste disposal costs whilst improving their environmental performance by reducing waste to landfill.”
Norfolk holds hazardous waste amnesties
Norfolk county council is holding a series of chemical waste amnesty days to collect up possible hazardous waste's from households.
A series of days will be held throughout May and June across the county for old chemicals and items such as out of date cooking oils and pesticides.
A qualified chemist will be on site to inspect any unidentifiable containers and oversee packing and disposal.
The council will not be taking any asbestos, explosives, fireworks and flares.
More information on the events can be found on the council's website .
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