6 July 2020UK the ‘second largest producer’ of WEEE
The UK generated the second most waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) per capita in the world in 2019, behind only Norway, according to a report published by a global e-waste grouping. The Global E-waste Monitor report...
6 July 2020Biffa loses appeal in ‘waste paper exports’ case
Biffa has lost an appeal case over its conviction for transporting waste material for recovery, contrary to the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations. The ruling was announced on Friday 3 July 2020, and sees the waste ...
3 July 2020UROC announces new national chairs
Skip hire and waste sector trade association UROC has announced the appointment of three national chairs for England, Wales and Scotland. The announcement comes on what the trade association is dubbing ‘Independents Day...
3 July 2020TerraCycle and O2 in PPE recycling scheme
Waste management company TerraCycle has partnered with O2 to introduce a recycling solution for personal protective equipment (PPE). TerraCycle, which specialises in hard-to-recycle waste, will be distributing ‘Zero Waste ...
3 July 2020People briefs (03/07/20)
With news on; Susie Burrage to continue as BMRA president; Ecosurety appoints new head of operations; ESE World appoints managing director; Bolton Bros employs third generation into business.
3 July 2020Scotland needs circular economy investment, MSP says
Investment in infrastructure is required to deliver a circular economy in Scotland, the country’s minister for trade, investment and innovation said on 1 July. Ivan McKee MSP was speaking at an online launch event for Viridor’...
2 July 2020NI could be ‘EU state’ for waste shipments
The European Commission has issued a notice to stakeholders warning that Northern Ireland will be treated as an EU member
2 July 2020Fatality rate ’18 times higher’ in waste sector
The number of fatal injuries recorded in the waste and recycling sector has fallen for the third consecutive year, but the average per 100,000 employees remains around 18 times higher than the all industry rate. ...
2 July 2020Recycle Week to thank nation for recycling in lockdown
The theme for Recycle Week 2020 will thank the nation for continuing to recycle despite the challenges that Covid-19 has presented, under the banner ‘Together – We Recycle.’ The WRAP-organised initiative will be taking ...
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