5 August 2020EA chief executive praises ‘good regulation’
Good regulation is essential for tackling the climate emergency and rebooting the economy in the wake of coronavirus, the chief executive of the Environment Agency argued yesterday (4 August). In a speech to the London Chamber of ...
5 August 2020Microsoft commits to zero waste by 2030
Software and tech giant Microsoft has announced a commitment to zero waste from its direct operations, products and packaging by 2030 as part of the company’s sustainability strategy. And, employees' own waste outputs will also be targeted...
4 August 2020Wokingham leader threatens to ‘part company’ with Re3
The leader of Wokingham borough council has threatened to “part company” with the Re3 waste partnership, if an agreement on the “future direction” of waste and recycling can’t be reached. Speaking at a Joint Waste ...
4 August 2020Challenge planned over Javelin Park ruling
Gloucestershire-based community group Community R4C intends to challenge a recent High Court ruling relating to the Javelin Park energy from waste (EfW) contract. In a ruling handed down on 17 July, Justice Jonathon Russon said ...
4 August 2020Cause of Beddington fire remains unknown
A report published by the London Fire Brigade has concluded that the cause of a fire at Viridor’s energy from waste (EfW) plant in Beddington, South London, on 11 July 2019 remains unknown. Details of the report were discussed ...
4 August 2020First Mile snaps up capital’s Giraffe Recycling
London-based First Mile has announced the acquisition of specialist local waste and recycling collector Giraffe Recycling, which also operates in the capital. The acquisition, which became effective on 29 July, follows the ...
3 August 2020Recycle Now ‘blown away’ by commercial backing
The national recycling campaign for England, Recycle Now, says it has been “blown away” by the response to its call for commercial backing for the 17th annual Recycle Week. PepsiCo, Reckitt Benckinser, Ecosurety and ...
3 August 2020Essex CC reveals Tovi Eco Park ‘in administration’
Residual waste which had been going to the Tovi Eco Park facility in Basildon, Essex, is now to go to landfill, Essex county council has confirmed. And the authority has revealed that the operator of Tovi Eco Park – UBB Waste (...
3 August 2020Eighth WISH Covid-19 guidance document published
The eighth edition of the UK’s Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum’s document for managing coronavirus risks in the sector was published today (3 August) with more observations on masks and face coverings. Known as ...
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