14 September 2017
Biffa outlines rationale for new landfill space
The rationale for taking a fresh policy approach to the development of new landfill capacity was outlined at the RWM show this week by two Biffa authors, following publication of its Reality Gap report. The report writers, Jeff ...
13 September 2017
Quality First report launched at RWM
The Recycling Association strengthened its call for quality recycling with the launch of its Quality First policy document at RWM in Birmingham yesterday (12 September). The report, titled ‘Why Quality Must Come First’ puts ...
13 September 2017
Deposit scheme ‘not the same’ as carrier bag levy
Comparing the idea of a deposit refund scheme for drinks bottles and cans to the plastic bag levy is not a good idea, panellists at RWM said yesterday (12 September). ...
13 September 2017
Defra hosts China recycling exports meeting
A meeting is being held today (September 14) at the offices of the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as part of a government bid to find out more about the concerns over export restrictions to China.
12 September 2017
Suez launches capacity report at RWM
Suez is due to officially launch its report into the UK residual waste infrastructure capacity requirements at RWM exhibition today (9 September). The report, entitled ‘Mind the Gap 2017-2030’, will reaffirm the company’s ...
12 September 2017
Agency accepts Rookery EfW won’t supply heat
The Environment Agency has accepted that the Rookery South energy from waste (EfW) plant proposed for a site in Bedfordshire is too isolated to supply heat to its surrounding area and will only generate electricity. The details ...
11 September 2017
Rivenhall EfW granted Environmental Permit
A 595,000 tonnes per year capacity energy from waste (EfW) facility in Essex has been granted an Environmental Permit. Today (11 September), the Environment Agency approved the permit for developers Gent Fairhead & Co Limited ...
11 September 2017
People news round-up (11/09/2017)
With news on celebrations at NAWDO marking the 25th anniversary of the association; RDF exporter Andusia appoints a general manager; and a new recruit at East Anglian firm Ellgia. NAWDO Anniversary celebration
11 September 2017
Policies and positivity for LARAC 2017
Staying positive in the face of a range of challenges for local authorities is one of the key messages that is expected to influence this year’s discussions at the annual LARAC Conference and Celebration Awards, at Nottingham next month.
Birmingham waste strike on hold following court ruling https://t.co/kx68HPz9TL
Tesco suppliers to publish food waste data https://t.co/Iv5BL3ux5I @Tesco
London’s waste ‘could rise by 1 million tonnes’ https://t.co/UmVpAVG3me
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