2 August 2018Compostable cups get green light for composting sites
Garden waste composting facilities across the UK have been permitted to process certified compostable packaging materials, including cups and lids. They qualify if milk or cream fit for human consumption is the only animal by-...
1 August 2018Bridgend conflicted over plastic liners
Bridgend county borough council in South Wales is looking at the potential of using plastic bags for the collection of food waste, despite an aim to be a 'plastic-free' borough. A spokesperson for the council confirmed that the ...
31 July 2018Amey overcomes ‘teething problems’ in Milton Keynes
Amey's gasification plant in Milton Keynes is up and running, and despite some teething problems, it is now operating at expected levels of energy generation. The advanced thermal treatment (ATT) plant is one of three technologies...
18 July 2018Garden waste volumes drop following dry spell
Organics recyclers across the country are reporting reductions in garden waste tonnages as a result of the prolonged period of dry weather over the summer. The situation is also impacting local authorities who fear the drop in ...
17 July 2018Opinion: Time for direct action on food waste
Last week (9 July), the National Infrastructure Commission released its Infrastructure Assessment report which positioned food waste recycling as a key driver to achieving a low-carbon, low-cost future. Philip Simpson, commercial director at ...
16 July 2018Organics contracts underway in West London
West London Waste Authority (WLWA) has awarded contracts to a number of organics recycling firms for the treatment of green waste and commingled green and food waste. Three companies have been awarded parts of the contract, which ...
4 July 2018Planning approved for Cheshire IVC plant
Planning has been approved for organics recycling firm Biowise to develop an in-vessel composting facility near Crewe, to process up to 75,000 tonnes per annum of food and biodegradable waste. The...
2 July 2018Food recyclers defend use of plastic bags
Organics recycler Agrivert has promoted the benefits of using plastic bags as caddy liners as a way of increasing food waste recycling. The news comes after the Waste Partnership for Buckinghamshire reported a surge in food waste ...
21 June 2018SEPA takes action over ‘offensive’ odours
Scottish regulator, SEPA, has issued an enforcement notice to GP Green Recycling Limited following complaints from members of the public about odours from its composting operations in Blantyre. The Scottish organics recycler ...
People news round-up (18/01/2019) - https://t.co/1MRRqx1WKQ
RT @re3recycling: Have you ever left your bagged waste at the #BagSplitting area at our #recyclingcentres? Last year, our team opened… https://t.co/DvX92QONwz
OPINION: Is Defra sweeping residual waste under the carpet? -https://t.co/LN10O8uQj4
