
Reconomy achieves value with sustainability targets
Waste management company Reconomy has published its Sustainability Review, which reports on its progress against social, environmental and business targets in the year 2019/20. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the ...


‘Zero waste’ creates more jobs, GAIA says
Zero waste strategies provide “significantly” more jobs than “disposal-based systems”, according to a report published today (16 February) by international environmental alliance GAIA. The report, titled Zero Waste and...

Paper Round installs compostables sorting line
London-based recycling and waste management company Paper Round has announced the commissioning of a new “compostables specific” sorting line at its materials recycling facility (MRF) in Purfleet, Essex. The line will be ...


Councils consult on replacement HWRCs
Consultations for replacement household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) are underway at Lincolnshire and Suffolk county councils.

Opinion: Safety standards and the role of the insurer
Safety concerns and fire risks run throughout the waste and recycling and waste to energy sectors and also relate to the crucial part insurers need to play in driving up safety standards. James Mountain, sales and marketing director at Fire ...

ADEPT finds fifth of residual collections ‘disrupted’
In its first set of results since restarting its survey analysing the impact of Covid-19 on council waste services, the Association of Directors of Environment, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has found that 20% of residual and 25% of ...

Powys rejects monthly collections due to lockdown
Powys county council has rejected proposals to switch to a monthly collection of residual waste, stating that it would “not be the best time” to alter collection frequencies with a lockdown in place. Currently, all ...

Appointment briefs (10/02/21)
With news on: Clarity Environmental sees 'significant increase' in workforce; NWH Group employs business development manager at Dumfries depot; and, UNTHA expands as it aims for £15m turnover.

HSE details ‘targeted inspections’ of waste sector
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is this year to carry out “targeted inspections” of the waste sector which will focus on machinery guarding and workplace transport at sites. The executive has published a workplan for ...
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