Finnish recycler invests in transformer attachment
The "exciting capabilities" of the Allu range of Transformers have seen Finnish recycling company Remeo invest in a D series attachment. The processing power...
Microbiologists set sights on landfill bacteria
Scientists at the TSU Biological Institute have launched a research project aimed at better understanding the bacteria behind waste decomposition
A satisfactory shake-up for waste?
Coming at the end of a year in which plastic waste has entered the public conversation like never before, the Government's new Waste & Resource strategy for England had a lot of ground to cover to elicit a positive response from the waste industry. This it appeared to do, with a few noteable caveats
New guide aims to help packaging designers boost recyclability
In an initiative to address plastic waste, RECOUP and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) have launched new guidance to help packaging designers create easy-to-recycle...
Scottish college “rockets” food waste recycling rates with second on-site composter
Dundee and Angus College has invested in a second of Tidy Planet’s Rocket Composters for its Arbroath Campus, after successfully composting over 70 tonnes...
Firm helps Indian FMCG to replace coal with turmeric
The facilities management firm GSH Group India has won the Environment category at this year’s Energy Institute Awards for its work with Indian FMCG...
SEPA sets out action plan for Scotland’s metals sector
An action plan to help Scotland’s metals sector become an innovative and valued part of Scotland’s emerging circular economy, improve environmental compliance and stop...
Machine separates glass from MSW with high purity and throughout, says firm
A new recycling machine from Norwegian firm TOMRA Sorting Recycling is said to achieve new levels of effectiveness in the separation of glass from...
Firm calls on Government to support chemical recycling sector
Plastic recycling firm ReNew ELP says it predicts 2019 will be the “breakthrough year” for chemical recycling, but calls on Government to support sector...
Yorkshire venture aims to close the loop in commercial laundry sector
A new commercial cleaning operation – designed to tackle the UK’s mounting textile waste issue – has been launched following a seemingly successful two-year...
Minister: Resources & Waste Strategy will “require” food waste collections
Investment Minister Graham Stuart MP has said that the government’s forthcoming Resources & Waste Strategy will “require separate food waste collections” to reduce emissions...
Waste firm helps council in Northern Ireland sustain its top recycling rate success
Waste management firm Re-Gen Waste has applauded Newry, Mourne & Down District Council for its continued recycling success, as the latest quarterly data from...
SEPA landfill plan aims to improve compliance and assist transition to a circular economy
SEPA has launched an ambitious plan that it says will "drive environmental compliance at Scotland’s landfill sites, harness innovation and help the sector responsibly...
Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2019 announces conference programme
Organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe have announced the outline programme for the event’s free-to attend conference taking place at the RAI Amsterdam...
A second life for critical raw materials: February conference preview
Free conference for businesses, funding bodies and research organisations with an interest in the recovery of critical raw materials
Booking is now open for a...
WWF demands new materials levy to “revolutionise” recycling
A new report was launched in Parliament on 20 November by WWF UK and Resource Association which highlights the potential for new policy options...
“Green Tuesday” anyone? Website calls for new festive tradition to encourage recycling
Independent mobile phone comparison site, www.compareandrecycle.co.uk, is calling for a new festive tradition, 'Green Tuesday' to encourage people to recycle the old tech they...
£8.2m contract awarded to build EfW facility in Avonmouth
Engineering firm SES Engineering Services (SES) has been appointed to support the delivery of Viridor’s landmark £252m resource recovery centre in Avonmouth, Bristol, it...
Speaker line-up and details announced for IERC 2019 event, in Salzburg
Over 500 delegates are expected to gather in Salzburg in January for the International Electronics Recycling Congress (IERC) 2019.
Keynote speakers will include: Paul E....
Teeside firm delivers safety solutions for storage silos at Sellafield nuclear decommissioning site
Teesside product manufacturer and global supplier of fire, blast and heat protection systems - Mech-Tool Engineering Ltd (MTE) – has recently completed a contract...
