Cars and WEEE recycling event scheduled for November in Macau
The Electronics and Cars Recycling conference, said to be Asia’s premier event covering this topic, will take place on 14-17 November in Macau.
This...
Waste systems and recycling plant specialist to hold recycling open days in Solihull in...
Blue Group is to hold waste recycling open days at Armac Demolition in Solihull on 12 and 13 July.
The two day programme is broken...
EfW trade groups offer reaction to first draft waste incineration BREFs
A joint press release from three important trade organisations in the energy-from-waste sector offers a reaction to the first draft (D1) of the reference...
Zero Waste Scotland appoints industry expert to lead £18m circular economy fund
The Scottish Government-funded circular economy expert Zero Waste Scotland has appointed Simon Weston, Director for Raw Materials at the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI),...
Suez wins large waste contracts in Australia
Recycling and recovery firm Suez has been awarded a couple of large waste contracts in Austrialia - both the waste collection contract for Brisbane...
Recycling firm starts new phase of CRM recovery project
Axion Consulting is embarking on the next phase of a major European research project into the recovery of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) from Waste...
Consultancy to contribute to design of Swedish nuclear waste storage facility
Engineering and architecture consultancy Sweco has been commissioned by the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company SKB to help plan and design a...
Former Kirkcaldy scrap yard operator sentenced to a Community Payback Order of 160 hours...
William Noble was sentenced to a Community Payback Order of 160 hours of unpaid work to be completed within 9 months at Kirkcaldy Sheriff...
Agribusiness offers best opportunities for bio-economy, says report
Agribusiness presents the biggest opportunities for the bio-economy, according to a new report published in the lead-up to Bio-Based Innovations Expo 2017, a new...
New circular economy standard a “perfect opportunity” for organisations to improve sustainability performance, says...
The launch on 31 May of the new BS 8001 British Standard - described as the world’s first standard for implementing circular economy principles...
Getting smart to prevent litter: New knowledge network launched in Scotland
Anyone with a stake in tackling litter in Scotland can get access to the latest advice and research from home and abroad, from Tuesday...
Landfill gas group launched by REA
In response to demand from its members, the REA has set up a group to cater for the landfill gas sector, it was announced...
ADBA compares party manifestos
Following the launch of the Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative manifestos, the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has commented on the energy, climate...
Award for recycling firm working with the NHS in London
Material management solutions firm Bywaters has received commendations at the NHS Sustainability Awards, held on 17 May at Imperial College, South Kensington.
Guy's and St...
Recycling firms single out packaging villains
The relative indifference towards waste shown by many firms in the fast moving consumer goods sector was highlighted on 19 May when the Recycling...
Equipment improves screening capacity for firm that uses flies to convert waste to resources
Millibeter increases screening capacity when converting organic waste into renewable resources with the Russell Eco Separator
Tons of organic waste such as fruit and vegetables...
New life for steel structural components from old buildings
The joint European project PROGRESS, which is being led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is developing new utilization models based on the...
Plastic bag firm wins seal of approval for its UK manufacturing business
RPC bpi refuse is celebrating three major business wins across the healthcare, facilities management and cleaning sectors. The UK-based refuse sack manufacturer is estimating...
Food waste report is ‘wake-up call’ for next Government, says ADBA
The Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) has joined the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee in calling food waste levels in...
Interest remains high in odour reduction method for post-consumer plastic recycling
Last year Austrian plastic packaging and recycling specialist Starlinger introduced its technology for odour reduction in post-consumer plastic recycling, and since then it has...
