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Packaging producer sees future for plastic
The head of sustainability at one of Europe’s leading packaging producers has said that brands are unlikely to move away from using plastic in packaging, despite a public perception that it is harmful...
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Businesses may face mandatory food waste reporting
Mandatory reporting of food waste could be introduced for businesses if they fail to address the issue, Defra’s food surplus and waste champion told an event in Westminster this week (16 July). Ben...
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People news round-up (18/07/2019)
With news on: New chief scientist for Defra; DS Smith appoints paper division finance director; BHS name sales director for Max-AI; technical manager celebrates 40 years at Luxus, and; new recruits for...
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Coffey defends Green Dot and ‘all-in’ DRS
Resources minister Therese Coffey has defended the ‘Green Dot’ packaging labelling system after criticism from MPs. The minister faced questions from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA)...
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Wastepack helps schools tackle plastic waste
Packaging producer compliance scheme Wastepack has partnered with two Essex schools to help children tackle plastic waste and improve their recycling. Pupils at Forest Hall School in Stanstead – where...
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Panel recommends Scottish disposable cup charge
A panel reporting to the Scottish government has recommended a 20-25p charge for single-use coffee cups to encourage the use of reusable cups. The EPECOM panel has recommended that a 20-25p charge for...
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News in brief (22/07/19)
With news on: Second international E-waste day announced; Smurfit Kappa opens Tuscan plant; Tendring waste lorries raise mental health awareness, and; Recycling Technologies tackles plastic at British...
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Government consults on bio-plastics
A government consultation will seek evidence to help develop standards for biodegradable, compostable and bio-based plastics. Defra and the department for business, energy and industrial strategy are...
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Packaging target ‘optimism’ despite plastic and aluminium concerns
Provisional packaging data for the second quarter of 2019 has suggested that most materials remain on track to meet recycling targets, but concerns remain over plastic and aluminium. The figures,...
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Villiers faces questions on plastics and textiles
In her first engagement as Environment Secretary, Theresa Villiers has outlined the government’s commitment to tackling plastic waste through the Resources and Waste Strategy. Her comments came in...
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News in brief (26/07/19)
With news on: waste food from farming costs UK £1.2b; Merlin attractions get Coca Cola reverse vending machines; Waitrose launches recycled packaging for ready meals; Mansfield MRF gets new welcome...
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News in brief (29/07/2019)
With news on: West Sussex highlights missing recycling; Valpak and Recoup partner for schools project; Urbaser backs The Smallest Things campaign, and; Mitie secures Fife College contract. West Sussex...
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£150 per tonne packaging tax recommended
A plastic packaging tax should be set at £150 per tonne to drive growth in the use of recycled polymers in new products, according to a white paper produced by Imperial College London and Veolia. A tax...
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Plastics recycler fined after baler injures worker’s hand
A Manchester-based plastics recycler has been fined £13,000 after an employee seriously injured his hand and lost two fingers whilst operating a baler at a site in Bolton. The incident at the site at...
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Vehicle news round-up (05/08/19)
With news on: new telescopic loaders from Doosan Bobcat; Fareham deploys used RCV in fleet; JCB Hydradig for Irish Polymer processing plant; Arnold Plant Hire fleet grows with JCB order, and; B&M...
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News in brief (06/08/2019)
With news on: Sainsbury’s removes black plastic; Coffee cups used in greetings card range; council thanks residents for recycling; single-use bags slashed after 5p charge. Sainsbury’s to remove black...
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Plastic water bottle alternatives ‘still harm the environment’
Campaign group and thinktank Green Alliance has warned of the potential environmental harm that can be caused by moving from plastic water bottles to alternatives such as cans and cartons, writes Lucy...
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News in brief (07/08/2019)
With news on: WRAP Global gets funding for food waste project in Mexico; Scottish DRS could see 90% litter reduction; East Kent Recycling gets permission for two new sites; and, Magnum launches...
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‘Stars aligned’ between industry and policy, says Sarah Heald
VIDEO REPORT: The importance of Viridor as part of the Pennon Group – which also owns South West Water – has been emphasised by Sarah Heald, director of corporate affairs and investor relations at...
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Indonesian contamination proposals ‘unworkable’
Plans to implement a zero percentage outthrow policy for the import of waste paper and plastics into Indonesia for reprocessing have been described as ‘unworkable’ by the Recycling Association. The...
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