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Articles tagged with: Waste management
Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
Environment Agency capacity is a barrier to environment sector role in Government's economic recovery strategy
The environmental services sector stands ready to help the Government “build, build, build” and to help create a fairer, greener and more resilient economy in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
Environmental Services Association (ESA) responds to Committee on Climate Change (CCC) Progress Report published today (Jun 25 2020)
ESA members are working on a Net-Zero strategy for the sector to de-carbonise operations
Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
Waste industry thanks British public for Covid-19 response
Thank you for helping us maintain your recycling and waste services
Environment
By Environmental Services Association
SESA ready to work with Scottish DRS to ensure its success
The Scottish Environmental Services Association (SESA) has said that it is ready to work with the administrator of the new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland, to ensure that it successfully delivers for the environment, after a scheme was approved by the Scottish Parliament yesterday (13 May).
Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
ESA responds to COVID19 letter to waste industry from Defra Minister
The ESA will continue to work closely with Defra and other government departments to ensure waste services keep moving effectively until this disease is overcome.
Environment
ESA welcomes Environment Agency waste storage approach to relieve some pressure on operators
The Environmental Services Association (ESA), the voice of the UK’s recycling and waste management industry, has welcomed a Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) issued by the Environment Agency, which takes a pragmatic, flexible, approach to the storage of waste materials in the event of onward supply chain disruption caused by the COVID 19 crisis.
Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
We’re working hard to maintain your recycling and waste services
The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly changing our daily lives and causing significant disruption. This looks set to continue for some time, but this disruption is absolutely necessary if, together, we are to limit the spread and impact of this disease.
The sea is not a waste dump. We must back Government legislation to help clean up our oceans
Environment
By Cherilyn Mackrory MP
The sea is not a waste dump. We must back Government legislation to help clean up our oceans
As an island nation, protecting our ocean environment and marine life is especially important. Measures taken now will safeguard Britain’s natural treasures.
It’s time to put an end to our throwaway culture
Environment
By Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
It’s time to put an end to our throwaway culture
Government must transform the way Britain manages resources and waste. The technology exists; what’s needed are the incentives and business models to drive radical change.
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Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
Temporary suspension of HGV testing will help keep waste sector’s wheels turning during pandemic
The Environmental Services Association (ESA), has welcomed new guidance issued by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) that it will suspend MOT testing for all Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV), trailers and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) for up to three months.
We need tougher laws to make food production and consumption more sustainable
Environment
By Kerry McCarthy MP
We need tougher laws to make food production and consumption more sustainable
Reducing food waste has the potential to save resources, cut pollution and increase food security. It’s time the Government stepped up to the plate.
We must tackle e-waste head on to protect our environment
Environment
By Philip Dunne MP
We must tackle e-waste head on to protect our environment
E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream globally. We must create better recycling models.
The UK waste sector is essential to society and operatives must urgently be classed as “key-workers” Member content
Coronavirus
By Environmental Services Association
The UK waste sector is essential to society and operatives must urgently be classed as “key-workers”
The UK waste sector is essential to society and operatives must urgently be classed as “key-workers” if we are to avoid an unsanitary accumulation of waste in the streets of our towns and cities during this unprecedented pandemic.