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Turning leftovers into cement – getting the best carbon and taxpayer benefits from food waste

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29 Dec 2022 Environment

Turning leftovers into cement – getting the best carbon and taxpayer benefits from food waste

Christmas leftovers are more than just a festive treat – they have the power to lower carbon emissions too!

Keynote speakers announced for landmark conference to help end plastic pollution

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13 Dec 2022 Environment

Keynote speakers announced for landmark conference to help end plastic pollution

A socially conscious rapper, an award-winning environmental activist and a women’s empowerment advocate are among the keynote speakers for the PlasticsFuture 2023 Conference being held at the University of Portsmouth next June.

Using art and song to help solve South African plastic waste crisis

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05 Dec 2022 Environment

Using art and song to help solve South African plastic waste crisis

A pioneering scheme using street art, theatre and song aims to reduce open dumping and burning of waste as well as increase plastic recycling in South Africa.

Creating a World Without Waste from East Kilbride

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30 May 2022 Environment

Creating a World Without Waste from East Kilbride

Seamus Kerrigan, Operations Director at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in East Kilbride, explains how the site is at the forefront of moving the business towards net zero by 2040.

Coca-Cola introduce attached caps in packaging overhaul

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17 May 2022 Environment

Coca-Cola introduce attached caps in packaging overhaul

Coca-Cola begins introduction of attached caps across entire portfolio to boost collection and recycling, and help prevent litter.

Exploring the latest developments in reusable plastics packaging

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04 May 2022 Environment

Exploring the latest developments in reusable plastics packaging

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is hosting an online, half-day seminar on 12 May called ‘Reusable Plastics Packaging’. It will feature presentations on topics including consumer behaviour and the circular economy, as well as key case studies.

WATCH: Why MPs should pursue a ‘joined up’ approach to solve the plastic waste problem

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24 Jan 2022 Environment

WATCH: Why MPs should pursue a ‘joined up’ approach to solve the plastic waste problem

One of the country’s leading experts in plastic waste and pollution has urged MPs to adopt a joined up approach to the plastic waste problem at a formal meeting of the UK Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA).

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17 Jan 2022 Environment

Professor Steve Fletcher to give evidence at plastic waste inquiry on 18th January

23 Apr 2021 Environment

Reusable nappies can form part of the circular economy and help the planet

The pandemic has made 2021 a year to forget but as the weather improves and we slowly emerge from lockdown, there is still time for 2021 to have a positive impact.

Fly-tipping rise has serious environmental and economic consequences - we need regulatory overhaul

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04 Mar 2021 Environment

Fly-tipping rise has serious environmental and economic consequences - we need regulatory overhaul

Offering criminals a low-risk, high-reward source of income, high levels of illegal dumping have exposed significant weaknesses in the current system.

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12 Feb 2021 Environment

Please support Food Waste Action Week - March 1-7 2021

The Packaging Federation (PF) has long been a key supporter of the drive against food waste.

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13 Jan 2021 Environment

ESA responds to Westminster Hall “incineration” debate

The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has today (Wednesday 13 January 2021) responded to yesterday’s Westminster Hall parliamentary debate on “waste incineration and recycling rates” secured by Elliot Colburn MP.

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09 Dec 2020 Environment

ESA responds to CCC's Sixth Carbon Budget

The Environmental Services Association’s have responded to the Sixth Carbon Budget, published by the CCC.

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31 Jul 2020 Environment

Energy-from-Waste is vital infrastructure that we all rely upon; it’s time to stop demonising it - ESA

Energy-from-waste (EfW) serves a vital public sanitation function in the United Kingdom and is a complementary part of a rapidly-evolving, holistic, waste management system invested in by the recycling and waste management industry – which has long been leading the pursuit of a low-carbon circular economy.

30 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

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.

25 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

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

18 May 2020 Coronavirus

Waste industry thanks British public for Covid-19 response

Thank you for helping us maintain your recycling and waste services

14 May 2020 Environment

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).

15 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

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.

07 Apr 2020 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.

25 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

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.

25 Mar 2020 Environment

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.

24 Mar 2020 Environment

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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23 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

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.