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Articles tagged with: Waste management
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Economy
By BASF
Flue2Chem: Cross-sector collaboration
SCI (Society of Chemical Industry), BASF and 13 other organisations have secured funding for a two-year programme to develop a new value chain to convert industrial waste gases into sustainable materials for consumer products. The project, which has been granted £2.68 million from Innovate UK, will aim to help the UK reach its net zero target.
Turning leftovers into cement – getting the best carbon and taxpayer benefits from food waste Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
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 Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
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 Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
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 Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
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 Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
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 Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
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 Partner content
Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
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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Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Professor Steve Fletcher to give evidence at plastic waste inquiry on 18th January
Reusable nappies can form part of the circular economy and help the planet
Environment
By Alex Davies-Jones MP
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 Partner content
Environment
By Environmental Services Association
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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Environment
By The Packaging Debate
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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Environment
By Environmental Services Association
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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Environment
By Environmental Services Association
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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Environment
By Environmental Services Association
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.
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.