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The plastics industry has repeated concerns about the forthcoming 2017 plastic recycling targets. The fear is that in order to meet the targets all types of plastics from households will need to be recycled. As a middle ground the industry has suggested that it may be more sensible to send some of the plastic direct…
The expansion of business to a new site should be an exciting time, however, this excitement can often be overshadowed by what is left behind by previous tenants. This situation can become increasingly frustrating and costly when the leftover waste contains hazardous material of unknown origin and specification. This increasingly common situation was the predicament…
When Devon County Council last put up their WEEE collections for tender a year ago, they were looking for a company who could provide an efficient and flexible service. After three successful years providing a waste collection service to the Council, they have recognised the fulfilment of their requirements by awarding WasteCare Group with an…
Marks &; Spencers and Next are among 22 retailers to sign up to the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) 2020 Commitment. The aim of this project is to reduce the environmental impact of clothing. WRAP has organised the commitment and launched it in mid-June. Those that have commited to the plan have promised to reduce…
Usually when we refer to miles covered we are talking about our 200 strong collection fleet, however, on this occasion we are recognising a number of individuals who have gone the extra mile for a good cause. 200 miles has recently been covered between three WasteCare employees by foot and pedal power alone. Matt Stoneman…
With barely two weeks to go until the WEEE Recast Consultation period ends and with so many drastically different options still being considered by BIS, it is more important than ever that producers and other stakeholders understand the options and make their voices heard. Last Monday WasteCare Group held the first of their WEEE2 conferences…
Two of the three council partnerships affected by a Defra’s withdrawal of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) credits for waste projects are seeking a judicial review on the department’s decision. Bradford and Calderdale councils followed North Yorkshire and City of York councils decision to apply to the High Court, seeking leave to bring a judicial review…
There is nothing more attractive to a large organisation than fulfilling CSR objectives whilst saving money. The PackCare service ticks all the boxes, supplying containers to the customer and collecting them after use for refurbishment and further reuse. These green credentials have led to Fisher Research choosing PackCare as their supplier for plastic drums and…
The AssetCare service has now been successfully providing secure data destruction for the data bearing devices at companies throughout the country. With so many uncertainties surrounding the security of hard drive destruction, AssetCare (an ADISA approved service) have provided a guaranteed secure recycling service for all size of business. The construction of the special secure…
The European Commission has launched a consultation on whether there is a need to change Europe’s legally binding waste and recycling targets in line with the Resource Efficiency Roadmap, published in 2011. Stakeholders are asked for their views on future recycling targets for household and commercial waste, with options between 50% and 90% as well…
