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Waste and resources minister Dan Rogerson has outlined a series of measures aimed at tackling criminal activity in the waste industry, pledging “tough and speedy” action against illegal operators. In a September 1 letter to industry stakeholders, Mr Rogerson said “more systematic” actions were required to tackle waste crime. As such, Defra is seeking improved…
The overall recycling rate in England continued to show a slight increase between 2010 and 2012, according to a new summary of UK waste statistics published by Defra this month (September 25). According to the figures, the English recycling rate was 42.9% in 2011, rising to 43.9% in 2012, while waste arisings produced by households…
Defra is searching for a new chair of the Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP) after Bob Lisney announced he is to stand down after five years in the role. The Committee is made up of representatives from different sectors affected by the Packaging Waste Regulations and advises Defra on the development of the Regulations and…
Relatively unknown Maltese politician Kermenu Vella has been chosen as the new European Commissioner for the Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries by Commission President-elect Jean-Claude Juncker. Subject to European Parliament approval, Mr Vella, a member of the Maltese Labour Party, will take over responsibility for the environment from Janez Potocnik – a portfolio that will…
During an enjoyable but exhausting 3 days at the RWM exhibition, we were delighted to meet so many old friends as well as making some new friends at the NEC. The myWaste app was extremely popular and we received over 400 registrants during the show as well as entries to our draw to win an…
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has welcomed the collection rates from January to June 2014 for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), which show that almost half the target collection obligation has been met. Overall the 2014 data shows that a total of 120,088 tonnes of WEEE was collected during Q2, while…
Despite the current uncertainty in the world virtually all commodities are currently trading at the low end of expectations. The relatively strong pound does not help. Following the Scottish independence vote, the pound is at a two year high against the Euro and at US$1.613, up from US$1.577 last October. The fossil oil price is…
In September, Ecohouse – our Normanton facility achieved both the ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications. The site was subjected to a full day audit by two SGS auditors, both were very impressed with the waste electrical and electronics recycling and refurbishment processes and the way the team on site has developed the barcode tracking…
Although exhausted after last weeks’ RWM exhibition, we were delighted to see so many old friends as well as making some new friends during the three days at the NEC. The myWaste app was extremely popular and we received over 400 registrants as well as the entries to our draw to win an iPad. The…
www.waste.care is simply the quick way to find us on your browser. We believe the new website emphasizes our unique approach to waste recycling and waste management. Although we handle over 1,000 different waste streams throughout the UK, the site enables the user to select an industry or waste type so we can give advice and…
