ALUPRO CELEBRATES 25TH BIRTHDAY
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has celebrated its 25th anniversary. It was formed in 1989 following the merger of two separated organisations, Aluminium Foil Container Manufacturers Association and Aluminium Can Recycling Organisation.
SITA UK buys Nordic Recycling and sets up new SRF/RDF facility
Forth Ports and SITA UK have announced a long-term partnership that will see the creation of a major recycling and resource hub based at the Forth-owned Port of Tilbury on the River Thames. As part of the partnership, SITA UK has acquired Nordic Recycling from Forth Ports for an undisclosed sum. SITA UK will also […]
Smurfit Kappa signs deal with ESTL to cut supply chain and packaging waste
A partnership deal has been signed between Smurfit Kappa and supply chain engineers ESTL to cut down on the amount of packaging and supply chain waste. The partners will work together to help brand owners to develop the most innovative and cost-effective packaging solutions. They will use Smurfit Kappa’s supply chain optimisation tools, such as […]
Circular Economy Task Force says inconsistent recycling is losing £1.7 billion per year
The disjointed way recycling is organised across the UK means we are losing an estimated £1.7 billion in material and reuse value each year, according to a report from the Circular Economy Task Force.
Use of single use carrier bags continues to grow, WRAP data shows
Data published by WRAP has shown that 8.3 billion thin-gauge (single use) carrier bags were used by supermarket customers in 2013.
WRAP study finds gate fees have increased over the past year.
The overall UK median gate fee for materials recycling faciliites (MRF) has risen, according to the latest WRAP annual gate fees report. Local authorities paid a median gate fee of £10 per tonne in 2013/14 compared to £9 in the year before for using a MRF.
Industry group formalised to drive recovery and recycling of paper cups
A group that has been meeting since 2012 to discuss the recovery and recycling of paper cups has been formalised into the Paper Cup Recovery and Recycling Group (PCRRG). The new organisation will be managed and coordinated by LRS Consultancy and includes members from companies such as Caffè Nero, First Mile, Grundon, James Cropper, Mars […]
European Aluminium Association calls for joint non-ferrous and ferrous EU 2030 packaging targets
The decision by the European Commission to split the proposed non-ferrous and ferrous 2030 packaging targets will lead to extra cost, according to the European Aluminum Association (EAA). Under the proposals published by the European Commission last week, 80 per cent of packaging will need to be recycled or prepared for reuse by 2030. Under […]
Mark Lyndon Paper Enterprises to introduce moisture inspections on paper bales
One of the leading paper exporters has announced that it has introduced inspections of bales to check for excessive moisture. Mark Lyndon Paper Enterprises said that over the past three years, it has seen an unprecedented increase in the amount of moisture being recorded in UK material, with last winter being particularly bad following consistent […]
New chair of Zero Waste Scotland announced
Vic Emery has been announced as the first chair of Zero Waste Scotland. Following Zero Waste Scotland’s move to a new corporate structure from 1 July, the former managing director of BAE Systems Warship Division and current chair of the Scottish Police Authority will be head the new board following the organisation’s separation from WRAP. […]