Recycling & Waste Industry Today

EU countries are failing on 2020 waste targets

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:00 +0100

Europeans generate on average more than 500 kilograms of waste per year, some 300 kilograms of which is food and plant rubbish, according to EU figures. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Glass recycling in the EU remained steady in 2010

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:53:00 +0100

25 Billion glass bottles were recycled by the European nations with a stable recycling rate of 68%. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Rising retailer interest in recycling waste carpet, says CRUK

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:03:00 +0100

More retailers planning to provide waste carpet take back and recycling services following surge in consumer interest. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Axion Consulting team raise £2k from 10k charity run

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:10:00 +0100

Nearly a third of resource recovery specialists' workforce takes part in Fun Run to raise money for Cancer Research. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Sefton Collection Crew Nominated for Award

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:11:00 +0100

A kerbside recycling collection crew from Sefton were nominated for "Collection Crew of the Year" at this year's Letsrecycle.com "Awards for Excellence" at a Ceremony held at the Landmark Hotel in London on 1st May. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Coventry Housing Association Works With Russell Richardson To Reduce Landfill And Keep Its Data Secure

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:17:00 +0100

Coventry-based housing association, Whitefriars Housing has awarded secure shredding company, Russell Richardson its company-wide document destruction and recycling contract. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Fit Axion Consulting team is in the running for charity

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:00 +0100

Recycling team from Axion Consulting aims to raise more than £1,500 for Cancer Research in Manchester 10k run. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Elite Precast Concrete Recognised As Midlands Business Master

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:54:00 +0100

A Shropshire precast concrete company has lived up to its "Elite" billing after its innovation excellence saw it named as the winner of a prestigious regional business competition. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Carpet Recycling UK Conference - growing diversion, increasing value, redesigning for the future

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:41:00 +0100

Expanded programme at Carpet Recycling UK's fourth annual conference covers topics for sectors of the carpet waste supply chain. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

New website and blog for leading waste management provider

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:31:00 +0100

GPT Waste, provider of waste management solutions and sustainable waste services launched an industry blog and new website Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

"Wheelie" Good Recycling Service Rolled Out for Hinckley and Bosworth

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:29:00 +0100

Residents of Hinckley & Bosworth have recently received new recycling wheeled bins with inner caddies, reducing the number of containers and enhancing the present recycling service. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Palm Recycling Hits the Headlines as Lead Sponsors of Awards for Excellence 2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:06:00 +0100

Palm Recycling was the proud headline sponsor of this year's Letsrecycle.com "Awards for Excellence," which were held 1st May 2012 at the Landmark Hotel, London. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Waste and Hazardous Waste FAQ's - What you need to know

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:47:00 +0100

Redhills one of the UK's leading asbestos and environmental consultancies,Waste & Hazardous Waste FAQ's . Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Axion's MRF event to explore the 'Science of Sorting'

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:11:00 +0100

MRF operators can learn more about getting the most from their facility and how to maximise profitability through improving quality at Axion Consulting's MRF event on May 15th 2012. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Kirkcaldy4All launch Radical New Recycling Initiative

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:45:00 +0100

This week an exciting new project has launched in Kirkcaldy to offer local businesses free recycling services. The partnership, which was set up by Kirkclady4All, brings together a local Social Enterprise, Radical Rubbish, and recycling and resource management business, the William Tracey Group. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

KierWay drives waste management revolution

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:41:00 +0100

Kier launches new integrated in-cab technology Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Palm Announces Edinburgh Recycling Extension

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:08:00 +0100

Palm Recycling has announced a one-year extension to the kerbside recycling service it provides to the City of Edinburgh Council, which takes the company's contract through to 2013. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Fernco Environmental launches Ultracoat website

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:10:00 +0100

Fernco Environmental, a company focusing on minimising the environmental impact within the sewerage and drainage industries, has recently launched a new website showcasing the company's advanced structural coating system, Ultracoat. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Axion's 'MOT' service can boost MRF profitability

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:56:00 +0100

New MOT service with dedicated staff training package is launched by Axion Consulting to help MRF operators improve productivity and profitability. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday

Council Calls Upon Precast Concrete Firm For Speedy Solution

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:58:00 +0100

A Shropshire precast concrete company has helped one local authority replace its waste storage bays in just a week after a move to an innovative new system. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday