England’s household recycling rate now stands at 42%, according to Defra’s latest quarterly figures.
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February 3, 2012 by Liz Gyekye · Leave a Comment
England’s household recycling rate now stands at 42%, according to Defra’s latest quarterly figures.
More Environment NewsDefra: England’s recycling rate hits 42%
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The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has announced that it is supporting ambitious packaging recycling targets proposed by Defra.
Filed Under: Environment, News, UK Tagged With: BRC
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Each week, we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN trading platform the Environment Exchange.
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Plastic pots cause problems for bottle reprocessors, says Wrap
The collection of non-bottle rigid plastic packaging, such as plastic pots and tubs, by councils is causing feedstock problems for plastic bottle reprocessors, according to new guide by Wrap.
Filed Under: Environment, Materials, News, Rigid Plastics, UK Tagged With: Wrap
France flouts packaging waste rules, says EC
The European Commission has expressed concerned that France has incorrectly implemented the definition of packaging and packaging waste in its national law, as required by EU waste legislation.
Filed Under: Environment, News Tagged With: European Commission, France, incorrect, laws, packaging
Valpak members approve MBO
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Each week, we publish the average trading price for packaging recovery notes from PRN trading platform the Environment Exchange.
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DA Pak first to get “enforcement undertaking”Packaging firm DA Pak has become the first company to receive an “Enforcement Undertaking” from The Environment Agency.
Filed Under: Environment, Legislation, News
Plastics recycler Arvensis secures £150k funds to battle rising costs
Plastic packaging recycler Arvensis has secured £150,000 in funds from Finance Yorkshire to cover working capital following the last year’s huge rise in plastics costs.
Filed Under: Business, Environment, Finance, Flexible Plastics, News, Recycling, Rigid Plastics
Regain Polymers acquires Express Recycling
Regain Polymers has announced that is has acquired Express Recycling & Plastics in order to expand its plastics recycling business.
Filed Under: Business, Environment, Materials, Mergers & acquisitions, News, Rigid Plastics, UK Tagged With: bought, Express Recycling, plastics recycler, Regain Polymers
Linpac unveils new split packs to help cut food waste
Linpac Packaging has unveiled new split-tray plastic packaging packs which it claims will help consumers reduce food waste.
Filed Under: Environment, News
Enval secures funding for laminate recycling plant
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Filed Under: Environment, Materials, News, UK Tagged With: Enval
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