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Government urged to push ahead with proposed waste reforms

Following recent reports that a further delay to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is under consideration, CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) has written to the UK Prime Minster, Rishi Sunak, calling on him to push ahead with “the comprehensive and ...

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NEC Group cuts carbon emissions by 222 tonnes per annum

The live events company has announced ground-breaking environmental achievement of carbon savings through improved waste management practices Working in partnership with international facilities service specialist OCS Group and sustainable waste management company Biffa, the NEC Group has reduced its carbon ...

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Reconomy acquires Ecofficiency Ltd

Global circular economy business, Reconomy Group, has acquired Doncaster-based waste and materials management solutions provider Ecofficiency Limited. The acquisition of Ecofficiency’s specialist soil sampling and remediation services – designed to reduce the bulk volume of waste by segregating hazardous materials ...

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What happens to the waste?

The 2023 survey* by FMJ in partnership with Grundon Waste Management reveals transparency and commitment to environmental issues are among the top requirements looked for in a waste management provider. Grundon’s Jack Yarrow says honesty is the best policy The ...

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David Greenfield appointed to CIWM presidential team

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has elected Prof. Dr David Greenfield FCIWM to the position of Junior Vice President (elect). Greenfiled brings a wealth of experience and expertise to CIWM across both waste management and the circular economy. ...

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Data-led Scandinavian waste management technology now available in the UK

Norwegian technology provider, REEN, has brought its intelligent waste management systems, combining world-class sensors and intelligent cloud-based tools, to the UK.  The company already has an extensive customer base across Norway, Finland and Sweden and is now expanding its data-led technology offering to help facility managers in the UK streamline the way waste is collected and ...

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Axil announces sustainability-led waste management partnership with Aquapak

Axil Integrated Services has secured a total waste management services deal with Aquapak, the Midlands-based manufacturers of planet-friendly, water-soluble polymer technologies, to manage its recycling and production waste. Axil is working to make sure Aquapak minimises its CO2 output, production ...

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Mitie lands waste deal at Bristol Airport

Mitie has been awarded a new contract to deliver waste management services at Bristol Airport. The three-year deal, which comes with the option of extending for a further two, will see Mitie manage the airport’s waste, sorting around 2,200 tonnes ...

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CIWM launches Technical membership

To meet the waste management and resource sector’s ever-growing demand to professionalise specific technical ability, CIWM has launched a new grade to its portfolio of membership options. In response to market research and sector feedback, CIWM will now recognise the ...

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Why is bin signage important?

Leafield Environmental, an award-winning manufacturer and designer of recycling and litter bins understand the importance of clear and consistent bin signage to increase user participation and reduce contaminated waste. That’s why, they have provided some guidance on how effective bin ...

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