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Welsh Assembly Government offers grants to improve regional waste infrastructure

2 September 2010 | By Philip Reynolds

Welsh local authorities will be given access to £3.16m of funding to increase waste infrastructure in the region.

Europe's paper recycling rate hits global high

2 September 2010 | By Tiffany Holland

Europe’s paper recycling rate hit a world record of 72.2% in 2009, according to figures published by the European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC).

BuilderScrap to launch Welsh construction material trading platform

2 September 2010 | By Philip Reynolds

A web tool designed to pair unused construction materials with buyers is due to be launched in Wales as part of plans to reduce construction waste arisings in the region.

Enfield gasification wood waste facility receives planning consent

2 September 2010 | By Tiffany Holland

Irish-based renewable energy expert Kedco has received planning permission to build a £45m gasification facility in Enfield, London.

Envar finds a solution to Severnside's paper sludge

2 September 2010 | By Tiffany Holland

Waste management company Severnside Recycling has teamed up with organic waste management specialist Envar to find a solution to Severnside’s de-inked paper sludge produced at sister company St Regis’ Hollins Mill in Darwen, Blackburn.

Jayplas to open its first food-grade PET recycling facility

1 September 2010 | By Tiffany Holland

Plastic recycler J and A Young’s first food grade PET recycling facility will be up and running next week after the commissioning period recently ended.