People

Whether it’s a waste management specialist working with a local authority or social enterprise, or a new employee who has joined a company or someone who has been promoted, Recycling & Waste World’s ‘people’ section aims to keep our readers in touch with people oriented matters within the industry.

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Totus Environmental appoints new operations director

Waste management solutions supplier Totus Environmental has appointed Lee Collins as its operations director.

Cromwell Polythene employee re-elected on to CHSA board

Cromwell Polythene national accounts director Paul Fleetwood has been re-elected to the Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) for a two year tenure.

Launch of #SavedFromTheSea Competition

A new competition offering four prizes is challenging beach-goers to do a quick shoreline litter pick this summer before taking a creative photo of what they find.

Viridor uses 'pester power' to get recycling moving

While the UK public instinctively wants to do the right thing – and put the right stuff in the right bin - 64% are confused about what could be recycled, according to Viridor's 2016 Recycling Index.

Wastecycle raises money for Papworth Trust during health & safety day

Staff at an East Midlands’ recycling company raised over £150 for charity in a sponsored cycle ride without moving a mile.

LondonWaste introduces body cams at re-use and recycling centres

LondonWaste has announced the introduction of bodycam technology for all staff at their re-use and recycling centres (RRCs).

Nearly all Exeter residents are committed to saving water, says Greenredeem survey

Nearly half (49%) of people living in Exeter would be prepared to flush only solid waste, in a bid to reduce the amount they flush the loo and increase their water saving efforts, according to research carried out on behalf of Greenredeem, the company that rewards people for making efforts to ...

Envac helps City of Bergen win National Energy Globe Award 2017

The City of Bergen has won the National Energy Globe Award 2017 following its decision to install Envac, the automated waste collection system, within its historic city centre.

Duke of Gloucester opens EnviRecover energy from waste facility

His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester has officially opened EnviRecover-Worcestershire County Council and Herefordshire Council's waste treatment facility.

Waste Management Brokers Association holds inaugural supply chain event

The newly-formed Waste Management Brokers Association (WMBA) recently held its first open forum event which was attended by over 70 waste and recycling service providers from across the UK.

Encirc and SCA Hygiene Products go carbon positive with tree planting

Glass manufacturer and bottler, Encirc, has partnered with SCA Hygiene Products to plant 120 new trees on its grounds in Elton, Cheshire. The saplings have been planted as part of a sustainability initiative to offset carbon created by delivering paper towel products to Encirc’s North West facility.

Axion running team smashes charity target in memory of Simon

Staff from Axion Consulting took part in the annual Great Manchester Run and raised over £3,000 for charity in memory of their late colleague Simon Wilkinson who passed away from cancer last summer.

Eco Sustainable Solutions lends a hand with Coy Pond rockery

Volunteers restoring the South Coast’s longest rockery have thanked Dorset-based Eco Sustainable Solutions? for its support in donating a tonne of its Super Soil product.

Resource Association elects new leadership team

The Resource Association has elected a new chair and vice-chair. Robbie Warden of UPM was elected as chair, with Eric Randall of Bryson Recycling elected to serve as vice-chair for the forthcoming year.

Hadfield Wood Recyclers sponsor amateur rider with 'easy' bedding

Hadfield Wood Recyclers has signed a sponsorship deal for its wood fibre equine bedding easibed with 25-year-old dressage rider Clare Heap.

Cory Riverside Energy adds to leadership team

Cory Riverside Energy has made changes to its leadership team. According to the group, the appointments come as it looks to build on the rationalisation completed in 2016 and the completion earlier this year of its £520m debt-refinancing package.

Viridor Refuse Rocket team aims for Red Bull Soapbox glory

When Viridor’s Peterborough Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) team takes to the track at London’s Alexandra Palace in its Refuse Rocket at the Red Bull Soapbox race on 9 July, it will be to the rousing notes of My Old Man’s A Dustman.

ISS signs up to Courtauld Commitment 2025

Catering services provider, ISS Facility Services UK has signed up to the Courtauld Commitment, the 10-year voluntary agreement that brings together organisations across the food system – from producer to consumer – to make food and drink production and consumption more sustainable, from the farm ...

British Plastics Federation elects new president

Bruce Margetts, the managing director of Bericap in the UK, has been elected as president of the British Plastics Federation in succession to David Hall.

Duracell unveils results of Big Battery Hunt

Battery producer Duracell has announced initial results from its industry initiative, the Big Battery Hunt, which aims to identify new ways of encouraging consumers to recycle.

Usel partners with Holiday Inn Express Belfast to tackle mattress waste

Ulster Supported Employment and Learning (Usel), a Northern Ireland-based charity that helps people with disabilities and health conditions into employment, has partnered with Holiday Inn Express Belfast Queen’s to recycle the hotel’s old mattresses.

FRANK Water goes single-use plastic free and launches #PledgeToRefill campaign

Safe water charity and social enterprise FRANK Water has ended all sales of its bottled spring water in single-use plastic bottles. According to the charity, it is the first UK bottled water company to discontinue use of single-use plastic bottles and switch to 100% environmentally sustainable ...