Recycling and waste management news articles 
The water challenge – How ISO standards help
ISO’s solutions for addressing vital global water challenges are the subject of a new brochure, ISO & water. The four-page document provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help. Although essential for life, water supplies are burdened by drought, water shortages, climate change, contamination and pollution, the requirements of large cities, intensive irrigation and a growing population with higher stan... [more]
i2O Water helps Veolia Water save 1.5 million litres of water a day and nearly £100,000 a year in water wastage reduction
i2O Water Ltd helps Veolia Water realise savings in excess of 1.5 million litres of water a day, nearly £100,000 a year, and improve customer service, following a successful roll out of i2O Water’s integrated network monitoring system across 31 Veolia Water sites in the UK. Veolia Water, which provides water and wastewater management services throughout the UK, approached i2O in August 2010, following very large and unpredictable demand it was... [more]
SWR is appointed by the Langham, London to manage waste
SWR is now managing the entire waste contract for The Langham, London, a renowned 5* luxury hotel in London. SWR specialises in the hotel and catering sector and has been appointed to manage all of the hotel’s waste. Under the new waste contract SWR intends to raise recycling levels from the current rate of 35 percent to an impressive 75 percent over the first year of the contract and in the process realise significant reductions of The Langham... [more]
Climate Change Minister encourages skills for the Green Deal and launches The Green Deal Skills Alliance
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker recently launched a partnership to ensure the UK has the right skills to implement the Green Deal, the government’s flagship policy to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The Green Deal aims to enable private firms to offer consumers energy improvements to their homes, communities and businesses at no upfront cost and to recoup payments as a charge in instalments on the energy bill. The Green Deal... [more]
Optimistic outlook for UNTHA UK in 2012
Industry experts at shredding technology leader UNTHA UK have predicted strong performance for 2012, not just for the company but for the entire recycling and waste management sector. Here, UNTHA UK managing director Chris Oldfield shared his forecasts for the year ahead, and explained what he’s got in store for one of the industry’s freshest brands. “2011 was the year that more and more organisations really started taking their approach to... [more]
Other Recycling and waste management news and reviews
Waste Management to Build New Plant
Recently, Waste Management (NYSE:WM - News) has announced to set up the largest single stream recycling center in Cambridge, Ontario, by investing nearly $30 million.
Changes coming to controversial pricing plan for recycling hazardous waste
TORONTO - Ontario's governing Liberals are stepping in to change a controversial pricing plan by Stewardship Ontario for hazardous waste recycling and review the embattled private organization's finances.
Waste Management to Build New Plant - Analyst Blog
Recently, Waste Management ( WM ) has announced to set up the largest single stream recycling center in Cambridge, Ontario, by investing nearly $30 million. The recycling center is
Waste Management to build Ontario's largest private-sector recycling facility in Cambridge
Waste Management to build Ontario's largest private-sector recycling facility in Cambridge
Pricing plan for recycling hazardous waste to be changed
— Ontario’s governing Liberals are stepping in to change a controversial pricing plan by Stewardship Ontario for hazardous waste recycling and review the embattled private organization’s finances.
Three Hershey Plants Achieve ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’
The Hershey Company today announced that three of its manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania have achieved “Zero-Waste-to-Landfill“ status as a result of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability through recycling and waste management.
Pilot recycling plan pitched to leaders
Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2012 3:00 pm | Updated: 1:17 pm, Thu Feb 9, 2012. Brookhaven residents can give recycling a go if city leaders accept a pilot program offered by Waste Management.
Changes coming to who pays the bills for recycling hazardous waste
Ontario’s governing Liberals are stepping in to change a controversial pricing plan by Stewardship Ontario for hazardous waste recycling and review the embattled private organization’s finances.
Waste management options, finances readied for council
The bean counters and the green touters will get together today [Feb. 10] at 5 p.m. in town hall for another look at a report on how to process, and pay for, Barnstable’s solid waste.
Waste Management of Arizona Driving Arizona State University's Roadmap to Zero Solid Waste
PHOENIX , Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Management of Arizona and Arizona State University (ASU) announced today their collaborative program "Roadmap to Zero Solid Waste" that aims to eliminate ...
