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News in Brief - 22 February 2013

A round-up of news stories from the recycling and waste industry from the week ending 22 Feburary 2013.

22 February 2013

News in Brief - 22 February 2013

22 February 2013

Litter Wars highlights waste ‘vigilantes’

A new BBC documentary, Litter Wars, highlights the work done by litter ‘vigilantes’ in their efforts to clean up local streets.

22 February 2013

Litter Wars highlights waste ‘vigilantes’

22 February 2013

China cracks down on food waste

The Chinese Government attempts to cut down on national food waste by publically backing ‘Clear the Plates’ campaign.

22 February 2013

China cracks down on food waste

22 February 2013

New Scottish ‘Recycle and Reward’ schemes

Zero Waste Scotland unveils new ‘Recycle and Reward’ schemes, offering monetary incentives to recyclers.

21 February 2013

New Scottish ‘Recycle and Reward’ schemes

21 February 2013

Fortnightly collections improve recycling rates

Fortnightly residual waste and dry recyclable collections can improve recycling rates by up to nine per cent, finds University of Southampton.

21 February 2013

Fortnightly collections improve recycling rates

21 February 2013

Consultation on Javelin Park incinerator permit

Environment Agency opens consultation on draft decision to grant environmental permit to UBB’s Javelin Park incinerator.

21 February 2013

Consultation on Javelin Park incinerator permit

21 February 2013

Kent offshore wind farm to be extended

Kentish Flats wind farm permitted to extend by up to 17 turbines to increase renewable electricity production capacity.

20 February 2013

Kent offshore wind farm to be extended

20 February 2013

UN served five-course meal from EU’s rejects

Food rejected by European supermarkets served to hundreds of delegates at a UN dinner, highlighting the issue of food waste.

19 February 2013

UN served five-course meal from EU’s rejects

19 February 2013

Carbon Trust urges businesses to reduce water use

Carbon Trust launches the Water Standard, the ‘world’s first’ international award for business water reduction.

19 February 2013

Carbon Trust urges businesses to reduce water use

19 February 2013

Wales needs ‘rapid’ transition to green economy

Wales ‘must make the transition to a low carbon economy (and make it now)’, says Climate Change Commission for Wales.

19 February 2013

Wales needs ‘rapid’ transition to green economy

19 February 2013

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