by GBN Services | Dec 19, 2018 | Environmental, Policy, Regulations, Waste Management
Two trade associations have voiced their disappointment regarding Defra’s proposed actions to tackle waste crime across the nation. Following the regulator’s announcement, The British Metal Recycling Association (BMRA), explained that it was concerned there is “no...
by GBN Services | Sep 18, 2018 | Environmental, Policy, Waste Management
Waste strategy details begin to emerge Details are beginning to emerge of the upcoming Waste and Resources Strategy, which is likely to be published at the end of November. It is believed the focus will be on plastics, with several hints already at increased producer...
by GBN Services | Jun 21, 2018 | Environmental, News, Policy, Regulations, Waste Management
Defra to offer £1.4M for waste tracking competition The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is offering five organisations a chance to acquire funding of up to £80,000 in order to develop a digital solution for tracking waste movement from treatment to...
by GBN Services | Mar 22, 2018 | Policy, Recycling, Regulations, Waste Management
Changes to waste rules move closer Revisions to the Waste Framework Directive – which governments waste and recycling across the European Union – are closer to being agreed by member states, including the UK. The revised Directive is expected to apply to the UK after...
by GBN Services | Dec 21, 2017 | News, Policy
New policies likely in 2018 The end of 2017 has seen a flurry of activity in terms of recycling policy development at the national scale and 2018 looks to get even busier. Politician Michael Gove has added a new dynamism to Defra in terms of the UK having a politician...
by GBN Services | Oct 19, 2017 | News, People, Policy, Waste Management
GBN supports skills initiative A unique initiative set up to address the skills shortage in the construction sector has got off to a strong start with the help of GBN. CWOATA, based in Harlow, Essex, is a company that puts candidates wishing to pursue a career in...