During 2015, the first draft of OHSAS 18001’s replacement – ISO 45001 was published. As is the case when any standard begins its journey towards internationalism, numerous parties become involved in its evolution and differences of opinion are a natural and regular occurrence. The new ISO 45001 standard is being developed with input from more[…]

The planning application claims the £15m facility will process at least 36,000 tonnes per year of absorbent hygiene products. Plastic from the products will be recycled for items such as roof tiles and fibres reclaimed for making pet litter. Knowaste’s original nappy facility in West Bromwich was closed suddenly in May 2013.

Fire crews were called out to tackle a fire at a waste transfer and recycling facility run by CCC Waste Management at Simonswood Industrial Park in Kirkby, which broke out late last night. The fire was contained within a building housing a mixture of household recyclable waste. Firefighters managed to contain the fire to ensure[…]