Devon-wide review of waste management carbon emissions commissioned
Carbon contributions from each of Devon’s eight district waste collection authorities as well as its recycling centres will be included in the analysis.
Tag Archives: waste
Posted on: 10 January 2020 | Posted in: Environment
All kerbside waste collected in Devon is recycled or turned into energy
Cllr Davis says that all residual waste now goes to Energy Recovery Facilities, and is used to create heat and electricity.
Posted on: 4 October 2019
New strategy to reduce plastic waste gets green light
Devon County Council will phase out its use of the most polluting single-use plastic products within two years. Members of the Council’s Cabinet voted unanimously to support to the move, which is part of a new action plan to help cut the amount of single-use plastic waste in Devon.
Posted on: 13 June 2018 | Posted in: Environment
County Council unwraps new strategy to reduce plastic waste
The ‘Plastics Strategy’ outlines how various single-use plastic food and beverage packaging and tableware (such as cutlery and cups) will be removed from Council work locations by 2020
Posted on: 5 June 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Ivybridge Household Waste Recycling Centre scoops top award
Visitors to Ivybridge’s Household Waste Recycling Centre should feel a modest sense of pride knowing that their recycling centre has now officially been named Civic Amenity Site of the Year.
Posted on: 14 May 2018 | Posted in: Environment
New look recycling centre will be easier to use
Killacleave Recycling Centre in Ilfracombe is having a face lift that will improve the site layout, and make it easier for people to use
Posted on: 6 February 2018 | Posted in: Environment
