Test and Research Facility unveiled
The company behind the UK’s only continuous pyrolysis plant has unveiled its new test and research facility that is already changing the face of recycling in terms of hard to recycle and hard to treat materials. IRR Waste 2 Energy, and its new Renewables Forward division, is offering the test and research facility at its […]
Finalist for lifetime achievement at UK Business Awards
An engineer, that has spent his entire career working in the recyclables and renewables sector, has been shortlisted for a lifetime achievement award at the UK Business Tech Awards. Our Rory Hughes, from Ireland, Technical Director at IRR Waste to Energy has been nominated for the award and we are thrilled that he has made […]
Shifting from a linear to a circular business model and how the tyre industry can drive change
The release of the Government– CEP 2020; the Circular Economy Package (CEP) published 30th July 2020 has largely flown under the radar, yet reinforces key objectives as to the UK’s management of its resources and waste, including end of life tyres. The CEP ‘… introduces further steps to move the UK to a more circular […]
The future of tyre recycling in the UK
Tyre recycling remains a huge environmental topic, and recent changes in legislation regarding portside storage is a step in the right direction. The UK’s Environment Agency announced that it has approved a new time-limited statement (RPS 238) which will allow enhanced material storage at dockside. Widely welcomed by TRA (tyre Recovery Association) members the news […]
Tyres – Make them safe, then make them count
October is National Tyre Safety Month – a campaign organised by Tyre Safe to actively encourage motorists to become more aware of how important tyres are to safe driving and vehicle maintenance. Motorists are encouraged to ‘ACT’ – A – Air Pressure – Motorists should be aware of the tyre pressures for their vehicle and […]
Is the way we think about waste tyres beginning to change?
A recent comment piece by Gary Moore, sales director, UNTHA UK brought to the fore how we deal with waste tyres in the UK and queried whether, as a result of Covid-19, this had begun to change. From our perspective we think that it has, and we are actively driving forward the change in mindset […]
Tyre recycling and energy generation – why the time is now
Early in 2020 our Prime Minister tentatively suggested a plan to ban the export of all UK tyres. Since then, justifiably, the message has become somewhat diluted yet, with strict recycling, energy from waste and environmental targets to meet over the next twenty years or so, it’s time to press ahead in raising awareness and […]
Pyrolysis waste oil value set to soar in next decade
The value of oil generated by the pyrolysis process is set to soar in the next decade as its value as a circular commodity begins to be fully appreciated. The oil, which is a by-product from the pyrolysis of waste materials such as end of life rubber, plastic and wood can be a valuable asset […]
The part pyrolysis plays in tyre recycling
Recycling is big news. We all know that there is much being done to encourage consumers and businesses to be more responsible. But what about the wider recycling sector and the way that it can engage with other environmental issues such as energy generation and carbon emissions. In figures generated by WRAP, there are in […]
IRR APPOINTS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
IRR Waste2Energy has appointed a new commercial director to its team. Alex Matthias, 49 from Rossendale, has joined the team at Worksop, Nottinghamshire and brings a wealth of experience in the energy management, recycling, and pyrolysis sector. “IRR Waste 2 Energy is a company that has a clear vision and is well on its way […]