The steel industry has warned of the negative effect that soaring electricity prices might have on the rate of scrap steel recycling. Materials Recycling World reports that the trade body UK Steel have expressed concerns that the high prices might perpetuate the exporting of scrap steel, rather than recycling it. The price of electricity in […]
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The managing director of Welsh Water’s wastewater services is considering introducing a scheme to reduce pollution runoff from farmed land, the South Wales Guardian reports. Under the new proposals, farmers would be given rewards for limited the amount of polluting fertilisers and chemicals that is washed off their land and into watercourses. Steve Wilson, MD
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New research has found that the UK lacks sufficient recycling infrastructure, and an investment of £1bn is needed to build new plastics sorting and reprocessing facilities. Circular Online reports that the sustainability advisors Anthesis have found that up to 46 new industrial recycling facilities are needed across the UK. The study was commissioned by Viridor,
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Boris Johnson and US president Joe Biden have clashed at the recent G7 summit about plans to reduce the amount of grain supplied for biofuels, to help ease to sharp increases in the cost of food. It is reported that Germany is in favour of the plans, while Canada agrees with the US that the
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Glastonbury Festival Leads the Way in Carbon Offsetting and Sustainability Initiatives Glastonbury Festival attracts over 200,000 visitors to its Somerset site in mid-June, creating a transient city of tents and music lovers, performers, the media, and service providers for three or four days. During that time, about 2,000 tonnes of waste are generated, and thousands
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A new data tool has been developed by a multidisciplinary team to help detect levels of human medicines in wastewater, and study the effect that they have on the environment. The ‘Pharmaceuticals in the Water Environment’ tool is designed to collate open access interactive data for river water, raw wastewater, and treated wastewater. NHS Highland
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The government needs to provide more help with electricity costs to boost steel recycling and eco-friendly production methods, according to a recent parliamentary committee report. Materials Recycling World (MRW) reports on the findings of an enquiry by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC). The Philip Dunne, a Conservative MP and chair of the EAC, wrote of
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Wessex Water is to invest millions in upgrading its wastewater treatment facilities, following complaints about the volume of sewage being discharged by storm overflows at beaches across South West England. The water company will also seek to reduce its environmental footprint, with low-carbon and nature-based solutions. Wessex Water is the agency responsible for water and
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The price of ferrous scrap metal has taken a nosedive after a period of sustained higher prices, Materials Recycling World (MRW) reports. The publication gives the reasons for the sudden drop as the continuing Covid lockdowns in China, the war in Ukraine, and a lack of demand from overseas. However, part of the reason is
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The sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine have sharpened the world’s focus on finding a sustainable alternative to gas. There are already plenty of emergent and experimental biofuels in operation, from animal waste by-products to decaying organic matter. Here’s a look at some of the latest ideas. The BBC reports that giant anaerobic
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A time served Mechanical engineer Matt’s background includes many high-profile projects within the Automotive Industry: The Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, Spyker Le-Mans racing teams, Bentley, Aston Martin, and Airbus A380. This history and knowledge of complex manufacturing and engineering projects have been transferred and further developed into the bulk material handling sector. Matt has work in Europe, North America, Indonesia, and China
He joined the bulk solids and bulk handling industry in 2019 as Managing Director of Hoverdale UK Ltd and subsequently completed a Management buyout in July 2020. The business has grown yearly, increased employment, its customer base, and worldwide reputation, and disrupted the market with groundbreaking innovative technology. Since Matt took over Hoverdale, the company has filed four patents for innovation; one was granted in 2023 for a design to improve bulk handling. The success had been driven by delivering tailored solutions to the waste recycling sectors that keep material flowing out and money flowing in.
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Matt has been happily married to Julie for 22 years and has 4 children, 3 of which are involved within the Hoverdale group of companies. He is an RFU level 2 qualified coach and referee having been in several head coaching roles at various age groups from under 6’s to adults for his local team Nuneaton RFC. He believes in the core values that rugby teaches of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, Sportsmanship and try’s to carry this through in his day to day business activities. He is passionate at brining the next generation of young, diverse engineers into the sector through promotion of apprenticeship scheme and further education routes.
David is an experienced leader, with a background covering Operations, eCommerce, Finance, Compliance, HR and IT. His career spans Banking, Retail and Engineering, spending the majority of his career working for ALDI as they grew to become 4th largest supermarket in the UK, including seven years on their UK board as Managing Director of IT and eCommerce.
David joined Hoverdale’s Senior Management Team in 2023 to seek a fresh challenge in a completely different industry sector. He has applied his approach to Process Improvement, Efficiency, Customer Service and Teamwork to great effect during Hoverdale’s sustained growth.
Married to Jane, with three adult sons between them, David volunteers on the board of the Nottingham Playhouse theatre as well as his local rugby and football clubs. Any spare time he spends enjoying walks with their Golden Retriever, Buzz, who is also regularly seen in the Hoverdale office.
Ben is a time serviced field service engineer in the busy waste and recycling sector, who’s career moved into to managing service teams and beyond. Originally beginning his career with a HGV repair and maintenance apprenticeship with IVECO, from there travelling and working in multiple countries moving towards waste processing shredders.
Ben joined the Hoverdale team in September 2024 seeking to apply his extensive knowledge to a new area. His values and ethics fit perfectly within the Hoverdale ethos.
He is happily married to Kristina, with 4 wonderful young children; 14, 11, 8 and 5. We the children he doesn’t get much spare time. He is a family man, who enjoys spending as much time with them as possible.