http://uk.simsrecycling.com2012-05-16T00:00:00umbraco The latest news stories from Sims Recycling Solutions UK enhttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/css-sims/common-images/logo-RecyclingSolutions.gifhttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/dr-john-pugh-mp-gets-hands-on-with-computer-reuse-and-recyclingWed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/dr-john-pugh-mp-gets-hands-on-with-computer-reuse-and-recyclingDr John Pugh, Member of Parliament for Southport, spent the day at Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Newport as part of his fellowship with the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT), the charity that works to promote mutual understanding between parliament and business. Dr Pugh was given a tour of ABP’s port facilities, Sims Recycling Solutions, Sims Metal Management and Sims Lifecycle Services’ IT equipment and computer reuse and recycling operations.http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/how-much-did-weee-collectTue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/how-much-did-weee-collectAlmost twleve tonnes of old and broken electrical and electronic items were collected by Leicestershire school children in a week long Eco Day event organised by Sims Recycling Solutions, Leicestershire County Council and and DHL Envirosolutions.http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/uk-to-participate-in-global-earth-day-2012Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/uk-to-participate-in-global-earth-day-2012Residents and businesses in the UK are invited to take part in the world’s first ever global Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collection day on Saturday 21 April hosted by Sims Recycling Solutions..http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/companies-urged-to-use-guaranteed-data-destruction-on-obsolete-equipmentMon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/companies-urged-to-use-guaranteed-data-destruction-on-obsolete-equipmentSims Lifecycle Services will be attending this weeks Data Centre World 2012 event in London and be talking to attendees about how by choosing a professional guaranteed data destruction service from a reputable and certified company they can ensure brand and data is protected even after their assets leave their hands.http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/sims-metal-management-global-top-100-most-sustainable-corporations-for-4th-yearFri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/sims-metal-management-global-top-100-most-sustainable-corporations-for-4th-yearSims Metal Management moved up 52 spots from last year's Global 100 list, to number 11 in the world. The Global 100 rankings identify companies that consistently demonstrate superior leadership and performance on a range of policies relative to their industry peers.http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/refurbished-laptops-raise-money-for-charityWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/refurbished-laptops-raise-money-for-charityMarie Curie Cancer Care received an early visit from Father Christmas, thanks to Ordnance Survey and Sims Lifecycle Services. http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/recycle-your-christmas-ewaste-responsiblyFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/recycle-your-christmas-ewaste-responsiblyWith Christmas now over, Sims reminds consumers not to throw old electrical equipment in their bins but to take their ewaste to their local civic amenity site for e-recycling.http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_nov-30_sims-announces-new-social-enterprise-project-Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_nov-30_sims-announces-new-social-enterprise-project-Sims Recycling Solutions announces its new Social Enterprise project, Progressive Opportunities for the Disadvantaged (POD), which has begun at Dumfries IT recycling and data destruction facility.http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_oct_20_sims-reaches-new-level-in-plastics-recyclingThu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_oct_20_sims-reaches-new-level-in-plastics-recyclingSims Recycling Solutions' new developed technology will enable the company to further refine plastics for a greater number of end uses.http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_sep_30_sims-recycling-solutions-expands-ict-asset-recovery-businessFri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_sep_30_sims-recycling-solutions-expands-ict-asset-recovery-businessSims Recycling Solutions expands its ICT Asset Recovery business into mobile devices with the acquisition of S3 Interactive Limited (S3i), a UK leader in the recovery, repair and refurbishment of devices such as smart phones and tablet computers.http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_sep_26_mp-visits-newport-to-see-how-sims-recycles-metals-and-electronicsMon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_sep_26_mp-visits-newport-to-see-how-sims-recycles-metals-and-electronicsLlanelli MP, Nia Griffith, visited Newport for a tour of Sims’ sites to see how the company recycles, metals and electronics. http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_sep_05_sims-recycling-solutions-achieves-r2-(responsible-recycling)-certificationMon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_sep_05_sims-recycling-solutions-achieves-r2-(responsible-recycling)-certificationSims Recycling Solutions become the first UK multi-site electronics recycling company to receive recommendation for certification to the Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices standard.http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_aug_18_bang-goes-the-theory-featuring-sims'-newport-weee-recycling-plantThu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_aug_18_bang-goes-the-theory-featuring-sims'-newport-weee-recycling-plantOur WEEE recycling plant in Newport, is to feature in an episode of the BBC’s, ‘Bang Goes The Theory’. The programme will focus on how to extract precious metals and plastics from WEEE and will be broadcast on Monday 22 August at 7.30pm on BBC1. http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_aug_11_it-asset-recovery-at-sims-achieves-global-security-standardThu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_aug_11_it-asset-recovery-at-sims-achieves-global-security-standardIT asset management and recovery company, Sims Lifecycle Services, receives certification to the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Information Security Management Standard (ISMS) at its site in Dumfries, Scotland. http://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_july_27_films-on-fridgesWed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://uk.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/news/2011_july_27_films-on-fridgesThis summer, Films on Fridges resurrects East London’s Fridge Mountain for three weeks to create a distinctive cinematic experience. Sims Recycling Solutions provided the reclaimed fridges used to create this outdoor pop up cinema and to raise awareness of the issues of waste, reuse and sustainability.