Recycling news: 2021
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel cleans up with Grundon
The post Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel cleans up with Grundon appeared first on Grundon .
Grundon Waste Management · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Decision for SPD Storage Ltd, Davey Travel Ltd and Michael Davey
Written decision of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for Wales for SPD Storage Ltd, Davey Travel Ltd and Michael Davey
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Industry news
AG Barr - PRIZE PROMOTIONS - TERMS AND CONDITIONS - AG Barr
A.G. Barr media news · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Sellafield Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 2020/21
These are the financial statements of Sellafield Ltd’s performance in the financial year 2020 to 2021.
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Decision for Battery Reclamation Ltd
Written confirmation of the Traffic Commissioner for the Eastern area decision for Battery Reclamation Ltd
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
National Waste Programme Quarterly Report: Q3 FY 2020 to 2021
The NWP Quarterly report provides a wide range of stakeholders with an update on the actions undertaken by the NDA estate on a quarterly basis. This report is for Q3 for financial year 2020/21
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
National Waste Programme Quarterly Report: Q4 FY 2020 to 2021
The NWP Quarterly report provides a wide range of stakeholders with an update on the actions undertaken by the NDA estate on a quarterly basis. This report is for Q4 for financial year 2020/21
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant public health concern, with a growing body of research describing the effects on the population since March 2020. This POSTnote summarises the key findings from research, highlights the groups most affected and their mental health outcomes, and the limitations of current knowledge. It also discusses policy approaches to protect mental health …
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 21 Jul 2021
Industry news
Production of recovered fibre fell in 2019, BIR says
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has revealed that worldwide, production of recovered fibre fell from just over 250 million tonnes in 2018 to less than 244 million tonnes in 2019. This was while global production of paper and board using recovered fibres “held steady” at just below 211 million tonnes. The findings were reported … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2021
Industry news
Recresco begins £1.2m upgrade at Cwmbran depot
Glass recycling company Recresco announced yesterday (20 July) it had begun a £1.2 million upgrade programme at its Cwmbran depot. The upgrade includes new sorting equipment from Impact Air Systems, Goudsmit and others, Recresco said, plus bespoke material handling equipment designed specifically for glass products. The upgrade is to be partially funded through a Welsh … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2021
Industry news
Defra defends UK’s single-use plastic approach
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has defended the UK’s record on plastic pollution and says it is considering whether to ban certain single-use plastic products. On 20 July, a coalition of 21 environmental organisations including Greenpeace, City to Sea, Keep Britain Tidy and Friends of the Earth wrote an open letter … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2021
Industry news
Ministers outline efforts to tackle driver shortage
The environment secretary George Eustice is among three senior ministers to have signed a joint letter to the UK logistics sector outlining the steps the government will take to tackle the shortage of qualified drivers. The open letter, sent yesterday (20 July), was also signed by Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, and Thérèse Coffey, the … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Green Industries SA launches 2021-2025 Strategic Plan - Green Industries SA
Green Industries SA · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
GIAA Annual Report and Accounts 2020 - 2021
Information on the expenditure and performance of the Government Internal Audit Agency from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
International Trade Committee Areas of Research Interest: UK Trade Policy
The International Trade Committee has published five Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) for 2021 to help support the Committee’s scrutiny of UK trade policy. Each ARI comes with a series of questions aiming to further break down the broad areas. The ARIs focus on UK trade policy and include: Trade negotiations, Gender and trade, Food standards, Developing countries, and Foreign Policy and Trade.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 21 Jul 2021
Research & science
E100: Princeton Engineering’s 100th anniversary - Princeton Engineering
Princeton Engineering News · 21 Jul 2021
Industry news
REview21, the REA’s state of the industry annual report, is published
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Jul 2021
Council news
Search and comment on planning applications - Canterbury City Council
Canterbury Council · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Creating a vision for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
This consultation seeks views on priorities for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc Spatial Framework.
GOV.UK · 20 Jul 2021
Global
RECOUP win innovate UK funding for plastics recycling communications research
Charity, and leading plastics recycling organisation, RECOUP, have secured a grant from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, to co-fund…
Plastics Europe · 20 Jul 2021
Council news
Planning - Dorset Council
Dorset Council Council · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
2021 update to the Smart Energy System and Flexibility Plan welcomed by the REA
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
Theresa May appointed Aldersgate chair
The Aldersgate Group has appointed Theresa May as its chair, with effect from today (20 July). The former prime minister will take over from former Labour MP Joan Walley, who chaired the Aldersgate Group since 2015. In the role, Theresa May will support the group’s work campaigning for the delivery of the UK’s net zero … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Food insecurity and children’s health
Examining the impact of food insecurity on children’s health, and interventions to support access to healthy food for children.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
The EU Plastics Levy and its implementation across Europe
Our ‘Plastic Tax Passport’ blog series will provide guidance so you can establish where and how your business may be affected, what packaging will be included in the taxes, if there will be additional reporting requirements and also how the differing implementations will affect the markets you trade in.
Valpak · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
A Successful Vaccination Strategy, But What Happens to The Waste?
Clinical and healthcare waste is one of the most difficult waste streams to handle, but one of the most important. This is because clinical waste is: at high risk of exposure to infections and diseases or may itself be hazardous. It can include amongst other things body fluids, human tissue, used or expired medicine, or […]
CSG (Cleansing Service Group) · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
National Planning Policy Framework and National Model Design Code: consultation proposals
A consultation on draft revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework and a new draft National Model Design Code.
GOV.UK · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
Fire at Pure Recycling’s MRF fought in ‘extreme heat’
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service say the “large” fire at Pure Recycling’s materials recycling facility (MRF) in Ettington, Warwickshire, is now “under control”. Firefighters battled the fire in “extreme heat” having first been called to the site at just before 4pm yesterday afternoon (19 July). Neighbouring buildings were protected, but crews also had to tackle … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jul 2021
Global
Environmental charities and industry join forces for plastic free Mersey
Two major rivers trusts are joining forces to work with communities, researchers, and businesses in the plastics supply and waste…
Plastics Europe · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Lillyhall landfill site: radioactive substances activities permit variation
Application from FCC Recycling (UK) Ltd to make changes to its radioactive substances activities (RSA) permit at the Lillyhall landfill site in Cumbria.
GOV.UK · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Clean Up, Green Up and Level Up: how to build a future city
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive at the Environment Agency, speaks at the launch of the EA’s latest 'State of the Environment', hosted by Global Action Plan
GOV.UK · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
Canterbury Christ Church University Summer Programme with Countrystyle
As a community-driven business, Countrystyle has continuously supported educational institutions across Kent and further afield. This week, Countrystyle welcomed a group of […]
Countrystyle Recycling · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
Study finds competition is beneficial to circular economy
New report commissioned by ERP finds competition is beneficial to circular economy. Der Beitrag Study finds competition is beneficial to circular economy erschien zuerst auf United Kingdom (EN) .
ERP UK (European Recycling Platform) · 20 Jul 2021
Global
ISWA Welcomes Mirjam Brands
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
Surrey Eco Park dispute to be heard by arbitrator
A High Court judge has ruled that the dispute between Surrey county council and Suez recycling and recovery UK over the delayed ‘Eco Park’ will not be heard through the courts, and instead through arbitration. This will mean Suez was successful in disputing the courts jurisdiction, and the case will now be heard through an … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Annual Report and Accounts 2020 to 2021
Our 2020 to 2021 annual report and accounts reviews a year of progress towards our mission of cleaning up and decommissioning the UK’s civil nuclear sites.
GOV.UK · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
Financial Results and Presentations - AG Barr
A.G. Barr media news · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
Regulatory News - AG Barr
A.G. Barr media news · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
Contacting the Registrar - AG Barr
A.G. Barr media news · 20 Jul 2021
Industry news
Investor Results and News - AG Barr
A.G. Barr media news · 20 Jul 2021