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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Council news
Jobs and Careers - South Holland District Council
South Holland Council · 18 Jul 2021
Council news
Employee Benefits and Support - Vale of Glamorgan Council
The Vale of Glamorgan Council · 17 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Case Study 3 - Green Industries SA
Green Industries SA · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Creating Green Jobs in Developing Countries
This rapid literature review examines evidence on interventions have been used to create green jobs in developing countries
GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2021
Industry news
REA statement on reports that the Heat and Buildings Strategy will be delayed again
REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 16 Jul 2021
Council news
Planning enforcement - Dorset Council
Dorset Council Council · 16 Jul 2021
Global
Are Bioplastics the Solution? Check out the Latest Issue of Waste Management World
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 16 Jul 2021
Industry news
Study finds 20% of forest space overlaps with legal mining areas
The study finds that 20% of existing forests overlap with legal mining and oil extraction areas - a space roughly the size of Egypt.
Open Access Government — Environment · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Mr J Rutkowski v Aldermaston Recycling Ltd: 3322279/2019
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Mr D McDonald v Gurteen Recycling Ltd: 2500803/2021
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Cattle wearing smart collars will improve sand dune habitats
Cattle in Lincolnshire are wearing new smart collars to help improve precious sand dune habitats.
GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
How does the virus that causes COVID-19 spread?
What are the different mechanisms by which the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is transmitted from one person to another, how has the scientific thinking changed, and how can transmission be reduced?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 16 Jul 2021
Global
Press release: New forest strategy misses the opportunity to maximise climate mitigation effect of the forest-based sector
The new Forest Strategy is an important piece of the European Commission architecture to deliver on the European Green Deal. There is a consensus on the need for the new forest strategy to foster a European circular bioeconomy and the sustainability of Europe’s forests to achieve the 2050 climate neutrality target. However, Cepi does not […]
CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries) · 16 Jul 2021
Industry news
Wigan extends Brosters organics contract
Wigan council has extended its garden and food waste disposal contract with Todmorden-based company Brosters Environmental for a further one year term. The contract was first signed in 2018 for an initial three-year term, at a value of £1 million per year. Under the contract, Brosters manage the haulage and treatment of around 25,000 tonnes … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2021
Industry news
An Exciting Opportunity to Lead in our Sector
We are recruiting for new Board Members at CRNS We are currently recruiting for new members of the CRNS Board. If you feel you could help bring strategic leadership to Scotland's national reuse, repair and recycling charity, we'd love to hear from you. What are we looking for? We are looking for board members who [...]
Circular Communities Scotland · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Coastal management
The UK coastline is shaped by interactions between complex social, ecological, and physical processes. Increasing coastal flood and erosion risk is a major climate adaptation challenge. This POSTnote examines coastal management in England, associated issues and how an adaptive approach can better prepare the country for uncertain future sea level rise under climate change.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 16 Jul 2021
Industry news
Wales wins international Blue Flag best practice competition
The post Wales wins international Blue Flag best practice competition appeared first on Keep Wales Tidy .
Keep Wales Tidy · 16 Jul 2021
Industry news
News in brief (16/07/21)
With news on: Veolia cleans up after Euro 2020 final; ministers ‘failing to get to grips with waste crisis’; Stoke-based clinical waste plant secures permit; and, Paper Round to begin collections with electric vehicles. Veolia cleans up after Euro 2020 final Waste management company Veolia carried out large-scale clean-up operations in the London boroughs of … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2021
Council news
Wimborne Household Recycling Centre (Tip) - Dorset Council
Dorset Council Council · 16 Jul 2021
Industry news
Turkey tightening rules around domestic recyclers
The Turkish government is expected to clarify rules and restrictions around the import of plastic wastes later this month with the introduction of measures such as stricter regulatory criteria for the country’s plastics recycling plants. This will come as exports of plastics remain a contentious issue, with some UK recycling exporters reasoning that the export … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2021
Industry news
Viridor details ‘carbon positive’ ambitions
In an exclusive interview with letsrecycle.com, carbon and net zero experts at Viridor have explained the company’s ambitions to meet and even beat deadlines to become ‘carbon positive,’ and at the same time emphasising the need to keep plastic out of energy recovery plants. The video interview (see below) is with Viridor’s Dr Tim Rotheray, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 16 Jul 2021
Council news
Recycling centres (Tips) - Dorset Council
Dorset Council Council · 16 Jul 2021
Council news
Dorchester Household Recycling Centre (Tip) (Louds Mill) - Dorset Council
Dorset Council Council · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Rural Payments Agency annual report and accounts 2020 to 2021
The Rural Payments Agency's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Global
The Journey of Our Waste – The Beauty in the Beast #4
Click here to discover “The Beauty in the Beast” campaign! What if I told you that Belgian and Danish streets are...
ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 15 Jul 2021
Council news
Contact us - Dorset Council
Dorset Council Council · 15 Jul 2021
Council news
Care and support for adults - Dorset Council
Dorset Council Council · 15 Jul 2021
Council news
Bins, recycling and litter - Dorset Council
Dorset Council Council · 15 Jul 2021
Industry news
UROC blasts appropriate measures guidance
Waste sector trade body UROC has warned that the implementation of the Environment Agency’s guidance on appropriate measures for waste facilities will be “devastating” for parts of the sector. The Environment Agency published its updated guidance for permitted facilities earlier this week (12 July). While the requirement for an enclosed building as a default option … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jul 2021
Industry news
CIWM EDI - CIWM
CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) · 15 Jul 2021
Industry news
Agency reviews appropriate measures for WEEE
The Environment Agency launched a consultation on appropriate measures for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) on 12 July. Appropriate measures are the standards operators need to meet to comply with their environmental permit requirements. Where a measure is not suitable, an operator can propose alternatives that achieve the same level of … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jul 2021
Global
Walking the Walk – Supporting Real World Innovations
ISWA (International Solid Waste Association) · 15 Jul 2021
Global
The US moves fast on right to repair and Europe needs to catch up
Last week, we received big news for the Right to Repair movement from the United States as President Joe Biden plans to tackle anti-competitive behaviour including repair restrictions. But where does Europe stand on this?
Right to Repair Europe · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Ministry of Defence Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Cabinet Office Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Office of the Secretary of State for Wales Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Home Office Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
HM Land Registry Annual Report and Accounts 2020 to 2021
Transforming the property market – a year of progress towards a digital future.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021