Recycling news: 2021

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.

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