Recycling news: 2011

Policy & government Call for a WEEE bit of recycling this Christmas A campaign is being launched today, Boxing Day, which shows the benefits of recycling and helps the public find their nearest recycling point… GOV.UK · 26 Dec 2011 Policy & government Minister says 'yes' to waste wood biomass power station in Yorkshire 15th power station consent of 2011 marks new record for capacity consented 8GW of plant now consented this year, enough to power… GOV.UK · 22 Dec 2011 Policy & government Lord Turner to step down as Chair of the Committee – 21st December 2011 Lord Turner today announced that he is standing down as Chair of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) from spring 2012 in order to focus on his role as Chair of the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Climate Change Committee · 21 Dec 2011 Policy & government A properly sceptical look at global warming By Stephen Smith, Scientist at the CCC “Action to reduce emissions only makes sense if the world really… Climate Change Committee · 21 Dec 2011 Policy & government Lord Turner to step down as Chair of the Committee – 21st December 2011 Lord Turner today announced that he is standing down as Chair of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) from spring 2012 in order to focus on his role as Chair of the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Climate Change Committee · 21 Dec 2011 Policy & government CCC expresses concern about Green Deal proposals – 20 December 2011 Lord Adair Turner, Chair of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has written to the Secretary of State Chris Huhne this morning expressing concern about some of the detailed proposals for the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO). Climate Change Committee · 20 Dec 2011 Policy & government What is the real cost of low-carbon to typical household energy bills? – Media reaction By Emily Towers, Communications Manager, CCC Last week, we published our first comprehensive analysis of how household energy… Climate Change Committee · 19 Dec 2011 Policy & government Tougher recycling targets to stop 400,000 tonnes of packaging going to landfill A consultation on the new packaging recycling targets will run for eight weeks, closing on Friday 10 February 2012. GOV.UK · 16 Dec 2011 Policy & government Household energy bill increases caused primarily by rising cost of gas, not environmental policies – 15 December 2011 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has published its first comprehensive analysis of the impact of meeting carbon budgets on household energy bills. The Committee concludes that recent bill increases are primarily due to increased wholesale gas costs. Out to 2020, policies to achieve a low-carbon economy will add around £110 to bills – with scope to offset this if energy efficiency can be im… Climate Change Committee · 15 Dec 2011 Policy & government CCC report shows that household energy bill increases caused primarily by rising cost of gas, not environmental policies – 15 Dec 2011 The Committee’s findings disprove often repeated claims that recent bill increases are due to environmental policy costs, and that major investments in low-carbon power capacity will drive dramatic bill increases over the next decade (e.g. as high as £3,000). Climate Change Committee · 15 Dec 2011 Policy & government Search begins to find managers for waste infrastructure investments The fund will invest in small waste infrastructure projects, waste recycling and waste treatment ahead of the establishment of the Green Investment… GOV.UK · 12 Dec 2011 Policy & government Green Investment Bank moves a step closer The Green Investment Bank is designed to accelerate private sector investment in the UK’s transition to a green economy. Offshore wind power… GOV.UK · 12 Dec 2011 Policy & government Secretary of State’s speech to the CBI and Green Alliance conference Secretary of State’s speech to the CBI and Green Alliance conference. GOV.UK · 12 Dec 2011 Policy & government Review highlights the importance of taking a sustainable approach to bioenergy, and of demonstrating CCS to meet carbon budgets – 7 December 2011 Carbon budgets will be very difficult to achieve without the use of bioenergy, and the successful development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, according to a review of bioenergy by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC). Climate Change Committee · 7 Dec 2011 Policy & government CCC report shows that carbon budgets will be difficult to achieve without bioenergy or CCS – 7 Dec 2011 The review concludes that a 10% share of bioenergy in total energy could be required to meet the UK’s 2050 emissions target, compared to the current share of 2%. Bioenergy would ideally be used with CCS, which would allow for the removal of carbon from the atmosphere and for higher emissions reductions to be achieved. Climate Change Committee · 7 Dec 2011 Policy & government Deputy Prime Minister - £1 billion boost to Regional Growth Fund Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will visit the North West today where he will set out further details on the boost to fund, which will now … GOV.UK · 6 Dec 2011 Policy & government Notice 160: compliance checks into indirect tax matters This notice explains compliance checks for indirect tax matters if conduct involving dishonesty is suspected. GOV.UK · 5 Dec 2011 Policy & government Managing Electronic Waste - pca.state.mn.us Minnesota PCA · 2 Dec 2011 Policy & government ASC report shows Scotland could become increasingly vulnerable to climate change and should strengthen action to prepare – 24 November 2011 A report published today by the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the UK Committee on Climate Change (ASC) finds that over coming decades, Scotland could become increasingly vulnerable to impacts of climate change unless it strengthens measures to adapt. Climate Change Committee · 24 Nov 2011 Policy & government Reports spell double trouble for the climate By Sam Fankhauser (Member of the CCC & Grantham Research Institute for Climate Change and the Environment) “There… Climate Change Committee · 24 Nov 2011 Policy & government Prison officer named Guardian public servant of the year A community liaison prison officer at HMP Norwich has been named Guardian public servant of the year 2011. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2011 Policy & government “CCC test-drives the next generation of low carbon vehicles” By Assistant Economist, Jonathan Haynes CCC transport analysts had the opportunity to test-drive the latest low-carbon vehicles fast-approaching… Climate Change Committee · 17 Nov 2011 Policy & government Secretary of State’s speech at WRAP’s Annual Conference Being resourceful is all about using what you have wisely and creatively. It’s a quality very much in evidence in the modern waste sector. GOV.UK · 15 Nov 2011 Policy & government Lance Haggith wins Big Society Award Bedford entrepreneur wins the Prime Minister's Big Society Award. GOV.UK · 9 Nov 2011 Policy & government CCC review suggests that the UK’s share of international shipping emissions should be included in climate targets – 3 November 2011 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) said today that the UK’s share of international shipping could account for up to 11% of total emissions permitted under the Climate Change Act by 2050 (i.e. 18MtCO 2 of total 160MtCO 2 ). Climate Change Committee · 3 Nov 2011 Policy & government CCC review suggests that the UK’s share of international shipping emissions should be included in climate targets – 3 Nov 2011 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) said today that the UK’s share of international shipping could account for up to 11% of total emissions permitted under the Climate Change Act by 2050 (i.e. 18MtCO 2 of total 160MtCO 2 ). Given that international shipping emissions are likely to be material, and to have implications for approaches in other sectors, the Committee recommends that these should… Climate Change Committee · 3 Nov 2011 Policy & government Local Authority collected waste for England: annual statistics These annual results summarise waste collected and managed by local authorities in England and the regions between the financial years between 2009/10 and 2010/11. GOV.UK · 3 Nov 2011 Policy & government CCC advises Northern Ireland Executive to harness significant and low cost opportunities to reduce emissions – 2 Nov 2011 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) will today advise the Northern Ireland Environment Minister that legislated emission reduction targets could be helpful to harness the significant opportunities to reduce emissions in Northern Ireland. Climate Change Committee · 2 Nov 2011 Policy & government EPD - EPD 25th Anniversary Working Group Membership - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 24 Oct 2011 Policy & government Business deal to boost recycling brokered The voluntary commitment is part of a package of measures outlined in the Waste Review earlier this year. GOV.UK · 19 Oct 2011 Policy & government CCC highlights progress made by the Welsh Government towards reducing emissions and preparing for climate change – 18 October 2011 In a report published today, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has highlighted progress made by the Welsh Government towards reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. Climate Change Committee · 18 Oct 2011 Policy & government CCC highlights progress made by the Welsh Government towards reducing emissions and preparing for climate change – 18.10.11 In a report published today, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has highlighted progress made by the Welsh Government towards reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. Climate Change Committee · 18 Oct 2011 Policy & government Bioenergy team visit energy crop fields By Senior Analyst, Kavita Srinivasan Members of the CCC Bioenergy team recently joined experts on bioenergy from the … Climate Change Committee · 17 Oct 2011 Policy & government Minister responds to first IPC energy decision Statement by Charles Hendry, Minister of State 14 October 2011 The Infrastructure Planning Commission today announced its first planning decision… GOV.UK · 14 Oct 2011 Policy & government CCC visit Drax power station By Russell Bishop, Economist at the CCC Members of the CCC bioenergy review team went to Yorkshire to… Climate Change Committee · 13 Oct 2011 Policy & government Chemical hazards and poisons report: issue 20 Information for health and emergency professionals involved in chemical incident response and preparedness. GOV.UK · 29 Sept 2011 Policy & government Progress made on Scotland Bill, but “still a long way to go” Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, David Gauke yesterday gave evidence on behalf of the UK Government to the Scotland Bill Committee. GOV.UK · 27 Sept 2011 Policy & government Local authority collected waste – definition of terms Sets out changes in terminology in definitions relating to waste reporting obligations. GOV.UK · 22 Sept 2011 Policy & government CCC visit to Tilbury power station By Indra Thillainathan, Senior Analyst With new European environmental legislation set to close many existing coal fired power… Climate Change Committee · 15 Sept 2011 Policy & government Westfield Stratford City opens Jeremy Hunt hails economic legacy from 2012 Games as £1.8 billion retail gateway to Olympic park officially opens. GOV.UK · 13 Sept 2011