Recycling news: 2020

Policy & government VAT relief for suppliers to visiting forces (VAT Notice 431) Find out how to make tax and duty-free supplies to NATO visiting forces, NATO International Military Headquarters and US military cemeteries in the UK. GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2020 Policy & government New Year Honours for services to UK overseas and internationally The New Year Honours list for 2021 recognises the achievements of a wide range of people for their exceptional efforts abroad. GOV.UK · 30 Dec 2020 Policy & government Decision for Stonelodge Farm Ltd (OF2033546) The Traffic Commissioner's decision for Stonelodge Farm Ltd (OF2033546), dated 10 December 2020. GOV.UK · 30 Dec 2020 Policy & government Decision for Storefield Aggregates Ltd (OF1099064) and Jonah Charles Clarke – Transport Manager The Traffic Commissioner's decision for Storefield Aggregates Ltd (OF1099064) and Jonah Charles Clarke – Transport Manager, dated 7 December 2020. GOV.UK · 30 Dec 2020 Policy & government LIFE NARMENA - Vlaanderen.be OVAM (Flanders waste agency) · 30 Dec 2020 Policy & government Air quality in Austria 2020 - Umweltbundesamt Österreich Umweltbundesamt Austria · 30 Dec 2020 Policy & government MGN 633 (M+F) Amendment 1: Ship recycling requirements in relation to hazardous materials on ships This marine guidance note provides guidance and clarification on certain aspects of both the EU Regulation and the UK Ship Recycling Regulations. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2020 Policy & government Food contact materials authorisation guidance Food contact materials authorisation requirements and what you need to submit as part of your application. GOV.UK · 29 Dec 2020 Policy & government Environmental Protection Interactive Centre - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 27 Dec 2020 Policy & government North East households urged not to become ‘accidental’ waste criminals this Christmas Residents and social media users in the North East that use unregistered waste carriers could find themselves ‘accidental criminals’, warns the Environment Agency. GOV.UK · 24 Dec 2020 Policy & government The chemical inspection service - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 22 Dec 2020 Policy & government Decision for Richard Childerhouse & Partners (OF0230181) and Kevin John Childerhouse - Transport Manager The Traffic Commissioner for the East of England's decision for Richard Childerhouse & Partners (OF0230181) and Kevin John Childerhouse - Transport Manager, dated 5 October 2020. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2020 Policy & government Energy white paper: Powering our net zero future Energy white paper setting out how the UK will clean up its energy system and reach net zero emissions by 2050. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2020 Policy & government COVID-19 and the digital divide The digital divide is the gap between people in society who have full access to digital technologies (such as the internet and computers) and those who do not. Concerns about the digital divide have been particularly acute during the COVID-19 pandemic as the internet and digital devices have played an important role in allowing people to access services, attend medical appointments and stay in … POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 17 Dec 2020 Policy & government Monitoring COVID-19 vaccine safety in national immunisation programmes As mass immunisation against COVID-19 begins in the UK and elsewhere, the safety of the recently approved Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is being closely monitored. How is vaccine safety measured and what happens when side effects are found? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 17 Dec 2020 Policy & government Joint highways and school project is the bee’s knees An environmental initiative that aims to increase biodiversity and attract wildlife near to one of Newcastle’s major roads created a hive of activity at one of the city’s schools. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2020 Policy & government Government announces new funding boost for councils Councils across England will receive £51.2 billion next year – an increase of £2.2 billion from last year. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2020 Policy & government Provisional local government finance settlement 2021 to 2022: draft equality statement Draft equality statement assessing the potential effects of the 2021 to 2022 settlement. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2020 Policy & government Tay Cities Deal signed Minister Iain Stewart confirms £150 million UK Government investment for Tay region. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2020 Policy & government How to fix ClickShare problems on a MacBook for users in court Guidance on fixing ClickShare connectivity issues being experienced by users with a MacBook. GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2020 Policy & government Regulating litter and other waste - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 17 Dec 2020 Policy & government Net Zero Wales by 2050: Wales faces a decisive decade to get on track to an emissions-free future The Climate Change Committee (CCC) today urges Wales to become a Net Zero nation, bringing multiple benefits for Welsh jobs, health and the natural environment. Climate Change Committee · 17 Dec 2020 Policy & government Sellafield computer donation helps West Cumbrian school children Recycled laptops and computers have been donated by Sellafield Ltd to local schools across West Cumbria. GOV.UK · 16 Dec 2020 Policy & government Mr A Szendro v Norse Commercial Services Ltd: 3304683/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Dec 2020 Policy & government Army develops spray to kill coronavirus A novel disinfectant spray developed by the Army that can eliminate 99.99% of the Covid-19 virus will now be made available to the public and used by military personnel on the frontline as they support the battle against the virus. GOV.UK · 16 Dec 2020 Policy & government Spending Review 2020 documents This is the Spending Review 2020 update in full. You can find supporting and related documents. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2020 Policy & government Monitoring wastewater for COVID-19 Since early 2020, the UK has been carrying out wastewater monitoring for COVID-19. Wastewater samples are collected regularly across the country and analysed for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Wastewater monitoring is part of monitoring systems to detect new COVID-19 outbreaks and support test and trace approaches. How can SARS-CoV-2 be detected in wastewater? How can wastewater mo… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 15 Dec 2020 Policy & government Sustainable fuels to power RAF jets Algae, alcohol and household waste will power RAF fighter jets under bold MOD plans to slash carbon emissions, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced today. GOV.UK · 12 Dec 2020 Policy & government Announcements - eportal.nea.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 12 Dec 2020 Policy & government Ochre from mine water gets new lease of life as artists’ pigment Paints launched at the Coal Authority's Six Bells mine water treatment scheme in South Wales. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2020 Policy & government Mr K Allan v Recyke y’ Bike Ltd: 2501446/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 11 Dec 2020 Policy & government How to rent a safe home This guide is to help current and prospective tenants ensure that a rented property is safe to live in. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2020 Policy & government SUPPORTING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY - Green Industries SA Green Industries SA · 10 Dec 2020 Policy & government Passive dewatering: regulatory position statement When you do not need a water abstraction licence from the Environment Agency for passive dewatering. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2020 Policy & government Industrial Emissions Directive derogation: cost-benefit analysis tool Use the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) cost-benefit analysis tool to inform your application for a derogation from the requirements of the IED. GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2020 Policy & government National Waste Programme Quarterly Report: Q2 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 Q2 for financial year 2020/21 GOV.UK · 9 Dec 2020 Policy & government Building back better – Raising the UK’s climate ambitions for 2035 will put Net Zero within reach and change the UK for the better The Climate Change Committee (CCC) today presents the first ever detailed route map for a fully decarbonised nation. A world first. Last year, the UK became the first major economy to make Net Zero emissions law. In its new landmark 1,000-page report, the CCC sets out the path to that goal over the next three decades, including the first ever detailed assessment of the changes that will result … Climate Change Committee · 9 Dec 2020 Policy & government Pollution inventory privacy notice Privacy notice explaining how your personal information will be used when you submit your pollution inventory report. GOV.UK · 8 Dec 2020 Policy & government A glass half-full: 10 years on review - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 8 Dec 2020 Policy & government NDA helps schools with remote learning Pupils from two West Cumbrian schools are benefiting from a new scheme that reuses redundant IT equipment from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). GOV.UK · 7 Dec 2020