Recycling news: 2021

Policy & government Low-carbon hydrogen supply Hydrogen could play a significant role in tackling climate change. Using it does not produce carbon dioxide, so it could replace fossil fuels in a range of applications. It may also provide valuable energy storage. However, almost all hydrogen production currently results in greenhouse gas emissions. Methods of producing it that do not emit greenhouse gases would need to increase for it to cont… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 10 Jun 2021 Policy & government Energy Demand Management – SA Wineries - Green Industries SA Green Industries SA · 10 Jun 2021 Policy & government Housing statistics 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2020 These statistics present the housing starts on site and housing completions delivered by Homes England between 1 April 2020 and 30 September 2020. GOV.UK · 10 Jun 2021 Policy & government Mr B Bylett and others v Eurotunnel Services Ltd: 2302351/2017 and others Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 10 Jun 2021 Policy & government MGN 656 (M+F) The United Kingdom list of approved ship recycling facilities The purpose of this MGN is to publish the UK list of approved ship recycling facilities as required by the UK ship recycling regulations and referred to in Section 6 of MGN 633 Amendment 1 GOV.UK · 10 Jun 2021 Policy & government COP26 launches environment education packs for UK schools and students Schools across the UK are being encouraged to start a conversation on climate change with their students, ahead of the UK hosting global climate summit COP26 later this year, as the Together for Our Planet Schools Pack launches today (Thursday 10 June) GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2021 Policy & government Refreshed GREAT campaign launched in 145 countries The UK Government is launching a refreshed GREAT campaign as the UK prepares to take centre stage for the G7 and COP 26 summits this year. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2021 Policy & government VTOGC6050 - Land and property: Land and property - general GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2021 Policy & government New composting drive turns remediation into fertilisation The Coal Authority is applying a zero waste method to the disposal of its reed bed cuttings by composting the material to divert it away from landfill sites. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2021 Policy & government World Oceans Day: Cornish couple recognised by PM Boris Johnson for cleaning up coastline A Cornish couple have been awarded a Points of Light award by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in recognition of their dedication to keeping Cornwall’s coastline pristine. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2021 Policy & government Mr J Priday v Elemental Digest Ltd: 1400583/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2021 Policy & government Mr A Dedushi v Renewi UK Services Ltd: 3213259/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2021 Policy & government Manage your England Woodland Creation Offer agreement What you need to do to manage your England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) agreement, meet the requirements and claim payments. GOV.UK · 7 Jun 2021 Policy & government Chlorinated paraffins with carbon chain lengths in the range C14-17 Draft proposal to list chlorinated paraffins with carbon chain lengths in the range C14-17 and chlorination levels ≥45% chlorine by weight as a persistent organic pollutant (POP). GOV.UK · 7 Jun 2021 Policy & government Domestic Abuse Act: Homelessness new burdens funding 2021 to 2022 Information regarding the allocation of funding local authorities will receive in 2021 to 2022 for homelessness priority need new burdens. GOV.UK · 7 Jun 2021 Policy & government Mr M Rashid v Redeem UK Ltd (In Administration) C/o KPMG LLP (UK): 4104729/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Jun 2021 Policy & government Quality report: Landfill Tax Bulletin A quality report on the Landfill Tax (LFT) Bulletin which provides bi-annual total LFT receipts and declarations statistics. GOV.UK · 7 Jun 2021 Policy & government BL9 8QZ, Viridor Waste Management Limited: environmental permit partial surrender issued - EPR/BU9068IM/S010 View the partial surrender issued for Pilsworth North Landfill Site, Bury under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 7 Jun 2021 Policy & government Mr I Adionye v London Energy Ltd: 3302787/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2021 Policy & government Port of Tilbury flood defence gates project Construction work progresses on £34 million scheme. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2021 Policy & government How can I update or ask about an IRCC application in progress? - ircc.canada.ca Environment and Climate Change Canada · 3 Jun 2021 Policy & government How louts dumping litter on M6 were caught on Highways England CCTV Video footage released by Highways England reveals the moment litter louts caught dumping rubbish on the M6 were then ordered to clean up their mess by police. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2021 Policy & government LLWR's Journey to Success 2008 to 2021 LLWR’s Parent Body Organisation (PBO) has transformed the low level radioactive waste industry since its inception in 2008 – after first resolving an immediate UK capacity crisis at the Repository. GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2021 Policy & government Falkland Islands: Governor's annual budget speech 2021 His Excellency Governor Phillips CBE delivers the annual address to the Falklands Islands Assembly on the budget for the new financial year. GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2021 Policy & government Vehicle exhaust and noise emissions compliance/ exemption application status (for individual application only) - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 1 Jun 2021 Policy & government Decision for Coopers Recycling Ltd OD2026229 Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands for Coopers Recycling Ltd OD2026229 GOV.UK · 28 May 2021 Policy & government Guidance for field odour surveillance - epa.vic.gov.au EPA Victoria · 28 May 2021 Policy & government £44 million cash boost to cut emissions from buildings and help households save on energy bills Investment will help cut carbon emissions by up to 22% for homes and buildings connected to heat networks while providing potential reductions of up to 15% in energy costs. GOV.UK · 27 May 2021 Policy & government Calling all small businesses to lead the charge to net zero The Together for our Planet campaign encourages small businesses to pledge to cut their emissions to net zero by 2050 or sooner, while helping them grow, adapt and seize new opportunities. GOV.UK · 27 May 2021 Policy & government European Social Fund: Annual Implementation Report 2017 and 2018 Access to the Annual Implementation Reports (2017 and 2018) for the 2014 to 2020 European Social Fund programme. GOV.UK · 27 May 2021 Policy & government Consultation on reduction and consolidation of HMRC statistics publications HMRC needs to prioritise the resource we spend on statistical publications to balance the growth in recent priority productions with our limited resources. GOV.UK · 27 May 2021 Policy & government COVID-19 vaccines: effectiveness against the B.1.617.2 variant and latest updates from trials The B.1.617.2 variant was first observed in India and is rapidly spreading in the UK. What is known about effectiveness of vaccines against this variant - and how close to the finish line are the other vaccines already secured by the UK? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 26 May 2021 Policy & government Environment Bill continues through Parliament New amendments will include legally-binding 2030 species target and measures to reduce sewage discharges into rivers. GOV.UK · 26 May 2021 Policy & government Mr D Pickard v Perfect Hygiene Ltd: 4104546/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 25 May 2021 Policy & government What is the real-world impact of COVID-19 vaccines on community transmission? Real-world data shows that COVID-19 vaccines deployed in the UK are effective in protecting against SARS-CoV-2 transmission already after a single dose. Are all the other COVID-19 vaccines equally effective? What is the evidence on balancing between vaccinations and lifting restrictions? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 May 2021 Policy & government Understanding the outcomes and impacts from PhD policy fellowship schemes View Dr Jane Parry's review of PhD fellowships in Parliament, and read POST's response. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 May 2021 Policy & government Effective biodiversity indicators The UK is committed to targets under international biodiversity agreements to value, conserve and restore the variety of life on earth (biodiversity). Progress towards targets is tracked using indicators, which are designed to summarise complex monitoring data. This POSTnote reviews indicator use and development in the context of the post-2020 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Global Bio… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 24 May 2021 Policy & government Biodiversity indicators This POSTbrief summarises the different suites of indicators at both the devolved- and UK-level and complements POSTnote 644, which describes the challenges surrounding the effective use of biodiversity indicators in the context of the post-2020 CBD Global Biodiversity Framework. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 24 May 2021 Policy & government £166 million cash injection for green technology and 60,000 UK jobs Government announces major cash injection for green technology and development as part of Green Industrial Revolution. GOV.UK · 23 May 2021 Policy & government Notice of the potential sale of the former RFA Austin and RFA Rosalie for recycling only The Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA) are inviting expressions of interest for the sale of the former RFA Austin and RFA Rosalie for recycling only. GOV.UK · 21 May 2021