Recycling news: 2020

Policy & government Liaison Committee (Commons) - Membership - Committees - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 26 Feb 2020 Policy & government Youngsters execute successfully environmental projects in Guatemala Guatemalan youngsters presented the results of their innovative projects funded after the 1st Youth Leadership Summit for the 4Rs. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2020 Policy & government Innovative Scheme to conserve newts and promote sustainable development is rolled out across England Scheme to protect great crested newts expands across the country. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2020 Policy & government Mr K Couldwell v European Metal Recycling Ltd: 1803949/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2020 Policy & government Low-carbon aviation fuels This POSTnote reviews the main types of low-carbon aviation fuels and their potential for use, as well as associated challenges and opportunities. It supplements POSTnote 615: Climate Change and Aviation. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 24 Feb 2020 Policy & government Air quality: using cleaner fuels for domestic burning Seeking views on our proposals to help households change to cleaner fuels for domestic burning of wood and solid fuels. GOV.UK · 21 Feb 2020 Policy & government Science Advisory Council annual report April 2018 to March 2019 Annual report for the Science Advisory Council (SAC) for the period April 2018 to March 2019. GOV.UK · 20 Feb 2020 Policy & government FOI responses released by MOD: week commencing 17 February 2020 Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses released during the week commencing 17 February 2020. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2020 Policy & government SW02220 - Learning: Online Learning Packages: HMRC Business Authorising Officer GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2020 Policy & government Shipment of Highly Active Waste from the UK to Germany Over the coming years the UK will be returning highly active waste in the form of vitrified residues to Germany. GOV.UK · 19 Feb 2020 Policy & government Online safety education Online technologies are an integral part of many children’s lives. In 2017, the Children’s Commissioner for England identified shortcomings in online safety education and a number of stakeholders have called for action to increase ‘digital literacy’ in the UK. Upcoming changes to the curriculum mean that aspects of online safety will be taught in all schools from 2020. This POSTnote gives an ov… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 18 Feb 2020 Policy & government RH1 4ER, Biffa Waste Services Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/BU8126IY/V018 View the permit issued for Redhill Landfill Site, Redhill under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2020 Policy & government Take charge of battery safety when using e-cigarettes Follow safety advice from OPSS and our partners to take charge of e-cigarette battery safety. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2020 Policy & government £1.2 billion for the world’s most powerful weather and climate supercomputer Predicting severe weather and the impacts of climate change will be faster and more accurate than ever before. GOV.UK · 17 Feb 2020 Policy & government Mr S Khan v South Wales Wood Recycling Ltd (In Liquidation): 1601368/2018 and 1601422/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 14 Feb 2020 Policy & government Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 14 Feb 2020 Policy & government Fisheries annual report 2018 to 2019 Fisheries activity and expenditure in England from April 2018 to March 2019. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2020 Policy & government IP6 0JE, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Suffolk Ltd: environmental permit issued - EPR/WP3438HZ/V007 View the permit issued for SUEZ Suffolk Energy from Waste Facility, Ipswich under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 13 Feb 2020 Policy & government CA23640 - PMA: Short life assets: Short life asset pool GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2020 Policy & government Mr P Roberts v FCC Environment: 1600607/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2020 Policy & government POST Fellowships 2020/2021 All you need to know to apply for a POST Fellowship in 2020/2021. Fellowships are available for postgraduate students and in the case of some schemes researchers with PhDs. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 11 Feb 2020 Policy & government Climate change and aviation Aviation has a growing impact on climate change, as demand for air travel increases globally. This POSTnote examines options for mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aviation, including new technologies, demand reduction and emissions offsetting. It also outlines UK and global policy frameworks for implementing measures to do so. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 11 Feb 2020 Policy & government £1-million fund for innovative waste oils recycling technology revealed Defence Minister unveils DASA and RAF contract winners to develop novel technique that could save money and help the environment GOV.UK · 11 Feb 2020 Policy & government Insect decline in the UK Event on 10 Mar 2020, 12:30 to 14:00. Is there an ‘insect apocalypse’ and can it be avoided? Join POST in partnership with the British Ecological Society for a roundtable discussion on insect decline in the UK. Join leading experts as we launch two POST reports on the evidence for insect decline in the UK, the drivers of this trend and interventions to support the recovery of insect populations. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 10 Feb 2020 Policy & government CCC welcomes climate action in Scottish Budget The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has welcomed Scotland’s budget for 2020-21, which includes a range of measures to help tackle Scottish emissions – including money for peatland restoration, and schemes to decarbonise heating, agriculture and transport. Climate Change Committee · 6 Feb 2020 Policy & government Brain-computer interfaces Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) measure brain activity and can be used to control digital devices. The focus of BCI development has been on using the technology to allow patients to control assistive equipment such as wheelchairs or prostheses. Beyond medicine they are under development for applications in entertainment, marketing and defence. This POSTnote looks at the underpinning technology… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 5 Feb 2020 Policy & government Last chance to express interest for rural business growth grants Rural businesses encouraged to apply for a share of £50 million grant scheme GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2020 Policy & government Doing Well By Doing Good: How Business Can Tackle the Climate Emergency Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 4 February 2020 GOV.UK · 5 Feb 2020 Policy & government Evaluating the integration of health and social care Demand for health and social care continues to rise in the UK as people are living longer and a greater proportion have multiple health conditions requiring long-term treatment or care (such as diabetes, heart disease or dementia). Integrating health and social care has been considered as a possible response to these demographic changes, with the potential benefits including improved patient ex… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 4 Feb 2020 Policy & government Video footage shows removal of M5 motorway services bridge This is the moment the 40-year-old Michaelwood Services footbridge was consigned to history in a massive overnight operation in Gloucestershire last weekend. GOV.UK · 31 Jan 2020 Policy & government Ms Susan Butt and Others v Reading Borough Council: UKEAT/0040/19/JOJ Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mr Justice Lavender on 4 October 2019. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2020 Policy & government NDA sets out its Grand Challenges The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has set out its ‘Grand Challenges’ for technical innovation. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2020 Policy & government Calculate your financial provision How to calculate your financial provision, what it needs to cover and how to agree it with the Environment Agency. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2020 Policy & government Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics report - Jul-Sep 2019 This is a quarterly publication which reports provisional figures on the key measurements of local authority collected municipal waste for councils and waste management groups in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2020 Policy & government Environment Bill sets out vision for a greener future Landmark Bill will better protect our natural environment for generations to come. GOV.UK · 30 Jan 2020 Policy & government Mr G Robb v European Metal Recycling Ltd: 1305486/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Jan 2020 Policy & government Ms W Mizikowska v AJ Recycling Services Ltd: 4111561/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 29 Jan 2020 Policy & government Expressive Arts: Designing your curriculum - Hwb Welsh Government News · 28 Jan 2020 Policy & government Curriculum for Wales - Hwb Welsh Government News · 27 Jan 2020 Policy & government Event summary: Future biosecurity risks On 21 January, 2020 POST and the APPG for Future Generations hosted a closed briefing on future biosecurity risks: pandemics, infectious diseases and beyond, considering trends in globalisation and emerging technologies. These are the notes from the briefing. As this was a closed event for Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff, questions and comments during the different rounds of discussion… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Jan 2020