Recycling news: 2022
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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Policy & government
Scenarios of a sustainable Europe in 2050 - Umweltbundesamt Österreich
Umweltbundesamt Austria · 16 May 2022
Policy & government
Taking stock: protecting, restoring and improving the environment in England - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)
Office for Environmental Protection · 14 May 2022
Policy & government
Waste Free lunch - Waste Authority WA
WA Waste Authority · 14 May 2022
Policy & government
Energy Act 2013: 5 year review
Five-year review of the Energy Act 2013 which introduced a legislative framework for delivering secure, affordable and low carbon energy.
GOV.UK · 12 May 2022
Policy & government
Darlington pair sentenced after major diesel fire leads to evacuation of homes
A father and daughter have received a suspended custodial sentence after a fire at their removals business in Evenwood near Bishop Auckland led to serious property damage and the evacuation of several neighbouring homes.
GOV.UK · 12 May 2022
Policy & government
Environmental principles: draft policy statement
Seeking views on our draft environmental principles policy statement. The statement brings environmental principles into government policy making, as set out in the Environment Bill.
GOV.UK · 12 May 2022
Policy & government
Compliance checks: penalties for transactions connected with VAT fraud — CC/FS42
This factsheet tells you about penalties for transactions connected with VAT fraud.
GOV.UK · 12 May 2022
Policy & government
Taking stock: protecting, restoring and improving the environment in England - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)
Office for Environmental Protection · 12 May 2022
Policy & government
Developing the environmental, resilience and flood risk actions for the price review 2024
Meet the ambition and expectations in WISER and follow the WINEP methodology to develop an environmental programme for the price review 2024.
GOV.UK · 11 May 2022
Policy & government
Review of the water industry national environment programme (WINEP)
We want your comments on the proposed redesign of the WINEP and the roadmap which sets out our ambition and plan for long-term change.
GOV.UK · 11 May 2022
Policy & government
Roofers and builders reminded to follow duty of care
The Environment Agency is reminding roofers and builders in Devon and Cornwall to take responsibility for their waste.
GOV.UK · 11 May 2022
Policy & government
Michael Grenfell: The CMA in turbulent times - where we are and where we're going
A speech delivered by Michael Grenfell, Executive Director of Enforcement at the CMA, at the Pinsent Masons annual competition conference.
GOV.UK · 11 May 2022
Policy & government
Alternative waste route found for Dounreay's bulk metal items
Two large redundant items that were removed from Dounreay’s facilities have now left the site for disposal or diversion, opening up new waste routes.
GOV.UK · 10 May 2022
Policy & government
Defence Support Strategy
This Defence Support Strategy sets outs the case for change and provides the vision for the future of support. It does this by identifying 5 strategic outcomes to be delivered by 2025.
GOV.UK · 10 May 2022
Policy & government
The impact of digital technology on arts and culture in the UK
This POSTnote provides an overview of the impact of digital technology on the arts and culture sector in the UK. It focuses on the uses of emerging digital technologies and the impact of COVID-19 on stakeholders. It summarises the policy priorities, challenges and barriers in accessing technology in the sector.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 10 May 2022
Policy & government
Ms J Muigua v Apple Retail Ltd: 2205010/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 10 May 2022
Policy & government
Research on the introduction of a plastic packaging tax
This research aimed to understand how businesses handle plastic packaging as well as the potential impact of a new tax.
GOV.UK · 9 May 2022
Policy & government
Mr C Stretton v Major Recruitment Ltd: 2413978/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 9 May 2022
Policy & government
Key requirements: Oregon OSHA's permanent rules for heat illness prevention - Oregon OSHA (.gov)
Oregon DEQ · 9 May 2022
Policy & government
Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 2: Spring 2022 (closed to applications)
Phase 2 of the IETF provides grant funding for feasibility and engineering studies, and for the deployment of industrial energy efficiency and deep decarbonisation projects.
GOV.UK · 8 May 2022
Policy & government
Decision for CCS Waste Ltd
Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands for CCS Waste Ltd
GOV.UK · 6 May 2022
Policy & government
Mr A Cannon v Re-Tek UK Ltd: 4112407/2021
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 6 May 2022
Policy & government
Shared Ownership and Affordable Homes Programme 2016 to 2021: prospectus
This prospectus invites applications for up to £4.7 billion of funding to increase the supply of new shared ownership and affordable homes.
GOV.UK · 4 May 2022
Policy & government
Resources and Waste Targets Expert Group
The Resources and Waste Targets Expert Group provides independent technical advice to inform the development of legally binding resource efficiency and waste reduction targets for England.
GOV.UK · 4 May 2022
Policy & government
Call for project bids 2022: open societies, climate change and accessible education in Panama
The British Embassy in Panama City is accepting proposals for projects by 15 May 2022 that support open societies, climate change and accessible education.
GOV.UK · 29 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Up next - the government’s vision for the broadcasting sector
This white paper sets out the government’s vision for the broadcasting sector, and the steps we are taking to support our system of public service broadcasting.
GOV.UK · 29 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Royal opening for carbon neutral military dog training facility
HRH The Princess Royal visits Remount Barracks for new sustainable facility and met Service personnel and military working dogs.
GOV.UK · 29 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Ministers appoint new members to CCC’s Adaptation Committee
Three new expert members have been appointed to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) Adaptation Committee by the UK…
Climate Change Committee · 29 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Improving fish and eel passage on the Bristol Frome
The Environment Agency has begun work to make it easier for fish and eels to swim up and down the River Frome in Yate, north Bristol.
GOV.UK · 29 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Illegal waste operator and landowner prosecuted
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted an illegal waste operator who used land near in Newark, Nottinghamshire, to burn waste in 2018.
GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2022
Policy & government
D Dimov v Mr G Mustafa T/a Mambocino/Riverside Fish and Steakhouse and Gastro Erith Trading Ltd: 2301194/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2022
Policy & government
ST5 6SH, Walleys Quarry Ltd: environmental permit issued - EPR/DP3734DC/V003
View the permit issued for Walleys Quarry Landfill, Newcastle under Lyme under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2022
Policy & government
RM20 4DH, Renu Recycling Limited: environmental permit refused - EPR/GB3604CU/A001
The refusal by the Environment Agency of a permit application for a physical treatment facility in Grays, Essex.
GOV.UK · 28 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Capitalising on the lithium-ion waste resource challenge in South Australia - Green Industries SA
Green Industries SA · 28 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Defence Support Operating Concept
The Support Operating Concept describes the ambition for how the support function is likely to develop in the coming decade.
GOV.UK · 27 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Amanda Spielman's speech at the 2022 Schools and Academies Show
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector responded to the recent schools white paper and discussed Ofsted’s 2022–2027 strategy.
GOV.UK · 27 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Geothermal energy
Geothermal energy is a source of low-carbon, homegrown, renewable energy. It is available throughout the UK and can provide heat or power all year long independent of weather conditions. It currently delivers less than 0.3% of the UK’s annual heat demand, using only a fraction of the estimated available geothermal heat resource. There is the potential to increase this proportion significantly, …
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Forensic Information Databases annual report 2020 to 2021
The report includes information on the National Fingerprint Database policing collections and the National DNA Database.
GOV.UK · 26 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Registration Application Form - Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 25 Apr 2022
Policy & government
Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship 2022/2023
Applications closed 12 June 2022.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 Apr 2022