Recycling news: 2022

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

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