Recycling news: 2021

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Policy & government Defence outlines greener future The Ministry of Defence has published its roadmap to becoming more resilient and sustainable in the face of the immense challenge of global climate change. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government Highways England unveils multi-million pound initiative to revitalise ageing concrete roads The project will make sure that concrete roads are safer, quieter and easier to maintain for the future. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government Government explores next steps to clean up tobacco litter in England Ministers considering measures to make tobacco industry reduce litter caused by their products. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government S66 9AB, BDR Property Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/CP3936QK/V002 View the permit issued for Thurcroft Landfill, Thurcroft under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2021 Policy & government Government writes open letter to businesses on Plan for Growth Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks forward to a year of economic recovery at the second meeting of the Build Back Better Business Council as Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng write an open letter to businesses on the Government’s Plan for Growth. GOV.UK · 29 Mar 2021 Policy & government Third of UK's biggest companies commit to net zero 30 of the UK’s FTSE100 companies have signed up to the United Nation’s Race to Zero campaign. GOV.UK · 29 Mar 2021 Policy & government Ministry of Defence Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach The Ministry of Defence Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach sets out the ambition, the principles and the methods needed for UK Defence to meet the challenge of climate change. GOV.UK · 29 Mar 2021 Policy & government Government boosts energy efficiency spending to £1.3 billion with extra funding for green homes £300 million extra funding for green home upgrades to help lower income households cut emissions and save money on bills GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2021 Policy & government Defence and Security Industrial Strategy The Defence and Security Industrial Strategy sets out a new strategic approach to the UK’s defence and security industrial sectors. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2021 Policy & government Hythe Ranges sea defence scheme virtual opening ceremony Scheme will better protect 787 properties in the area GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2021 Policy & government Hythe Ranges sea defences renovation Managing flood and erosion along the Romney Marsh coast. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2021 Policy & government Civil Service pay remit guidance 2021/22 This guidance covers pay setting arrangements for civil servants throughout the Civil Service, including departments, non-ministerial departments and agencies. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2021 Policy & government Environment Agency calls on builders to follow duty of care Construction firms urged to take responsibility for their waste to limit disruption to the environment. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2021 Policy & government Landmark reforms to boost recycling and fight plastic pollution Changes to transform the waste and resources sector move a step closer. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2021 Policy & government Right On Time: Automating Military Logistics DASA is seeking to identify innovations that can deliver a step change in military logistics capability across the Maritime, Land and Air domains. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2021 Policy & government How we’re protecting watercourses and preventing flooding at Burgess Hill The eastern arm of the River Adur is one of the most important features of the Northern Arc. As master developers, we're responsible for the long term stewardship of the area. Find out how we're protecting and enhancing waterways for generation to come at Burgess Hill. GOV.UK · 24 Mar 2021 Policy & government Tax policies and consultations (Spring 2021) The government has published a number of tax-related consultations and calls for evidence on a range of tax administration and tax policy areas. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2021 Policy & government CMA Annual Plan consultation 2021 to 2022 The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on its draft annual plan for 2021 to 2022. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2021 Policy & government Competition and Markets Authority Annual Plan 2021 to 2022 How the CMA will deliver on its strategy and vision for 2021 to 2022. GOV.UK · 23 Mar 2021 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 316, January 2021, COVID-19 special edition Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2021 Policy & government NDA Business Plan 2021 to 2024 Our current Business Plan includes a 20 year overview and planned activities for the next 3 years. GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2021 Policy & government Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 22 Mar 2021 Policy & government Who We Are - Environmental Standards Scotland Environmental Standards Scotland · 21 Mar 2021 Policy & government Use of receipts from Right to Buy sales We are seeking views on ways to reform rules on using Right to Buy receipts from sold council homes, and on reforming the national one-for-one replacement commitment. GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2021 Policy & government Chancellor and G7 Finance Ministers agree milestone support for vulnerable countries Chancellor Rishi Sunak and his G7 counterparts today agreed to back proposals for vulnerable countries to receive further financial support during the global pandemic (19 March). GOV.UK · 19 Mar 2021 Policy & government Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Strategy effective from March 2021 The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's current Strategy sets out the strategic direction and long-term objectives. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2021 Policy & government Government unveils plans for wide-ranging Waste Prevention Programme Proposals to support sustainable fashion unveiled on Global Recycling Day. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2021 Policy & government Contact us - pca.state.mn.us Minnesota PCA · 17 Mar 2021 Policy & government Flipflopi arrives in Uganda The Flipflopi sailing boat arrives in Uganda to the source of the River Nile, to tackle plastic pollution in Lake Victoria and the East African region. GOV.UK · 17 Mar 2021 Policy & government 2020 Sanctuary Award winners announced The MOD’s Sanctuary Awards 2020 champion sustainability and celebrate the work of our people in defence-wide projects. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2021 Policy & government MOD's Sanctuary Awards winners 2020 The MOD's annual Sanctuary Awards showcased sustainability across the MOD estate and highlighted projects to reduce plastic waste, conserve rare species, restore heritage assets, reduce emissions and save electricity. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2021 Policy & government More than Zero: why Net Zero alone won’t save the planet - and what will Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, to the Whitehall and Industry Group on 16 March 2021 GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2021 Policy & government Mr K Y Choo v Citigroup Global Markets Ltd: 3201735/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2021 Policy & government Mr T Callaghan and Mr E Hamilton v YWR Airdrie Ltd: 4106681/2020 and 4106679/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2021 Policy & government Prospect Origin Limited v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs [2021] UKUT 0051 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge Jonathan Richards and Judge Guy Brannan on 12 March 2021 GOV.UK · 15 Mar 2021 Policy & government GHG Projections and Assessment of Policies and Measures in Austria - Umweltbundesamt Österreich Umweltbundesamt Austria · 15 Mar 2021 Policy & government 48,000 businesses already registered to offer workplace testing Workplace testing programme ramps up as 48,000 businesses register for free, regular and rapid tests for their employees. GOV.UK · 13 Mar 2021 Policy & government Mr S Goodwin v J S Highfield and others: 2601474/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Mar 2021 Policy & government HCOTEG23000 - Law - background: European and environmental legislation GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2021 Policy & government Finance Bill 2021 Published The Finance Bill puts into law measures announced at Budget to help ensure millions of jobs and livelihoods continue to be protected as part of the government’s Plan for Jobs. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2021