Recycling news: 2022

Policy & government Creative Earth competition in Ashgabat: winners announced The British Embassy’s Creative Earth competition for young people to paint a picture of the climate-friendly world they’d like to live in generated a fantastic and unprecedented number of entries. GOV.UK · 21 Apr 2022 Policy & government More than 200 British businesses celebrated as Queen’s Awards for Enterprise winners revealed The winners of The Queen's Awards for Enterprise have been announced today. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2022 Policy & government Renewables Obligation (RO): addressing electricity supplier payment default under the RO scheme We're seeking views on the options for addressing electricity supplier payment default under the Renewables Obligation (RO) support scheme in England and Wales. GOV.UK · 20 Apr 2022 Policy & government Reducing peatland emissions Peat soils store greenhouse gases for millennia if they stay waterlogged. However, an estimated 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions are released from peat soils due to their modification by humans. Reducing these emissions will help meet climate targets, with objectives to achieve this set out in action plans by the governments of the UK. This POSTnote describes the pressures on peat soils an… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 20 Apr 2022 Policy & government BROMIERTE FLAMMSCHUTZMITTEL IN DER AQUATISCHEN UMWELT - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt Austria · 20 Apr 2022 Policy & government Reclaim minerals extraction and landfill sites to agriculture The legislation, policies and advice that planning authorities need to consider to reclaim the quality and structure of soil for farming use. GOV.UK · 19 Apr 2022 Policy & government Drug Therapies for COVID-19 Research studies involving thousands of people have allowed scientists to test which drugs are effective at treating COVID-19. Several drug therapies are now available to treat people who are in hospital with COVID-19, or to prevent infections in vulnerable people becoming more serious. This briefing explains which drugs are available, the groups of people in which they are used and how they wo… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 19 Apr 2022 Policy & government Evaluating the impact of British International Investment’s infrastructure portfolio This report provides an overview of British International Investment’s (BII) investments in the infrastructure sector across Africa and Asia. GOV.UK · 13 Apr 2022 Policy & government Mr A R Ursu v H&H Haulage and H&H Recycling Ltd: 3321700/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 12 Apr 2022 Policy & government Crackdown on waste crime: Time to stop trashing our future Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan's speech on waste crime at a Let’s Recycle and Environmental Services Association event on Tuesday 12 April. GOV.UK · 12 Apr 2022 Policy & government Government announces new crackdown on fly-tipping Plans to save money for households disposing of DIY waste, alongside new grant funding for Local Authorities to clamp down on fly-tipping. GOV.UK · 11 Apr 2022 Policy & government CCC responds to UK Government’s Energy Security Strategy The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has issued an initial response to the UK Government’s British Energy Security Strategy, published today. Climate Change Committee · 7 Apr 2022 Policy & government Mr B Pearson v DS Smith Recycling UK Ltd: 2414202/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Apr 2022 Policy & government Nottingham outdoor retailer Alpkit set to scale-up with seven-figure funding package Outdoor retailer Alpkit receives a £2.7 million funding package from HSBC UK, backed by UK Export Finance. GOV.UK · 7 Apr 2022 Policy & government UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) POST Fellowship 2022 Applications closed 22 May 2022. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Apr 2022 Policy & government Major acceleration of homegrown power in Britain’s plan for greater energy independence Cleaner and more affordable energy to be made in Great Britain under bold plans to boost long-term energy independence, security and prosperity. GOV.UK · 6 Apr 2022 Policy & government Event summary: Financial Risks of Nature Loss This event was held on the 17th of March 2022 to launch the publication of the new POSTnote on ‘Financial Risks of Nature Loss’. The event was sponsored by the British Ecological Society and chaired by Baroness Parminter. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Apr 2022 Policy & government The Children’s People and Nature Survey for England: 2021 update The Children’s People and Nature Survey ran between the 11th and 26th August 2021 (during the school holidays) and 21st September and 11th October 2021 (during term-time), to understand how children and young people aged 8-to-15 are engaging with the natural environment inside and outside of school in England. GOV.UK · 6 Apr 2022 Policy & government UK backs hydrogen technologies with £400 million awarded to Johnson Matthey UK Export Finance guarantees sustainability-linked loan, supporting homegrown research and development in sustainable technologies and hydrogen GOV.UK · 6 Apr 2022 Policy & government Farming company fined for polluting Somerset watercourse Farming company Velcourt Ltd, who manage and advise on farms throughout Europe, polluted a Somerset watercourse with dirty, ammonia-rich water, killing hundreds of fish. GOV.UK · 5 Apr 2022 Policy & government Online Choice Architecture: How digital design can harm competition and consumers Two papers from the CMA's Behavioural Hub discussing and summarising evidence on online choice architecture (OCA) and how it potentially causes harm. GOV.UK · 5 Apr 2022 Policy & government Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener This strategy sets out policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet our net zero target by 2050. GOV.UK · 5 Apr 2022 Policy & government CH71200 - Penalties for Failure to Notify: In what circumstances is a penalty payable: What is a relevant period or tax period GOV.UK · 5 Apr 2022 Policy & government BR8 7QP, TJ Composting Services Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/ZP3995HS/V009 View the permit issued for Swanley Recycling Centre, Swanley under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2022 Policy & government Minister for Skills addresses Policy Exchange Alex Burghart sets out the future of skills GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2022 Policy & government Piles of rubbish cleared from M56 as National Highways supports national litter-picking campaign National Highways’ support for a national litter-picking campaign gained momentum as piles of rubbish were removed from the M56 in Cheshire. GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2022 Policy & government WV13 2NP, Fenix Battery Recycling Ltd: environmental permit refused - EPR/WP3201LD/A001 The refusal by the Environment Agency of a permit application for a battery recycling facility in Willenhall, Walsall. GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2022 Policy & government Part 3: Mineral Hereditaments The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property. GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2022 Policy & government Part 2: Valuation Officers and local authorities The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property. GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2022 Policy & government Bioplastics - Vlaanderen.be OVAM (Flanders waste agency) · 2 Apr 2022 Policy & government Registratie als inzamelaar, afvalstoffenhandelaar of -makelaar - Vlaanderen.be OVAM (Flanders waste agency) · 1 Apr 2022 Policy & government Environment Bill 2020 Documents related to the 2020 Environment Bill. The Bill will bring into UK law environmental protections and recovery. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2022 Policy & government About us We’re creating a clean and safe environment for future generations. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2022 Policy & government Review of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 The Secretary of State is required to conduct a review of the act and to publish a report of the conclusions of that review within 5 years of the act coming into force. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2022 Policy & government Animal burials: prevent groundwater pollution How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2022 Policy & government British Embassy Panama: 2022-2023 call for project proposals coming soon The British Embassy in Panama will soon announce a call for proposals through social media channels. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2022 Policy & government Decision for TURNERS PALLETS & RECYCLING SERVICES LTD Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands for TURNERS PALLETS & RECYCLING SERVICES LTD GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2022 Policy & government Civil Service Pay Remit guidance, 2022 to 2023 This guidance provides a framework within which all departments will set pay for 2022/23, and for departmental pay strategies and pay reporting GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2022 Policy & government The future of COVID-19 vaccines A new generation of COVID-19 vaccines could support vaccination strategies in the long term. But what are the latest developments from preclinical and clinical trials? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 31 Mar 2022 Policy & government DHSC: excess personal protective equipment (PPE) for sale Personal protective equipment for sale by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) including visors, gowns, aprons and goggles. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2022