Recycling news: 2022

Policy & government Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 1 - projects awarded funding The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme provides grants for public sector bodies to fund heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2022 Policy & government Business Secretary opens latest meeting of the Critical Minerals Expert Committee Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng opened a meeting of the recently formed Critical Minerals Expert Committee. GOV.UK · 28 Jan 2022 Policy & government Sharing public sector data Sharing public sector data can improve public services, facilitate research and innovation, and inform policymaking. However, public sector bodies face challenges when sharing data, both within the public sector and externally. These include cultural and skills barriers, poor data quality, and lack of public trust. Sharing public sector data also raises security and privacy concerns. This POSTn… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Jan 2022 Policy & government North East charities benefit as stinky landfill operator pays £75,000 to make amends for Ryton blight The operator of the former Path Head Quarry landfill near Ryton has agreed to pay £75,000 to local charitable causes after nuisance odours from its site blighted north east homes in 2016. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2022 Policy & government Mr C Paterson v Abbey Metal Recycling Ltd: 1402008/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2022 Policy & government The Planning Inspectorate annual report and accounts 2020/21 The Planning Inspectorate annual report and accounts 2020/21 GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2022 Policy & government Genomics Beyond Health This report explores how genomics will affect our lives in the future, how the genome can influence people’s traits and behaviours beyond health and how studying our DNA presents both benefits and challenges to society. GOV.UK · 26 Jan 2022 Policy & government TPD11060 - Removals: Table showing the records and documentation a manufacturer must complete for removals without payment of duty GOV.UK · 24 Jan 2022 Policy & government Route-wide waste and material resources assessment (WM-001-00000) A report that provides details on the assessment of the environmental effects of the off-site disposal to landfill of soild waste generated from HS2 Phase 2b Crewe – Manchester. GOV.UK · 24 Jan 2022 Policy & government Genome edited food crops Genome editing creates the possibility of making more precise alterations in the DNA of food crop plants than existing approaches. This POSTnote: describes genome editing technology; identifies which food crops are currently undergoing editing and why; describes the regulation and registration of genome-edited food crops; discusses issues around trade; and describes stakeholder views about the … POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 24 Jan 2022 Policy & government Southwold bathing waters classified as excellent and good 99% of bathing waters in England have passed water quality standards following testing at over 400 designated sites carried out by the Environment Agency. GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2022 Policy & government Government unveils plans to crack down on waste New plans will help tackle fly-tipping and illegal waste exports through stricter background checks and mandatory digital waste tracking GOV.UK · 21 Jan 2022 Policy & government Decision for A.E. Van Hire Limited Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner in the South East and Metropolitan area for A.E. Van Hire Limited GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2022 Policy & government Italians: the climate crisis is the greatest concern Twelve months after the first survey in the framework of the activities promoted by the British Embassy around COP26, a new SWG survey reveals that the climate crisis is the top concern for the vast majority of Italians, especially among the youngest. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2022 Policy & government Restoring agricultural soils Changes to the management of agricultural soil could contribute to improving the ability of soils to produce crops, as well as to wider benefits including mitigating future climate change. This POSTnote summarises the state of England’s agricultural soils and evaluates soil stewardship opportunities. Soil indicators that could be used for monitoring in policy frameworks and incentives relating … POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 20 Jan 2022 Policy & government Reducing agricultural pressures on freshwater ecosystems Freshwater ecosystems in the UK face a myriad of pressures, with agricultural activities a leading source of impacts. Defra’s Agricultural Transition Plan proposes a “systems” approach to mitigate environmental pressures. This POSTnote first describes the components of UK freshwater catchments, then summarises opportunities for developing a more integrated approach to addressing the pressures t… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 19 Jan 2022 Policy & government National transitional requirements and specific national regulations - Norwegian Environment Agency Norwegian Environment Agency · 19 Jan 2022 Policy & government Blackmur T/A IJB Transport: [2021] UKUT 312 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Beech on 13 December 2021. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2022 Policy & government Mr R Jarzemski v Williams Recycling Centre Ltd: 2600402/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2022 Policy & government CCC welcomes Government report assessing UK climate risk The Climate Change Committee (CCC) today welcomes the publication of the UK Government’s assessment of the risks and opportunities facing the UK from climate change. Climate Change Committee · 17 Jan 2022 Policy & government Use of cookies on Environmentagency.no - Norwegian Environment Agency Norwegian Environment Agency · 17 Jan 2022 Policy & government Water and sewerage companies in England: environmental performance for 2020 Annual reporting for 2020 on the environmental performance of the 9 water and sewerage companies, including the Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA). GOV.UK · 14 Jan 2022 Policy & government COVID-19 glossary View definitions for the most commonly used scientific terms relating to COVID-19, as well as a list of organisations involved in public health, their acronyms and descriptions of their work. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 13 Jan 2022 Policy & government Vital upgrades to rearming jetty for Royal Navy completed The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed a significant series of upgrades to the Northern Ammunition Jetty at Glen Mallan near Helensburgh. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2022 Policy & government Doubling down on climate delivery in 2022 CCC Chief Executive, Chris Stark, looks ahead to a packed year for the Climate Change Committee, saying that 2022 must be the year of climate 'delivery' across the board. Climate Change Committee · 12 Jan 2022 Policy & government Fisheries annual report 2020 to 2021 Fisheries activity and expenditure in England from April 2020 to March 2021. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2022 Policy & government Term 1 Newsletter 2021 - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 12 Jan 2022 Policy & government Consultation on proposed changes to the 2022 Accounting Direction The Regulator of Social Housing is proposing to update the existing Accounting Direction. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2022 Policy & government The Accounting Direction for social housing in England from January 2022 The general requirements for the accounts of private registered providers of social housing. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2022 Policy & government Dstl Sustainability Strategic Direction 2021 to 2026 Why we work sustainably, what we do and the actions we take to embed sustainability into our working procedures, practices and culture. GOV.UK · 12 Jan 2022 Policy & government Flat 24 Park House, 117 Park Road, Peterborough PE1 2TN: CAM/00JA/LSC/2021/0011 Eastern Region Judge J Morris & Mr G Smith MRICS FAAV REV sitting on 30 June 2021 GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2022 Policy & government Restriction of phthalates medical devices, monitoring and control instruments Seeking views on extending the restrictions on the use of 4 phthalates in medical devices, monitoring and control equipment in Great Britain. GOV.UK · 11 Jan 2022 Policy & government Napier Barracks planning application The Home Office is currently consulting on planning proposals for the continued use of Napier Barracks for eligible asylum seekers whilst their claims are being considered. GOV.UK · 10 Jan 2022 Policy & government GLAN complaint to UK NCP about Anglo American Complaint about a UK company regarding alleged breaches of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises brought to the UK National Contact Point GOV.UK · 10 Jan 2022 Policy & government Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 2: Autumn 2021 (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 · 10 Jan 2022 Policy & government WasteSorted Schools News - Waste Authority WA WA Waste Authority · 8 Jan 2022 Policy & government Second consultation on Alton environmental permit variation Opportunity to comment on plans for an incinerator in Hampshire GOV.UK · 7 Jan 2022 Policy & government Mr K Goodale v BKP Waste & Recycling Ltd: 1405968/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Jan 2022 Policy & government L Lower v Enviroclear Waste Recycling Ltd: 2307174/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 7 Jan 2022 Policy & government Preventing emerging zoonoses Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. This POSTnote summarises approaches to preventing zoonoses with pandemic potential by targeting animal-environment-human interactions. It reviews current biosecurity measures in the UK and globally, notes lessons from COVID-19 and identifies future strategies. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 7 Jan 2022