Recycling news: 2017

Policy & government Regulating Advanced Therapies A POSTnote which explains what advanced therapies are and how they can benefit patients, and gives an overview of the current regulatory framework and how this might change after Brexit. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 17 Nov 2017 Policy & government Ambassador Shorter inaugurates UK funded projects in Tripoli As part of his ongoing regional visits across Lebanon, Ambassador Shorter visited the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce and UK funded projects in the city. GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2017 Policy & government Delivering better outcomes for citizens: practical steps for unlocking public value This report led by Sir Michael Barber investigates how central government can ensure it is delivering maximum value for every pound spent on public services. GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2017 Policy & government Over £18 million to go to manufacturing innovations Projects include improving efficiency and sustainability in food packaging and revolutionising a labour-intensive process in high-value manufacturing. GOV.UK · 16 Nov 2017 Policy & government Waste site operation to protect workers and environment The Environment Agency and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the North East are carrying out joint visits to check waste sites are abiding by the law. GOV.UK · 16 Nov 2017 Policy & government Decarbonising the Gas Network The burning of natural gas for heating contributes 14% of the UK’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Decarbonising, or reducing the carbon content of the UK gas supply is one option for reducing the emissions from heating. This POSTnote looks at the contribution that two alternative gases, hydrogen and biomethane, could make in achieving this goal. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 15 Nov 2017 Policy & government Environmental Earth Observation Earth observation (EO) is the process of gathering information about the Earth from a range of sensors to provide monitoring data at a range of scales. This POSTnote outlines some of the environmental uses and benefits of EO data, the potential opportunities from advances in relevant technologies and challenges facing the effective use of EO data. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 15 Nov 2017 Policy & government Communicating Risk People's responses to risk are shaped by the way that such risks are communicated. Communicating risks effectively can defuse concerns, mitigate disaster situations and build trust with public institutions and organisations. This POSTnote defines the often misunderstood concepts of risk, uncertainty and hazard and describes the key stakeholders communicating it. It examines the factors that sha… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 13 Nov 2017 Policy & government Ms D O’Neill v Furniture Recycling Scheme for Hertfordshire (Fresch) and Mr Michael Gadeke: 3346905/2016 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Nov 2017 Policy & government Mr G Turpie and others v Veolia ES (UK) Ltd: 3300471/2015 Employment Tribunal decision GOV.UK · 3 Nov 2017 Policy & government End of life vehicles (ELVs): guidance for waste sites How to apply to be an authorised treatment facility (ATF) for ELVs, comply with ELV regulations and meet recycling targets. GOV.UK · 2 Nov 2017 Policy & government Five reflections on Dieter Helm’s Cost of Energy Review At over 200 pages, Professor Dieter Helm’s review of the cost of energy to UK businesses and households is wide-ranging. It covers many issues that fall firmly within our remit (such as the costs of decarbonising the UK’s electricity supply) and others that don’t (such as electricity network regulation and energy retail tariffs). Climate Change Committee · 31 Oct 2017 Policy & government Business Case Template - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 31 Oct 2017 Policy & government Transformation of former nuclear site into college campus and business park The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority provided land, buildings and equipment to create a college, University Technical College and business park in Gloucestershire. GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2017 Policy & government Views sought on reward and return schemes for drinks containers Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched a call for evidence on how the littering of plastic, metal and glass drinks containers could be reduced GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2017 Policy & government CH81013 - Penalties for Inaccuracies: In what circumstances is a penalty payable: Commencement date - Part 2 GOV.UK · 27 Oct 2017 Policy & government Mr L Clayton v Environmental Technologies Recycling Ltd: 3322836/2016 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Oct 2017 Policy & government Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics report: April to June 2017 This is a quarterly publication which reports provisional figures on the key measurements of local authority collected municipal waste for councils and waste management groups in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 26 Oct 2017 Policy & government Issue briefing: calculating the 2015 to 2016 tax gap This briefing explains why we calculate the tax gap each year and how it influences the way we work to collect taxes. GOV.UK · 26 Oct 2017 Policy & government Understand how your council works How local councils work in England - types of council, decision-making, council finances, local councillors and making complaints GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2017 Policy & government FOI responses published by MOD: week commencing 16 October 2017 Ministry of Defence (MOD) Freedom of Information (FOI) responses published during the week commencing 16 October 2017 GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2017 Policy & government Robert Buckley v R.A.G.S. (UK) Ltd: 1300484/2017 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2017 Policy & government The Danish Environmental Protection Agency - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 17 Oct 2017 Policy & government Mrs R S Kushimo v Union Bank (UK) plc and Union Bank of Nigeria plc: 2206039/2016 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 13 Oct 2017 Policy & government CCC welcomes publication of the UK Government’s Clean Growth Strategy The Government has published a new Clean Growth Strategy, setting out how it intends to further reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet the UK’s legally-binding carbon targets (‘carbon budgets’). The Committee welcomes the publication of the Strategy. Climate Change Committee · 12 Oct 2017 Policy & government Minister Smith attends new Board of Trade to ensure the benefits of free trade are spread throughout the UK Chloe Smith attended the launch of the Board of Trade, which will bring together prominent business and political figures from each part of the UK. GOV.UK · 12 Oct 2017 Policy & government Croeso i Rhentu Doeth Cymru | Welcome to Rent Smart Wales - Rhentu Doeth Cymru Welsh Government News · 11 Oct 2017 Policy & government Landfill methane oxidation techniques Provides evidence on selecting appropriate methane oxidation techniques over the whole life cycle of a landfill GOV.UK · 10 Oct 2017 Policy & government Committee on Climate Change seeks new members The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is looking to appoint two new expert members specialising in climate science and the power sector. Climate Change Committee · 10 Oct 2017 Policy & government The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs v A-Dec Dental UK Limited: [2017] UKUT 0342 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Judge Berrner and Judge Raghavan on 10 October 2017. GOV.UK · 10 Oct 2017 Policy & government Lord Deben and Paul Johnson reappointed to Committee on Climate Change The Chairman of the Committee on Climate Change, Lord Deben, and Committee member Paul Johnson have been reappointed to their roles. Lord Deben has led the Committee since 2012. His five-year term, due to end this year, has been extended for a further five years until September 2022. Paul Johnson’s five-year term, which also concludes this year, has been similarly extended for a further five ye… Climate Change Committee · 10 Oct 2017 Policy & government Reducing security vulnerabilities at rail, bus and coach stations Information for local authorities on preventing terrorist attacks around rail, bus and coach stations. GOV.UK · 9 Oct 2017 Policy & government Mental Health Service Models for Young People This POSTnote describes some of the new models of Children and Young People Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) and examines the challenges to their effective implementation. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Oct 2017 Policy & government Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials The unique properties of engineered nanomaterials are beneficial to a range of industries. However, uncertainties in assessing their potential health and environmental risks could hinder their safe use. This POSTnote summarises the current regulation of nanomaterials and highlights potential future directions for regulatory testing approaches. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 5 Oct 2017 Policy & government Mr M Bennett v Royal Mail Group Ltd: 1800880/2015 Employment Tribunal Decision. GOV.UK · 5 Oct 2017 Policy & government ASSI Guidance for Public Bodies/Competent Authorities - Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland Environment Agency · 4 Oct 2017 Policy & government Annual Review of Performance 2016/17 Annual Review of Performance 2016/17 GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2017 Policy & government Long-term outcomes for the natural environment – the climate change challenge The independent Natural Capital Committee has just published its advice to the government on what long-term goals are needed for the UK’s natural environment over the coming 25 years. Climate change will exacerbate existing pressures on wildlife, water, soil health and habitats – so working out how this affects long-term goals (and how to measure success) is a huge challenge, says Kathryn Brown… Climate Change Committee · 4 Oct 2017 Policy & government Mr R Voralia trading as RTS Textiles Recyclers v Mr J Osowski: UKEAT/0500/12/GE Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mrs Justice Slade, Mrs C Baelz and Mr D Norman on 28 June 2013. GOV.UK · 4 Oct 2017 Policy & government DA8 2AD, European Metal Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued View the permit issued for European Metal Recycling, Erith under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 2 Oct 2017