Recycling news: 2018
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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Policy & government
CCC welcomes Government’s recommitment to Carbon Capture and Storage technology
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) welcomes news that the Government plans to develop the UK’s first facility to capture, store and use carbon by the mid-2020s.
Climate Change Committee · 28 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Lancashire businesses unite behind Northern Powerhouse for Lancashire Day
Two new Northern Powerhouse partners announced on Lancashire Day.
GOV.UK · 27 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Margot James' speech at the Government Innovation Conference
The role of Data in creating opportunities for AI in the UK
GOV.UK · 27 Nov 2018
Policy & government
RM18 7NS, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd, EPR/ZP3434EU/S004: permit surrender issued
View the surrender issued for Tilbury Dock Alternative Fuel Facility, Tilbury under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GOV.UK · 27 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Waste duty of care code of practice
This code provides practical guidance on how to meet your waste duty of care requirements in England and Wales.
GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Fly-tipping: New measures in government fight against waste crime
The government is stepping up its fight against rogue ‘man-with-a-van’ waste carriers who fly-tip.
GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Marking ten years of the Climate Change Act
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is marking ten years of the Climate Change Act. The Act, which also established the CCC, received royal assent on 26 November 2008.
Climate Change Committee · 26 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Michael Gove Speech on UK Climate Change Projections
Secretary of State, Michael Gove, gives speech on UK Climate Change Projections
GOV.UK · 26 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Water company to pay a record £975,000 towards environmental improvements following sewage spills on Dorset coast
Wessex Water has offered to pay £975,000 to achieve equivalent environmental benefits following a series of sewage spills in Swanage Bay, Dorset.
GOV.UK · 23 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Campaign to cut plastics around the coast gets boost thanks to Environment Agency
Firm agrees to pay nearly £25,000 to the Marine Conservation Society following breaches
GOV.UK · 23 Nov 2018
Policy & government
CCE - Manual - Umweltbundesamt
Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 23 Nov 2018
Policy & government
BIM35605 - Capital/revenue divide: intangible assets: purchase of tipping sites by a waste disposal company
GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2018
Policy & government
CFM95500 - Interest restriction: groups, periods and financial statements: financial statements: amounts recognised in financial statements
GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Hydrogen is a credible option for the future. The UK must now prepare for the key decisions on zero-carbon energy.
Hydrogen is a credible option to help decarbonise the UK energy system but its role depends on early Government commitment and improved support to develop the UK’s industrial capability, says a new report by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC).
Climate Change Committee · 22 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Coal Authority sustainability report 2017-18
The Coal Authority's sustainability report 2017-18 outlines its sustainability performance in the past year.
GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Stellar new board appointed to lead world-first Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation
Expert advisers appointed to shape the work of the world’s first Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation.
GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Cheryl Thomas v Clothing Recycling Centre Ltd: 1600506/2018
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Kerry Warner v Clothing Recycling Centres: 1600388/2018
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Stephen White v Clothing Recycling Centres Ltd: 1600265/2018
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2018
Policy & government
DVLA business plan 2018 to 2019
Our business plan 2018 to 2019 details what we will deliver in the year and includes our financial and volume forecasts.
GOV.UK · 15 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Reforms must prepare the UK countryside for climate change and ensure that our use of land supports reduced emissions
The Paris Agreement demands tougher action to remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. We must, at the same time, prepare for the inevitable climate change that is already happening. In this context, current uses of land in the UK must change, the CCC says in two new reports.
Climate Change Committee · 15 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Independent review calls for action to tackle serious and organised waste crime
An independent review into serious and organised waste crime has been published.
GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Primary school celebrates Clean Air Day with street party
Leicester primary school marks Clean Air Day with a temporary traffic-free space for the whole community.
GOV.UK · 14 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Work to regenerate dock area in Hull gets under way
A construction project to regenerate a historic riverside dock area in Hull and replace flood defences to better protect 2,000 commercial properties has started.
GOV.UK · 13 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Trends in Agriculture
In the last century, agricultural production intensified, but this increased its impacts on the environment, waste in supply chains and in some regions of the world, disconnected it from people’s lives. Projections of global population growth and changing consumption patterns out to 2050 suggest further increases in food production will be needed. This POSTnote outlines key drivers of global ag…
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 8 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Mr P Foster v Elsa Waste Paper Ltd: 2420661/2017
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 8 Nov 2018
Policy & government
MOD sets out vision to diversify supply base
The Ministry of Defence has today announced plans for modernising its estate and establishing a broader and more diverse supply base.
GOV.UK · 8 Nov 2018
Policy & government
International conference in Shenzhen promotes sustainable business along Belt and Road
The Second International Sustainability Conference in Guangdong convened today in Shenzhen.
GOV.UK · 8 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Water & Shorelines - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov)
Washington Department of Ecology · 8 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Mr S Fouad v Abellio London Ltd: 2300821/2014
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 7 Nov 2018
Policy & government
HRH The Prince of Wales celebrates Ghanaian influence in British art and technology
HRH The Prince Charles, in his keynote speech that was delivered on his visit, celebrated Ghanaian influence in UK's arts, fashion, music, technology, business, academic and sport.
GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Mr P Williams v Suez Recycling And Recovery UK Ltd: 3201635/2018 and 3303683/2018
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Crime prevention in policing – what works?
Event on 4 December 2018. Evidence-based policing is a way of making decisions about 'what works' in policing. It helps the police service make more informed decisions about what policies and practices are cost-effective and improve their service to the public. In this seminar academics, police practitioners and policy experts will discuss research in several thematic areas and how this is guid…
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 5 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Early intervention in the UK
Event on 18 December 2018. What is early intervention? When and how can it help tackle the problems that can occur in the lives of children and young people? What action must be taken at the national and local levels to ensure that its potential is realised for all those who need it?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 5 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Carbon Capture and Usage
Carbon capture and usage (CCU) is a basket of technologies that have collectively gained attention in recent years from industry and policymakers as a potential approach to climate change mitigation.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 2 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Proposals unveiled to cut red tape for divers retrieving marine litter
A consultation to review and streamline the marine licensing system.
GOV.UK · 2 Nov 2018
Policy & government
High hazard safely removed at Chapelcross Site
A four-year project to dismantle 3,000 tonnes of steelwork at Scotland’s first nuclear reactor has been safely completed.
GOV.UK · 1 Nov 2018
Policy & government
DIT support helps green company expand UK operations
Manufacturer of carbon-neutral paper, Paper Plus, set for global growth after the Department for International Trade helped secure a £5.5 million investment.
GOV.UK · 1 Nov 2018
Policy & government
Zero carbon economy Call for Evidence
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has today launched a new Call for Evidence to support is forthcoming advice to the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations on long-term targets for greenhouse gas emissions and the UK’s transition to a net zero-carbon economy.
Climate Change Committee · 30 Oct 2018
Policy & government
Mr S Hill v Hadfield Wood Recyclers Ltd: 2410903/2018
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2018