Recycling news: 2021

Policy & government Mr A McCarthy v HW Martin Waste Ltd: 2501253/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2021 Policy & government Greenspace Limited v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs [2021] UKUT 0290 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Leech and Judge Jonathan Richards on 22 November 2021 GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2021 Policy & government CAS RAF NetZero ambition The Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston gave a speech at the Kings College London on the RAF's NetZero ambition GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2021 Policy & government National Waste Programme The National Waste Programme was established to implement the UK’s strategy for the management of solid low level radioactive waste (LLW) from the nuclear industry. It is an industry-wide collaboration led by LLW Repository Ltd on behalf of the NDA. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2021 Policy & government Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site in Corfe Mullen A Dorset man who ran an illegal dumping ground has been ordered to pay more than £3,000. GOV.UK · 23 Nov 2021 Policy & government The impacts of wind power on terrestrial mammals- A synthesis ISBN 978-91-620-6510-2 - Naturvårdsverket Swedish EPA (Naturvardsverket, English) · 23 Nov 2021 Policy & government National Waste Programme Quarterly Report: Q1 FY 2021 to 2022 LLWR’s National Waste Programme Quarterly Reports show progress being made within the National Waste Programme community. This report covers Quarter 1 for FY21/22. GOV.UK · 22 Nov 2021 Policy & government Plans unveiled to ban single-use plastics Single-use cutlery and plates could be banned in England as part of a public consultation, and call for evidence launched to tackle other problematic plastics GOV.UK · 20 Nov 2021 Policy & government New rules to drive down cost of school uniform for families Schools will need to follow statutory guidance which requires them to make sure uniform is affordable for all. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2021 Policy & government Regulator of Social Housing - Annual Report and Accounts 2020-21 For the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2021 Policy & government COP26 achieves International Standard For Sustainability The COP26 UN Climate Summit has received international recognition for delivering a sustainable event. This included demonstrating the positive impacts of the summit on local communities and leaving a positive legacy GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2021 Policy & government Environmental cooperation in the Arctic - Norwegian Environment Agency Norwegian Environment Agency · 18 Nov 2021 Policy & government Mr D Dakin v Computer Salvage Specialists (SW) Ltd T/a CSS Recycling: 3301483/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Nov 2021 Policy & government Market Exploration: Hybridisation of the Naval Fleet The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking for innovations in hybrid powertrain technologies that could power naval vessels. GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2021 Policy & government Why National Highways’ A46 road scheme stands out a green mile in drive for net zero carbon By recycling materials from the old road, contractors cut carbon footprint by 23% GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2021 Policy & government Mr Q Thomas v Serco Ltd: 3334459/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Nov 2021 Policy & government Mr M Hallett v Cowbridge Compost Ltd: 1601390/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Nov 2021 Policy & government U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 15 Nov 2021 Policy & government 1080 – use, rules, monitoring and research - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 15 Nov 2021 Policy & government Sellafield ‘blockbusters’ complete removal of iconic chimney top A Sellafield decommissioning success has changed the Cumbrian skyline forever. GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2021 Policy & government Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights complaint to UK NCP about JCB The complainant claims that JCB’s products and construction machinery was used in the demolition of Palestinian property and settlement-related construction that have adverse human rights impacts. GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2021 Policy & government Call for bids: green initiatives in Oman British Embassy in Oman is inviting bids from partners to deliver in-country projects focusing on green initiatives, demonstrating long-term sustainable impact. GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2021 Policy & government Contingency arrangements: GCSE, AS, A level, Project and AEA Consultation proposals for contingency arrangements for the award of GCSE, AS, A level, Project and AEA qualifications in 2022. GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2021 Policy & government Collect and treat waste from different sites within the same premises: RPS 224 When you can collect and treat non-hazardous waste from different sites on one premises before sending it to an authorised waste management facility. GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2021 Policy & government Swanscombe Peninsula confirmed as Site of Special Scientific Interest Natural England’s decision means better protection and recognition for nationally important invertebrates, breeding birds, plants and geology. GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2021 Policy & government The Insolvency Service Annual Report and Accounts 2020-2021 Insolvency Service Annual Report and Accounts 2020-2021 GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2021 Policy & government Annual Research and Development Review 2020/21 This report provides highlights of Sellafield Ltd's Research and Development work over the last 12 months. GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2021 Policy & government 34 The Quays, Lincoln, LN1 2XG: MAN/32UH/LSC/2018/0036 Northern Region Judge C P Tonge and Member Mr P Mountain sitting on 21 July 2021 GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2021 Policy & government World-leading Environment Act becomes law Legislation will improve air and water quality, tackle waste, increase recycling, halt the decline of species, and improve our natural environment. GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2021 Policy & government A Headteacher v Essex County Council and The Governors of a Primary School: 3213291/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2021 Policy & government Make your technology sustainable Increase sustainability throughout the lifecycle of your technology. GOV.UK · 10 Nov 2021 Policy & government Work For Us - Environmental Standards Scotland Environmental Standards Scotland · 9 Nov 2021 Policy & government A worldwide overview of carbon capture, usage and storage patents Part of a series of short reports looking at the worldwide patenting of green technologies. This report focuses on the carbon capture, usage and storage patent landscape GOV.UK · 9 Nov 2021 Policy & government Climate transition - Naturvårdsverket Swedish EPA (Naturvardsverket, English) · 9 Nov 2021 Policy & government E-services - Naturvårdsverket Swedish EPA (Naturvardsverket, English) · 7 Nov 2021 Policy & government Deputy Prime Minister attends topping out ceremony for new prison at Glen Parva The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, spoke at a ceremony to mark the last phase of major construction work at the new prison at Glen Parva in Leicestershire – about his plans for state-of-the-art prisons that put purpose at the core of rehabilitation. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2021 Policy & government UK’s greenest and most innovative prison unveiled Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has unveiled the greenest and most innovative jail in the country. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2021 Policy & government UK leads 45 governments in new pledges to protect nature Governments, farmers and businesses commit to urgent action to protect our land and make our agriculture and food systems more sustainable for the future. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2021 Policy & government Reducing the whole life carbon impact of buildings Buildings contribute a significant proportion of the UK’s carbon emissions and play a key role in achieving net zero emissions targets. This POSTbrief explores the emissions associated with buildings, from design to end of life, and presents an overview of the opportunities for reducing their carbon impact. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 4 Nov 2021 Policy & government COP26: Taking small, practical steps to protect our planet As COP26 continues in Glasgow, SLC colleagues reflect on the organisation’s role in tackling climate change. Annette Garside on the changes she’s made to reduce waste. GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2021