Recycling news: 2014

Policy & government Buildings and infrastructure ill-prepared for changing climate The resilience of transport networks, homes, hospitals and water supplies in England need to be enhanced. Climate Change Committee · 8 Jul 2014 Policy & government Landfill gas risk assessment report template Template for providing supporting information for an environmental permit application for landfill. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2014 Policy & government Position statement: Industry code of practice on perimeter soil gas The Environment Agency's regulatory approach to perimeter soil gas following publication of the industry code of practice. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2014 Policy & government Monitoring landfill gas engine emissions: LFTGN 08 This guidance covers the monitoring of emissions from spark ignition engines. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2014 Policy & government Monitoring landfill gas surface emissions: LFTGN 07 Guidance on assessing methane emissions from the surface of permitted landfill sites. GOV.UK · 26 Jun 2014 Policy & government DVLA business plan 2013 to 2014 This plan sets out what the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will do between 2013 and 2014. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2014 Policy & government Monitoring enclosed landfill gas flares: LFTGN 05 The purpose of this document is to provide a best method approach to sampling and analysing emissions from enclosed landfill gas flares. GOV.UK · 24 Jun 2014 Policy & government Monitoring trace components in landfill gas: LFTGN 04 Guidance on monitoring the concentration of trace components in raw landfill gas at permitted or licenced landfill sites. GOV.UK · 24 Jun 2014 Policy & government Management of landfill gas: LFTGN 03 This guidance sets out a structured approach to the management of landfill gas. GOV.UK · 24 Jun 2014 Policy & government Monitoring of landfill leachate, groundwater and surface water: LFTGN 02 Technical guidance for monitoring landfill leachate, groundwater and surface water at permitted landfill sites. GOV.UK · 24 Jun 2014 Policy & government Using geomembranes in landfill engineering: LFE5 This document covers the use of geomembranes in landfill engineering and was originally developed with the British Geomembrane Association. GOV.UK · 24 Jun 2014 Policy & government Earthworks in landfill engineering: LFE4 Design, construction and quality assurance of earthworks in landfill engineering. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2014 Policy & government Using geosynthetic clay liners in landfill engineering: LFE3 This document is aimed at people who design or assess proposals which include a geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) for environmental protection. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2014 Policy & government Cylinder testing geomembranes and their protective materials: LFE2 A methodology for testing protector geotextiles for their performance in specific site conditions. GOV.UK · 23 Jun 2014 Policy & government A global deal of national climate change laws? In early June national legislators from over 70 parliaments met in Mexico to discuss the role national climate… Climate Change Committee · 23 Jun 2014 Policy & government TA6 4TF: environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Walpole Landfill Site, Bridgwater under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 20 Jun 2014 Policy & government Landfill tax bulletin: January 2015 Monthly statistics on Landfill Tax receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK. GOV.UK · 20 Jun 2014 Policy & government Landfill tax bulletin: April 2015 Monthly statistics on Landfill Tax receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK. GOV.UK · 20 Jun 2014 Policy & government Landfill tax bulletin: July 2015 Monthly statistics on Landfill Tax receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK. GOV.UK · 20 Jun 2014 Policy & government Landfill tax bulletin: July 2014 Monthly statistics on Landfill Tax receipts, liabilities and tonnage for the UK. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2014 Policy & government Drivers of diversion from landfill and innovation in the waste industry Qualitative research into the drivers of diversion of waste from landfill and innovation in the waste management industry. GOV.UK · 13 Jun 2014 Policy & government PR4 0XE: environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Clifton Marsh Landfill Site, Preston under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2014 Policy & government David Jones and Danny Alexander introduce Wales Bill in Parliament Welsh Secretary: “Wales Bill delivers ambitious package for Wales” Chief Secretary to the Treasury: “powerful new tools for Wales” GOV.UK · 10 Jun 2014 Policy & government Scottish independence referendum: the final countdown The best of both worlds: Alistair Carmichael outlines his top 3 reasons why Scotland is better off as part of the United Kingdom. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2014 Policy & government 40-legged starfish and more Members of the CCC visited the British Antarctic Survey to find out about the worldwide implications of polar climate change. Climate Change Committee · 6 Jun 2014 Policy & government Queen’s Speech: UK Government will “continue to deliver for people across Scotland” Nine of the 11 bills included in legislative programme will apply in Scotland. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2014 Policy & government Queen’s Speech 2014: what it means for you Information about the key announcements in the Queen’s Speech 2014 and what they could mean for you. GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2014 Policy & government Bringing salmon back to South Yorkshire New fish pass will allow fish to migrate further towards Sheffield GOV.UK · 23 May 2014 Policy & government Committee on Climate Change Chief Executive departs – 23 May 2014 David Kennedy, Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change, has announced he will be leaving to take on a new role. Climate Change Committee · 23 May 2014 Policy & government UK company Chinook Sciences wins UAE deal with a total value of over £300 million 850 jobs created or secured throughout UK supply chain by Chinook’s continuing success. GOV.UK · 22 May 2014 Policy & government Castleford residents invited to comment on new permit application Castleford residents are being invited to comment on an environmental permit application for a new renewable resources facility GOV.UK · 22 May 2014 Policy & government More powers for Scottish government A ‘no’ vote in this year’s referendum does not mean ‘no’ to change, says Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. GOV.UK · 19 May 2014 Policy & government Ensuring value for money and maintaining investment in renewable energy Proposals have been unveiled today to maintain the growing momentum behind renewable electricity investment in the UK, while continuing to deliver value for money for consumers. GOV.UK · 13 May 2014 Policy & government Owen Paterson's speech to the Scotch Whisky Association Owen Paterson's speech to the Scotch Whisky Association on their Members' Day, 12 May 2014 GOV.UK · 12 May 2014 Policy & government Devolution delivering more powers for Scotland Second annual report on implementation of the Scotland Act 2012 outlines progress made so far. GOV.UK · 6 May 2014 Policy & government Second annual report on Scotland Act 2012 implementation An overview of how the financial powers laid out in the Scotland Act 2012 have been implemented so far. GOV.UK · 6 May 2014 Policy & government Free resource efficiency conference A free partnership event to help businesses use resources efficiently is being held by the Environment Agency in Peterborough. GOV.UK · 25 Apr 2014 Policy & government WN2 3DA: environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Amberswood Leachate Treatment Plant, Wigan under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 24 Apr 2014 Policy & government Does the IPCC endorse shale gas? Recent headlines have suggested that the latest IPCC report endorses shale gas. We take a look at what the report actually says. Climate Change Committee · 17 Apr 2014 Policy & government CCC advises government not to “bank” emissions The CCC has recommended that emission reduction targets should not be relaxed for the second carbon budget period. Climate Change Committee · 16 Apr 2014