Recycling news: 2015

Policy & government 2010 to 2015 government policy: food and farming industry How the government is responding to the growing population's demand for food, while minimising the impacts of farming and food production on the environment. GOV.UK · 8 May 2015 Policy & government Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru - Dewis Iaith / Natural Resources Wales - Language Select - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales · 7 May 2015 Policy & government Sound Material-Cycle Society | Waste & Recycling | Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan - env.go.jp Japan Ministry of the Environment (English) · 28 Apr 2015 Policy & government Cadw— er lles pawb. For us all, to keep. - Cadw Welsh Government News · 23 Apr 2015 Policy & government Tax changes coming into effect 1 April 2015 The following tax changes come into effect today (Wednesday 1 April 2015): GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2015 Policy & government Nottinghamshire landfill site shut down after enforcement action The Environment Agency has announced that enforcement action led to the November 2014 closure of Dorket Head landfill site GOV.UK · 30 Mar 2015 Policy & government HM Treasury's opposition policy costings HM Treasury's costing of opposition polices. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2015 Policy & government Industrial Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency Roadmaps to 2050 The Government has published a set of Roadmaps that chart a low-carbon future for British industry. Developed with… Climate Change Committee · 27 Mar 2015 Policy & government Balancing visibility and flexibility through a power sector decarbonisation target Analysis by the Committee and others has repeatedly shown that the roll-out of low-carbon power generation to 2030… Climate Change Committee · 27 Mar 2015 Policy & government Biotechnology: £20 million funding boost for UK projects 24 ground-breaking projects have won a share of funding to develop their innovative ideas through the Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2015 Policy & government Third 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 · 25 Mar 2015 Policy & government Good progress but much more to do to fulfil Scotland’s ambition A new report published today by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) concludes that Scotland has continued to make good progress towards meeting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but that the Scottish Government will need to strengthen key policies to meet future targets. Climate Change Committee · 23 Mar 2015 Policy & government What lies beneath: the hidden heat network at the heart of the City District heating networks are largely an unknown quantity in the UK, where the gas boiler is both ubiquitous and cheap. Contrast this with Denmark, where two thirds of space and water heating is delivered through pipes to buildings in the form of hot water or steam. Climate Change Committee · 20 Mar 2015 Policy & government Budget 2015: HM Revenue and Customs overview This overview highlights the main new budget 2015 announcements made by the Chancellor. GOV.UK · 18 Mar 2015 Policy & government Assessing the impact of exposure to microplastics in fish Research to assess the potential impacts of microplastics on fish. GOV.UK · 16 Mar 2015 Policy & government CCC visits Northern Ireland Our Chairman Lord Deben, Chief Executive Matthew Bell and I spent 2 days in Northern Ireland in March… Climate Change Committee · 16 Mar 2015 Policy & government Downloadable Documents | Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan - env.go.jp Japan Ministry of the Environment (English) · 15 Mar 2015 Policy & government Contact | Environment Research & Technology Comprehensive Information Website - env.go.jp Japan Ministry of the Environment (English) · 15 Mar 2015 Policy & government New era where families are rewarded for recycling - not fined or bullied Millions of families across the country who recycle their household rubbish will now be rewarded with cash prizes, shopping vouchers and loyalty points. GOV.UK · 14 Mar 2015 Policy & government Implications of the party leaders’ climate pledge for the Committee’s work On February 14th 2015, the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition published a joint statement highlighting the threat of climate change, the opportunity for the UK in responding to it and the importance of 2015 in accelerating action globally. Climate Change Committee · 13 Mar 2015 Policy & government Wales in a Changing Union Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb gave the Institute of Welsh Politics annual lecture at Aberystwyth University. GOV.UK · 11 Mar 2015 Policy & government Points of Light: February 2015 winners The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2015 Policy & government £15 million funding to reduce CO2 emissions on the roads 15 projects have won a share of funding to develop innovative technologies that will help reduce CO2 emissions in road vehicles. GOV.UK · 27 Feb 2015 Policy & government Green technology: 40 projects share £25 million in funding 40 game-changing new technologies have won funding through the first round of Innovate UK’s Energy Catalyst. GOV.UK · 26 Feb 2015 Policy & government Government invests £25 million in game-changing green technologies Forty new technologies have won funding through the first round of Innovate UK’s Energy Catalyst. GOV.UK · 25 Feb 2015 Policy & government Draft legislation: The Landfill Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2015, The Landfill Tax (Qualifying Fines) Order 2015 and guidance This draft legislation sets out how the changes to the regime for waste fines will apply. GOV.UK · 18 Feb 2015 Policy & government CCC welcomes climate change agreement The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) welcomes the signing of a joint pledge by the UK's political leaders on tackling climate change. Climate Change Committee · 16 Feb 2015 Policy & government The challenge: keeping the taps running and water bills affordable Managing water demand, and adopting more flexible approaches to improving resilience, will help maintain affordable bills and secure water supplies over a longer period. Climate Change Committee · 16 Feb 2015 Policy & government Appeal to the tax tribunal Appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) against tax decisions: how to appeal, the hearing, if you lose your case. GOV.UK · 12 Feb 2015 Policy & government First CCC meeting north of the border On a cold January day, I joined our Chairman Lord Deben, other members of the Committee on Climate Change and colleagues from the CCC secretariat on the train at Kings Cross to head to Edinburgh for our January Committee meeting. This was the Committee’s first meeting to be held outside of London, and the first to be open to the public. Climate Change Committee · 28 Jan 2015 Policy & government BS13 8AF: Environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Yanley Landfill, Bristol under the Industrial Emissions Directive GOV.UK · 27 Jan 2015 Policy & government Infrastructure Bill and UK energy mix The Committee on Climate Change has been asked to comment on aspects of the current Infrastructure Bill in its role as independent advisers to Parliament on climate budgets. Climate Change Committee · 26 Jan 2015 Policy & government More powers for Scotland - what happens next? The UK government has published draft legislation on the further powers for Scotland set out in the Smith Commission Agreement. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2015 Policy & government More powers for Scotland - what happens now? The UK Government has published draft legislation on the further powers for Scotland set out in the Smith Commission Agreement. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2015 Policy & government YO12 4QA, Yorwaste Limited: Environmental permit application advertisement View the application submitted by Yorwaste Limited for Seamer Carr Materials Recycling Facility, Seamer. GOV.UK · 20 Jan 2015 Policy & government Climate Change in 2015 Climate Change in 2015: A new blog post by Matthew Bell, Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change. Climate Change Committee · 19 Jan 2015