Recycling news: 2020

Policy & government Government extends £1 million tax break to stimulate investment in UK manufacturing Annual Investment Allowance £1 million temporary cap will be extended until 1 January 2022. GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2020 Policy & government Introduction of a new plastic packaging tax This measure introduces a new plastic packaging tax. GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2020 Policy & government £22.5 million funding to turn industry waste into environmental wins Industries will be helped to tackle waste, boost recycling and build back greener from coronavirus through funding for 5 state-of-the-art research centres. GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2020 Policy & government Using animal by-products at compost and biogas sites How to set up a compost or biogas site, UK and EU standards explained, and alternative treatment methods for animal by-products (ABPs). GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2020 Policy & government Global Resource Initiative taskforce: government response Government response to the recommendations of the Global Resource Initiative taskforce on how to reduce the climate and environment effects of key UK supply chains. GOV.UK · 11 Nov 2020 Policy & government A HYDROGEN SUPPLY CHAIN FOR THE CREATION OF A DECARBONIZED HYDROGEN SOCIETY - env.go.jp Japan Ministry of the Environment (English) · 10 Nov 2020 Policy & government Reducing the impact of plastic on our environment - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 10 Nov 2020 Policy & government Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport - Citizen Space - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 10 Nov 2020 Policy & government Mr D Hughes v Metplast Plastics Recycling Ltd: 3321685/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Nov 2020 Policy & government British Embassy Montevideo: Net Zero Emissions statement The British Embassy Montevideo embraces UN's “Climate Neutral Now” initiative and becomes the first Embassy in the world to obtain international Carbon Neutral certification. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2020 Policy & government COVID-19 vaccines November update: progress of clinical trials Vaccines are the most powerful tool against infectious diseases, and there are over 200 COVID-19 vaccines in development. Which COVID-19 vaccines are closer to the finish line? Which ones have been approved already for use in humans? When will a vaccine be available in the UK? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Nov 2020 Policy & government Secretary of State shows support for Welsh firm’s COVID-19 response during virtual visit Transcend Packaging converted their production lines to create face shields for the NHS. GOV.UK · 6 Nov 2020 Policy & government CCC welcomes independent report on climate change and health The Climate Change Committee (CCC) today welcomes a new independent report on climate change and health commissioned as part of its work to advise Government on the level of the Sixth Carbon Budget. Climate Change Committee · 6 Nov 2020 Policy & government Guildlines for Harmonizing Ocean Surface Microplastic Monitoring Methods - env.go.jp Japan Ministry of the Environment (English) · 5 Nov 2020 Policy & government CCC welcomes new Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Members The Climate Change Committee (CCC) welcomes two new members, Dr Rebecca Heaton and Professor Piers Forster, to its Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. Climate Change Committee · 5 Nov 2020 Policy & government Safe repatriation of High Level Waste from the UK to Germany A consignment of high level waste (HLW) has been safely delivered to its destination in Germany. GOV.UK · 4 Nov 2020 Policy & government Environment Bill resumes passage through Parliament The landmark and world-leading legislation which will transform how we protect and enhance our environment has returned to Parliament. GOV.UK · 3 Nov 2020 Policy & government The Insolvency Service annual plan 2020 to 2021 The plan sets out our targets and priorities, which will inform all of our performance objectives for the year 2020 to 2021 GOV.UK · 3 Nov 2020 Policy & government £49 million uplift drives automotive industry towards green future Government awards funding to low carbon automotive projects across the UK. GOV.UK · 3 Nov 2020 Policy & government Why do we look at high warming levels when assessing UK climate risk? In October 2020, we co-organised a conference on climate risks and adaptation in the UK which considered ‘higher levels’ of global warming. The CCC’s Adaptation Committee bases its assessments of climate risks and adaptation for the UK Government on two levels of warming; ‘2°C’ and ‘4°C’. But what do these mean, and why do we use them? The CCC’s Head of Adaptation, Kathryn Brown, explains. The … Climate Change Committee · 2 Nov 2020 Policy & government CMA to examine if ‘eco-friendly’ claims are misleading The CMA will investigate descriptions and labels used to promote products and services claiming to be ‘eco-friendly’, and whether they could mislead consumers. GOV.UK · 2 Nov 2020 Policy & government River Elwy from Spring Gardens Bridge to Rhuddlan - Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales · 1 Nov 2020 Policy & government Future role for voluntary carbon markets in the Paris era - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 1 Nov 2020 Policy & government Evaluation of the risk for soil organisms under real conditions - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 1 Nov 2020 Policy & government RH12 4QD, Biffa Waste Services Limited: environmental permit variation refused - EPR/AB3700LS/V003 The refusal by the Environment Agency of a permit variation application for a Physical Treatment facility Warnham, West Sussex. GOV.UK · 29 Oct 2020 Policy & government Evidence-led climate policy and robust climate governance are key to delivering the Paris Agreement By Professor Corinne Le Quéré, CCC Committee Member It’s now just twelve months until the UN COP26 climate… Climate Change Committee · 29 Oct 2020 Policy & government EPA Notice - NZ EPA NZ EPA · 29 Oct 2020 Policy & government Shipment of high level waste from the UK to Germany - October 2020 An update on a shipment of waste from Sellafield to Germany. GOV.UK · 28 Oct 2020 Policy & government POST fellowship FAQs What is a POST PhD fellowship? Who can apply for it? Who pays for it? What is it like being a fellow? Read our latest FAQs. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 28 Oct 2020 Policy & government Written decision for Baldwin Skip Hire Ltd (OF1036215), Baldwin Skip Hire 2020 (OF2031164), and former transport managers The Traffic Commissioner's written decision for Baldwin Skip Hire Ltd, Stanley Alan Mattioli and Roy Weir (former transport managers) and Baldwin Skip Hire 2020. GOV.UK · 26 Oct 2020 Policy & government Decision for West Herts Tipper Services Ltd (OF2031340) Written confirmation of the Traffic Commissioner's decision for West Herts Tipper Services Ltd (OF2031340), dated 11 August 2020. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2020 Policy & government Decision for Adnan Manzoor t/a CMH Haulage (OF2012950) Written confirmation of the Traffic Commissioner's decision for Adnan Manzoor t/a CMH Haulage (OF2012950), dated 3 August 2020. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2020 Policy & government Decision for M & A Metals Ltd t/a Spartan Metal Recycling (OF1140256) Written confirmation of the Traffic Commissioner's decision for M & A Metals Ltd t/a Spartan Metal Recycling (OF1140256), dated 28 July 2020. GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2020 Policy & government Talking the high road as Cumbria’s scenic M6 reaches 50 Retired engineers across the country are remembering their role in its birth 50 years ago today (Friday 23 October 2020). GOV.UK · 23 Oct 2020 Policy & government Test, Trace and Isolate: Behavioural aspects People’s behaviour has a major role in the success of test, trace and isolate programmes. Uncertainty about whether to report symptoms, low perceived risk of COVID-19 disease and concerns about the consequences of self-isolation are among the barriers to adherence. Has the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies looked at adherence to TTI? What evidence is there on people’s understanding and … POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 22 Oct 2020 Policy & government Test, trace and isolate programmes for COVID-19 Test, trace and isolate programmes across the UK are under pressure as COVID-19 cases rise in all age groups and demand for tests grows. Further pressure comes from people seeking tests because they have symptoms caused by other respiratory viruses but need a test in order to rule out COVID-19. The Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies has described the impact of current test and tracing on … POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 22 Oct 2020 Policy & government Written decision for Chelsea Scaffolding Access Limited (OK1108933) The Traffic Commissioner's written decision for Chelsea Scaffolding Access Limited (OK1108933), dated 21 June 2018. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2020 Policy & government Environment Agency targets Merton waste sites Multi-agency visits prompted by rise in theft of cabling catalytic converters. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2020 Policy & government Environment Agency targets Dover waste sites Multi-agency visits prompted by rise in theft of cabling catalytic converters. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2020 Policy & government Environment Agency targets Croydon waste sites Multi-agency visits prompted by rise in theft of cabling catalytic converters. GOV.UK · 22 Oct 2020