Recycling news: 2026

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.

Policy & government DNA contamination controls: laboratory (FSR-GUI-0018) How to control and avoid contamination in laboratory activities involving DNA evidence recovery and analysis. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Drought Conditions Worsen in Western Region - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Shortlist for UK Town of Culture revealed Fifteen towns shortlisted for the first UK Town of Culture competition GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Bahrain travel advice FCDO travel advice for Bahrain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Earth Observation Missions and Technology Innovation Call 1 The UK Space Agency invites proposals for UK-based research and development projects to develop innovative Earth Observation technologies. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Environment Agency corporate scorecards 2025 to 2026 The Environment Agency corporate scorecard shows a high level overview of our performance against our environmental and business aims. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Tajikistan travel advice FCDO travel advice for Tajikistan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Evidence and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Marine Management Organisation evidence strategy, requirements and reports. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government E-petition relating to offshore detention and deportation of illegal immigrants An e-petition about “offshore detention and deportation of illegal immigrants” is being debated in Westminster Hall on 13 July 2026. The debate will be opened by John Lamont MP. House of Commons Library · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Overseas business risk for Hong Kong Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Hong Kong. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Veterinary reforms: EFRA welcomes proposal for new independent regulator - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government List of ministers' interests Relevant interests of ministers serving in HM Government GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Japan travel advice FCDO travel advice for Japan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Civil Service staff networks Our networks offer help and support to civil servants and raise awareness of some of the barriers faced by our underrepresented groups. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Storing waste samples for regulation or investigation: RPS 183 Environment Agency regulatory position on storing waste samples for regulation or investigation at sites other than where the samples are tested or analysed. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $18.6 Million to Create 662 New Homes in Gateway Cities - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr A Gheorghiu v Superdrug Stores plc: 3303939/2024 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Competition and Markets Authority We promote competition and protect consumers with a clear end goal – economic growth and household prosperity. CMA is a non-ministerial department. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government About us We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government BBC Charter Renewal: a reading list The BBC's charter review, launched in December 2025, aims to "futureproof" the BBC. House of Commons Library · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government DEC Announces Swimming Advisory at Turtle Island, Lake George - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Rural Payments Agency annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026 The Rural Payments Agency annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government SNAPSHOT NEWSLETTER JULY 2026 - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (.gov) Wisconsin DNR · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: Habico Ltd 350g Jars of Coloured Sand (2606-0268) Product Recall for Habico Ltd 350g Jars of Coloured Sand presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Stewardship in Action: Cultural Repatriation and Environmental Cleanup at Elk Hills - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Oil & Gas: decommissioning of offshore installations & pipelines Decommissioning programmes, including dates, locations, installations decommissioned, method of decommissioning and close-out reports where available. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government India travel advice FCDO travel advice for India. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Handling wholesale or retail vaping products in the UK Find out what you need to do if you sell, store, distribute or handle vaping products by wholesale or retail in the UK. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Product Recall: KTL 2.2kg Squishy Hot Colour Gorilla Toy sold via Debenhams, Howley's Toys, and OnBuy (2603-0183) Product Recall for KTL 2.2kg Squishy Hot Colour Gorilla Toy presenting a risk to health. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Vehicle seizure notices Notices of vehicles seized by the Environment Agency and how to claim them. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Portugal travel advice FCDO travel advice for Portugal. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mr S Masters v Sharman Quinney Holdings Ltd: 6019533/2025 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Preparing for Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme Find out why you need to prepare for 1 April 2026 if you manufacture, import or store vaping products in the UK. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government Bilateral renal agenesis: information for parents Information to help healthcare professionals speak with people, following suspected or confirmed diagnosis of bilateral renal agenesis. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government DE4 5FQ, Philip Jones: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/AP3723ME/A001 View the application submitted by Philip Jones for Brookside Cottage, Foxholes Lane, Tansley, DE4 5FQ. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government DT2 8QR, Mr John Woodward: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/FP3522MN/A001 View the application submitted by Mr John Woodward for Carpenters Lodge, Clyffe, Dorchester, DT2 8QR. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government PE7 2AZ, Dave Taylor: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/MP3622MQ/A001 View the application submitted by Dave Taylor for 192 Wype Road, Eastrea, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2AZ GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government DN21 4HX, Mr Robert Weaver: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/FP3222MK/A001 View the application submitted by Mr Robert Weaver for Highcliffe Farm, South Cliff Road, Gainsborough, DN21 4HX. GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government RG20 8SW, Harvest View (Beedon) Management Company Ltd: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/UP3024MQ/A001 View the application submitted by Harvest View (Beedon) Management Company Ltd for Sanderling House, Woodlark House & Waxwing House (formerly Beedon Farm), Beedon, Berkshire, RG20 8SW GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026 Policy & government CV6 6HN, Winvic Construction Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/KP3122MF/A001 View the application submitted by Winvic Construction Limited for Wilsons Lane Coventry, Land West of Wilsons Lane, Coventry, CV6 6HN GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2026