Recycling news: 2019

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Privacy notice: national operator waste returns This privacy notice is for data returns for waste, materials facilities and technically competent management. GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2019 Policy & government Making decisions on the duty to carry out Safeguarding Adults enquiries - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 11 Aug 2019 Policy & government Clothes designed to grow as children age could mean savings for parents while cutting waste Innovative businesses creating green alternatives to plastic bottles and synthetic materials are being backed by new funding from government and Sky. GOV.UK · 9 Aug 2019 Policy & government CCC responds to IPCC land use and climate change report The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) has today published a major new report which considers the importance of land use globally in reducing emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change. Climate Change Committee · 8 Aug 2019 Policy & government Mr S Thomas v South Wales Wood Recycling Ltd (In Liquidation): 1601579/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Aug 2019 Policy & government NHS pensions for senior clinicians: new changes announced to improve care The Department of Health and Social Care will open a new public consultation proposing full flexibility over the amount senior clinicians put into their pension pots. GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2019 Policy & government Tackling tyre graveyards as new road surface using rubber is trialled A new road surface using recycled tyres is being trialled on the M1 motorway by Highways England. GOV.UK · 7 Aug 2019 Policy & government Spotlight on UK infrastructure as climate changes Recent events at Whaley Bridge dam in Derbyshire have raised questions about UK infrastructure and its ability to cope with a changing climate. In response, the Committee on Climate Change has issued a brief statement. Climate Change Committee · 5 Aug 2019 Policy & government CH98550 - Penalties for VAT and excise wrongdoing: other penalty issues: company and company officer penalties: company officer liable to a penalty GOV.UK · 5 Aug 2019 Policy & government IP6 0NW, Viridor Waste Management Limited: partial surrender issued - EPR/BV4517IM/S010 View the partial surrender issued for Masons Landfill Site, Ipswich under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2019 Policy & government New studies will help drive protections for beetles Two new studies into groups of British beetles have been published by Natural England to provide a better picture of the conservation status of these insects. GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2019 Policy & government Plastic bag sales down 90% since introduction of 5p charge New figures show sales of single-use bags by England's seven biggest retailers continued to fall in 2018/19. GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2019 Policy & government UK Committed to Climate Action The British High Commissioner to Singapore, HE Kara Owen gave a speech on the UK’s strong track record in Climate Action at the 3rd annual Partners for the Environment Forum 2019 on 17 July 2019 GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2019 Policy & government Ingenious Games LLP and Others and The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs:[2019] UKUT 0226 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mrs Justice Falk and Judge Herrington on 26 July 2019. GOV.UK · 26 Jul 2019 Policy & government Driving the electric revolution: apply for funding Businesses can apply for a share of £19 million to develop supply chain processes that will help deliver electrification in 7 sectors. GOV.UK · 25 Jul 2019 Policy & government Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics report - Jan-Mar 2019 This is a quarterly publication which reports provisional figures on the key measurements of local authority collected municipal waste for councils and waste management groups in Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 25 Jul 2019 Policy & government Animal by-products: how to burn them at an incinerator site How to get your site approved, the category your site falls into, the type of incinerator you need and how it must be maintained. GOV.UK · 24 Jul 2019 Policy & government 5G technology 5G is the next generation of mobile communications technology. It follows on from the previous generations of mobile technology, such as 3G and 4G. 5G is expected to improve on previous mobile technologies by providing faster, lower latency (response time) mobile broadband connections and being able to connect a greater number of devices to a mobile network in a particular area while maintainin… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 24 Jul 2019 Policy & government Major demolition milestone at HS2’s Old Oak Common site as Great Western sheds cleared Former railway sheds make way for new HS2 super-hub station designed to link HS2 with Crossrail and Great Western services GOV.UK · 23 Jul 2019 Policy & government Insolvency Service: annual report and accounts, 2018 to 2019 The Insolvency Service annual report and accounts 2018 to 2019 GOV.UK · 23 Jul 2019 Policy & government Stronger protections for the environment move closer as landmark Bill takes shape New measures to enhance wildlife, transform our waste system and improve the resilience of water supplies set out in Environment Bill policy statement. GOV.UK · 23 Jul 2019 Policy & government Waste and recycling: making recycling collections consistent in England Seeking views on plans to make local authorities collect the same kind of materials for household recycling and on improving how businesses recycle in England. GOV.UK · 23 Jul 2019 Policy & government Packaging waste: changing the UK producer responsibility system for packaging waste Seeking views on reforming the UK regulations on producer responsibility for packaging waste. GOV.UK · 23 Jul 2019 Policy & government Draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill 2018 The draft Environment Bill sets out how we will maintain environmental standards and build on the 25 Year Environment Plan. We've published a July 2019 update. GOV.UK · 23 Jul 2019 Policy & government Land affected by contamination Provides guiding principles on how planning can deal with land affected by contamination. GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2019 Policy & government Flat 116B Ashley Gardens, London SW1P 1HL LON/00BK/LBC/2018/0049 & 0077 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge L Rahman on Date 19 June 2019 GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2019 Policy & government State-of-the-art technology creates smoother journeys for drivers Road users will get a smoother driving experience thanks to the pioneering technology used to resurface roads in north Yorkshire. GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2019 Policy & government UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics in drive to net zero New forms of packaging and plastic made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks to new business and government investment. GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2019 Policy & government Oxford-Cambridge Arc Local Industrial Strategies The Local Industrial Strategies for Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Oxfordshire, and the South East Midlands. GOV.UK · 19 Jul 2019 Policy & government West of England Local Industrial Strategy The West of England Local Industrial Strategy sets out long-term priorities to increase productivity in the region. GOV.UK · 18 Jul 2019 Policy & government Improving witness testimony Witness testimony is a written or oral statement given by an individual who has experienced an incident. It is collected during criminal investigations (including through investigative interviews, facial composites and identity parades). However, inaccurate witness testimony (such as the incorrect identification of a suspect) can lead to innocent people being wrongfully convicted. Wrongfully ac… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 18 Jul 2019 Policy & government CMA annual report and accounts 2018 to 2019 The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) fifth annual report covers the financial year 2018 to 2019. GOV.UK · 18 Jul 2019 Policy & government Tackling urban challenges in Malaysia: apply for funding UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million to work with Malaysian partners on solutions to waste and urban transport challenges in Malaysia. GOV.UK · 17 Jul 2019 Policy & government Manage waste on land: guidance for land managers How to deal with waste, including hazardous waste, and prevent pollution. GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2019 Policy & government Mr Krysztof Jamula v Springfield Properties plc: 4120218/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2019 Policy & government Work underway to remove tonnes of plastic from West Cumbrian river River liner was installed 25 years ago GOV.UK · 11 Jul 2019 Policy & government Air quality: brake, tyre and road surface wear - call for evidence Call for evidence on pollutants from brake, tyre and road surface wear and the effect on air quality. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2019 Policy & government Government low carbon fuels strategy for transport Speech given by Michael Ellis MP, Minister of State for Transport, at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Annual Conference. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2019 Policy & government Ms M Janiga v Thistle Recycling Solution Ltd: 2503336/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2019 Policy & government North Warwickshire landowners warned to be vigilant Environment Agency issues warning to prevent landowners becoming a victim at the hands of waste criminals. GOV.UK · 10 Jul 2019