Recycling news: 2019
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 25 Jul 2026.
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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