Recycling news: 2024

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.

Policy & government Miss I Potts v Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: 1303320/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2024 Policy & government Anti-drone no fly zones to combat prison smuggling Criminal gangs who try to fly phones, drugs and weapons into prisons using drones face finding themselves there instead under tough new restrictions coming into force today (25 January). GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2024 Policy & government Sewer power to heat homes and businesses and help keep bills low after government backing Homes and businesses to benefit from greener, low-cost heating as 4 new Green Heat Network projects receive a share of £80.6 million. GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2024 Policy & government Air passenger travel guide A guide to your rights and responsibilities as an air passenger. GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2024 Policy & government Aviation passenger charter research Explores public views on the aviation passenger charter and suggests improvements to ensure its usability. GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2024 Policy & government Shifting Shoreham shingle to Lancing for better flood protection Recent storms caused erosion on the beach in Lancing. Up to 12,000 cubic metres of shingle will be brought in to maintain defence to homes and businesses. GOV.UK · 25 Jan 2024 Policy & government Smarter regulation: improving price transparency and product information for consumers We are seeking views from anyone who has an interest, expertise, or experience in any or all of the consumer transparency proposals contained in this consultation document. GOV.UK · 24 Jan 2024 Policy & government Carbon offsetting This POSTnote summarises the challenges affecting the integrity of carbon credits traded on voluntary carbon markets and outlines options for addressing these. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 24 Jan 2024 Policy & government Suspended sentence for illegal dumping on flood plain A North Yorkshire man has received a suspended prison sentence for the illegal deposit of waste on the River Swale flood plain. GOV.UK · 24 Jan 2024 Policy & government ESFA Update: 24 January 2024 Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers. GOV.UK · 24 Jan 2024 Policy & government Artificial intelligence (AI) glossary This glossary compiles key terms used in recent POST research on artificial intelligence (AI). POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 23 Jan 2024 Policy & government The Building Safety Levy: consultation This consultation seeks views on the design and implementation of the Building Safety Levy. GOV.UK · 23 Jan 2024 Policy & government Use of artificial intelligence in education delivery and assessment This POSTnote considers how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can be used by educators and learners in schools, colleges and universities. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 23 Jan 2024 Policy & government Drone Restricted Airspace around Prisons & Young Offender Institutions in England and Wales Guidance on submitting applications to fly drones within Restricted Airspace at Prisons and Young Offender Institutions, effective from 25 January 2024. GOV.UK · 23 Jan 2024 Policy & government Recycle right at kerbside - Ministry for the Environment NZ Ministry for the Environment · 23 Jan 2024 Policy & government Space education resources: How to spot a hurricane A resource for teaching children about hurricanes, weather, satellites and climate change. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2024 Policy & government OPSS takes enforcement action over dangerous e-bike battery OPSS is taking enforcement action and warning consumers about a dangerous e-bike battery manufactured by a company called UPP. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2024 Policy & government A review of the implementation of environmental assessment regimes in England - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 22 Jan 2024 Policy & government More support for industry to cut emissions and energy bills Over £190 million will be made available to help industry in the transition to net zero, reducing emissions as they switch to cleaner, cheaper energy. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2024 Policy & government High Commissioner for a Day 2024 Competition The British High Commission in Belmopan is launching the ''High Commissioner for a Day 2024'' competition as we celebrate International Women's Month. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2024 Policy & government Top 10 Tips for tip-top applications Watch our caseworkers' top tips to make sure your applications are complete and correct. Avoid more than 20 common requisition points. GOV.UK · 22 Jan 2024 Policy & government Ms V Britton v Ministry of Justice (HMCTS): 1401427/2023 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2024 Policy & government Copart / Hills Motors merger inquiry The CMA investigated the completed acquisition by Copart, Inc. of Green Parts Specialist Holdings Ltd (Hills Motors). GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2024 Policy & government Mr D Stanworth v West Midlands Trains Ltd: 1301410/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2024 Policy & government Green skills for education and employment This briefing outlines what green skills are, why they are important for net zero, challenges and opportunities for skills development and related policy issues. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 19 Jan 2024 Policy & government Preparations put up for retail sale (Tariff notice 5) Check the tariff classification for preparations put up for retail sale. GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2024 Policy & government Rooibos tea (Tariff notice 7) Check the tariff classification for rooibos tea. GOV.UK · 19 Jan 2024 Policy & government Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: policy statement Evidence of the safety of the Republic of Rwanda for the purposes of relocating individuals under the terms of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government Cold-Health Alerts issued by UKHSA and the Met Office Regular updates on the Cold-Health Alerts (CHAs) issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government Mrs Y Muzadzi-Matika v Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust: 2408982/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government The future of fertiliser use This POSTnote summarises environmental and economic concerns arising from fertiliser use and the mitigation opportunities via diversification and innovation. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government Enter our competition to be Ambassador For a Day in Georgia 2024 The British Embassy in Tbilisi invites female students in Georgia aged 18 to 22 to enter a competition to be an Ambassador for a Day. GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government Government remains largely off track to meet its environmental ambitions, finds OEP in annual progress report - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Office for Environmental Protection · 18 Jan 2024 Policy & government Freshwater habitat restoration This briefing outlines the evidence relating to the restoration of freshwater habitats in the UK and the key challenges to delivering this. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 17 Jan 2024 Policy & government 187 & 187a Dudden Hill Lane, London NW10 1AR: LON/00AE/LSC/2020/0325 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge D Brandler and J Mann MCIEH on 20 August 2021 GOV.UK · 17 Jan 2024 Policy & government CMA wins appeal on legal challenge to overseas information requests The Court of Appeal agrees that companies outside the UK must provide information requested by the CMA – entirely dismissing legal challenges from BMW and VW. GOV.UK · 17 Jan 2024 Policy & government National Policy Statement for natural gas supply infrastructure and gas and oil pipelines (EN-4) Planning guidance for developers of nationally significant natural gas supply infrastructure and gas and oil pipeline projects. GOV.UK · 17 Jan 2024 Policy & government Amending The Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 and The Bread and Flour (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1998 Seeking views on proposals to update and amend provisions on the compositional requirements for bread and flour. GOV.UK · 17 Jan 2024 Policy & government Fly-tipping statistics for England Annual incidents of fly tipping in England. GOV.UK · 17 Jan 2024 Policy & government Close your landfill site The standards you must meet to close your landfill site and move it into aftercare. GOV.UK · 17 Jan 2024