Recycling news: 2026

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

Policy & government National Security Vetting: security appraisal form Guidance for maintaining security clearance for those with access to highly classified information. GOV.UK · 6 Jul 2026 Policy & government Grünes Band Dreiländereck Bayern – Sachsen – Thüringen: Neues Naturschutzgroßprojekt startet Ziele des neuen Naturschutzgroßprojektes sind es, den länderübergreifenden Biotopverbund entlang und ausgehend vom Grünen Band ökologisch zu stärken und Naturschutz und Deutsch-Deutsche Geschichte gemeinsam erlebbar zu machen. BMUV (German environment ministry, English) · 6 Jul 2026 Policy & government Local government response to the sustainability of data centres in the UK - Local Government Association Local Government Association · 6 Jul 2026 Policy & government Current Fire Restrictions - Oregon State Parks (.gov) Oregon DEQ · 6 Jul 2026 Policy & government MPs to hold a debate on UK rearmament and war fighting readiness - UK Parliament Environmental Audit Committee (Commons) · 6 Jul 2026 Policy & government Energy Secretary Secures Carolinas’ Grid Amid Period of Hot Weather - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 6 Jul 2026 Policy & government CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Moreco Group Ltd (2) Outcome(s) by the Central Arbitration Committee on an application from Unite the Union. GOV.UK · 6 Jul 2026 Policy & government HCOTEG121000 - Marking: other guidance GOV.UK · 6 Jul 2026 Policy & government CFM97210 - Interest restriction: public infrastructure: the asset test GOV.UK · 6 Jul 2026 Policy & government Government steps up action to protect children as AI-enabled toys emerge Government steps up action to protect children with toy safety rules GOV.UK · 5 Jul 2026 Policy & government Tough new rules to crackdown on foreign money in UK elections New rules include a cap on donations from those who've lived overseas and tougher checks on company donations. GOV.UK · 5 Jul 2026 Policy & government Building a future tech sector that works for everyone Women In Tech Taskforce are seeking evidence on the interventions needed to help build a tech sector that works for everyone. GOV.UK · 5 Jul 2026 Policy & government The Economic Impact of Equal Opportunities in the Digital Economy Research estimating the potential economic gains from fully removing barriers, unrelated to skills or productivity, faced by under-represented groups in the UK digital economy. GOV.UK · 5 Jul 2026 Policy & government Making it free to dispose of household asbestos waste - NSW EPA NSW EPA · 5 Jul 2026 Policy & government Future of British horseracing There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of British horseracing on 7 July 2026. The debate will be opened by Lincoln Jopp MP. House of Commons Library · 5 Jul 2026 Policy & government Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York City Metro Region - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (.gov) New York DEC · 4 Jul 2026 Policy & government MDHHS makes recommendations on preventing foodborne illness amid growing cyclosporiasis outbreak - State of Michigan (.gov) Michigan EGLE · 4 Jul 2026 Policy & government Latest Beach Water Quality Grading - Environmental Protection Department (EPD) Hong Kong EPD · 4 Jul 2026 Policy & government Appendix 2 C21e: Data Element 1/11: Additional Procedure Codes This Appendix contains the specific completion rules instructions for each 3-digit Export Additional Procedure Code that can be used in Data Element 1/11 for Customs Clearance Requests (CCR). GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government CDS Declaration Completion Instructions for Imports This guide provides detailed completion instructions for data elements when making an import declaration to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Appendix 2 C21i: DE 1/11: Additional Procedure Codes This Appendix contains the specific completion rules instructions for each 3-digit Import Additional Procedure Code that can be used in Data Element (DE) 1/11 for Customs Clearance Requests (CCR) C21i. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Further education: initial teacher education Information for providers of initial teacher education (ITE) for the further education (FE) sector. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz: 3 July 2026 Joint statement by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron on the Strait of Hormuz. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Compliance Assessment Scheme - Assessment Reports - Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Mexico travel advice FCDO travel advice for Mexico. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Sir Ian Bauckham's speech at the Wellington Festival of Education A speech given by Ofqual's Chief Regulator, Sir Ian Bauckham, at the Wellington Festival of Education. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Investigation launched into Bradford waste dumping The Environment Agency has launched an investigation into the illegal dumping of waste on land in Bradford, West Yorkshire. GOV.UK Environment Agency news — waste · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Planning Act 2008: Infrastructure Planning (Fees) Regulations 2010 - cost recovery by the Planning Inspectorate and public authorities (July 2026) Provides guidance on cost recovery by the Planning Inspectorate and public authorities enabled by Regulation 2A and Regulation 12A of the Infrastructure Planning (Fees) Regulations 2010. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Planning Act 2008: Guidance on powers to direct a project into or out of the NSIP regime Guidance on powers to direct a project into or out of the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) regime GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Planning Act 2008: Guidance on the decision-making stage of an application Guidance setting out the process, statutory requirements and non-statutory expectations during the decision-making stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP). GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Planning Act 2008: Introduction to National Infrastructure Planning Guidance (July 2026) Provides an introduction to National Infrastructure Planning Guidance. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Planning Act 2008: Guidance on preparing an application: Part 1 - Pre-application steps Provides guidance on the pre-application stage for DCO applications. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Planning Act 2008: Guidance on preparing an application: Part 2 - Application contents Provides guidance on the pre-application stage for DCO applications. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Planning Act 2008: Guidance on preparing an application: Part 3 - Content of a Development Consent Order Provides guidance on the pre-application stage for DCO applications. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Crime news: certain AGFS fees to increase Certain Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS) fees are increasing for representation orders dated on or after 28 July 2026. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Consumer value of in-use home energy performance metrics Qualitative research into the value of in-use home energy performance data to consumers. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government CAC Outcome: Unite the Union & Moreco Group Ltd (1) Outcome(s) by the Central Arbitration Committee on an application from Unite the Union. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Reforms to the market authorisations process for regulated products Changes to the market authorisations process and how they affect food and feed businesses. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Supplying explosives precursors and poisons What businesses and professionals need to do when using and supplying certain chemicals. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026 Policy & government Membership Information about the members of the Animals in Science Committee and meeting minutes. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2026