Recycling news: 2018

Policy & government Road to Zero: A missed opportunity? The development of the Government’s Road to Zero Strategy offered a unique opportunity for policy-makers to set out their vision for a cleaner, greener UK transport system. Although encouraging in parts, overall the Strategy still leaves plenty of questions unanswered, says Ewa Kmietowicz. Climate Change Committee · 10 Jul 2018 Policy & government Government’s Road to Zero Strategy falls short, CCC says The Road to Zero Strategy contains welcome ambition to increase the number of electric vehicles on UK roads by 2030 and to increase new charging infrastructure in homes and on streets. But there are many missed opportunities too, the CCC says. Climate Change Committee · 10 Jul 2018 Policy & government David Bunting David has more than 20 years’ legal experience. He trained in the Inland Revenue and has worked extensively on tax matters, leading large HMRC legal teams dealing with tax policy and legislation in relation to UK business and environmental taxes including Corporation Tax, VAT, Customs and Excise duties, oil and gas taxation, Landfill Tax, Climate Change Levy and betting and gaming duties. He has a GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2018 Policy & government Extension of security deposit legislation This measure is about the extension of security deposit legislation to Corporation Tax and Construction Industry Scheme deductions. GOV.UK · 6 Jul 2018 Policy & government The heat is on: the importance of resilient water supplies Whilst the recent warm weather has been a welcome treat for some of us, extended hot and dry periods put extra pressure on UK water supplies. Climate change is only adding to the problem. David Style says steps must be taken now, by regulators, water companies and individuals, to ensure the taps don’t run dry in the years ahead. Climate Change Committee · 5 Jul 2018 Policy & government Greening Government Commitments 2016 to 2020 Actions UK government departments and their agencies will take to reduce their impacts on the environment in the period 2016 to 2020. GOV.UK · 5 Jul 2018 Policy & government Persistent Chemical Pollutants A legacy of persistent pollutants is widely distributed in the environment, increasing the potential for exposure of wildlife and humans. This POSTnote sets out the challenge this posed for regulators, current regulatory approaches and some of the emerging issues. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 4 Jul 2018 Policy & government Local Government Association Annual Conference 2018 Secretary of State Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP speaking at the Local Government Association Annual Conference 2018. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2018 Policy & government RH1 2LW, Enlightened Lamp Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Mercury Recovery Redhill, Surrey, Redhill under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2018 Policy & government Households urged to play their part in tackling waste crime The Environment Agency reveals over a third of illegally dumped waste is from households GOV.UK · 3 Jul 2018 Policy & government Biometric Technologies Biometric technologies identify individuals based on their distinguishing physical and behavioural attributes, such as fingerprints, face, and voice. Unlike passwords or traditional identity documents, biometric attributes are inherently linked to a person and cannot usually be lost or forgotten, potentially providing greater security and convenience. This briefing focuses on how these technolo… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Jun 2018 Policy & government DIO restores much loved Wiltshire monument A historic chalk monument on Salisbury Plain has been restored by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) with the help of partners and the local community. GOV.UK · 29 Jun 2018 Policy & government ST15 0SS, Blancomet Recycling UK Limited: environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Blancomet Recycling, Stone under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 29 Jun 2018 Policy & government Where to Recycle E-Waste - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 28 Jun 2018 Policy & government Dengue Clusters - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 27 Jun 2018 Policy & government Apply the lessons of the past decade, or risk a poor deal for the public in the next Ten years after the Climate Change Act came into force, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) says the… Climate Change Committee · 27 Jun 2018 Policy & government Age of Criminal Responsibility A POSTnote that discusses the age of criminal responsibility and explores issues arising from international legal standards, the scientific research on children's mental and moral development, and alternative approaches to dealing with children in conflict with the law. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Jun 2018 Policy & government Overview - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 26 Jun 2018 Policy & government Welcome to Eurostat - European Commission Eurostat news · 26 Jun 2018 Policy & government Relationships and Sex Education Teaching about relationships and sex in UK schools often focuses on the biology of reproduction. Stakeholders have called for lessons to cover a broader range of issues, such as healthy relationships and the risks posed by using digital technology. The subject Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) will become statutory in all secondary schools in England in the near future. There is ongoing con… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 25 Jun 2018 Policy & government Civil service pay guidance 2018 to 2019 This guidance provides a framework within which all civil service departments will set pay for 2018 to 2019. GOV.UK · 25 Jun 2018 Policy & government Dawdon mine water treatment scheme Dawdon mine water treatment scheme protects a vital source of drinking water and is located in County Durham, England. GOV.UK · 20 Jun 2018 Policy & government OX29 5BB, Controlled Reclamation (Oxford) Limited: environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Dix Pit Aggregate Processing Facility, Stanton Harcourt under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 20 Jun 2018 Policy & government GovTech Catalyst round 2 live question and answer session The GovTech Catalyst team held a webinar on 12 June 2018 to answer questions from prospective round 2 challenge owners. GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2018 Policy & government CIRD82400 - R&D tax relief: categories of qualifying expenditure: consumable items - meaning of consumed or transformed GOV.UK · 19 Jun 2018 Policy & government David Bunting appointed interim General Counsel and Solicitor David Bunting has been appointed following Gill Aitken’s decision to leave HMRC to take up a new role as Registrar at the University of Oxford. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2018 Policy & government Reducing plastic waste in the environment: apply for funding Businesses can apply for a share of £4 million to support innovative ideas that reduce persistent plastic waste in the environment through new alternatives. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2018 Policy & government HS2 Greatmoor Railway Sidings: Transport and Works Act order Approval to construct railway sidings adjacent to the Aylesbury Link Railway. GOV.UK · 18 Jun 2018 Policy & government Fertilizers and low emission development in sub-Saharan Africa Greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer usage are currently low due to low application rates of nitrogen fertilizers GOV.UK · 16 Jun 2018 Policy & government Adaptation | Global Environment | Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan - env.go.jp Japan Ministry of the Environment (English) · 16 Jun 2018 Policy & government Issue briefing: calculating the 2016 to 2017 tax gap This briefing explains why we calculate the tax gap each year and how it influences the way we work to collect taxes. GOV.UK · 14 Jun 2018 Policy & government Green light for ultra-fast electric car charging innovation New technologies to create safer, high-powered electric car batteries have been supported by £22 million of industrial strategy funding. GOV.UK · 12 Jun 2018 Policy & government CCC congratulates former Chief Executive on OBE The former Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change, Matthew Bell, has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in recognition of his contribution to combatting climate change. Climate Change Committee · 11 Jun 2018 Policy & government Litter pick on World Oceans Day Sellafield Ltd employees, contracting and community colleagues carried out a litter pick on Seascale beach to mark World Oceans Day 2018. GOV.UK · 11 Jun 2018 Policy & government Government steps up the fight against waste criminals Fight to tackle scourge of waste crime takes another step forward today as Michael Gove announces a comprehensive review to beef up the government’s approach. GOV.UK · 9 Jun 2018 Policy & government The Queen on the application of The Durham Company Ltd (trading as Max Recycle) v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs and HM Treasury:[2018] UKUT 0188 (TCC) Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Nugee on 8 June 2018. GOV.UK · 8 Jun 2018 Policy & government SN4 8DW, Crapper & Sons Landfill Limited: environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Park Grounds Farm, Swindon under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 7 Jun 2018 Policy & government DVLA business plan 2017 to 2018 Our business plan 2017 to 2018 details what we will deliver in the year and includes our financial and volume forecasts. GOV.UK · 7 Jun 2018 Policy & government Success on a pallet At Sellafield we take recycling and reducing domestic waste very seriously. GOV.UK · 6 Jun 2018 Policy & government LLWR joins fight to combat pollution on our beaches LLW Repository Ltd (LLWR) and GRAHAM Construction link up on World Environment Day for Beach Clean at Drigg. GOV.UK · 6 Jun 2018