Recycling news: 2021
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
Defence in a Competitive Age
Defence in a Competitive Age describes Defence's contribution to the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy.
GOV.UK · 30 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Immunising children against COVID-19
As the UK COVID-19 immunisation programme reaches all adults, the Government has announced an update to its policy on using a COVID-19 vaccine in children. So, how does COVID-19 affect children? What will the impact of vaccinating children be on preventing disease and minimising associated risks? And what do we know about public attitudes to using COVID-19 vaccines in children?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 29 Jul 2021
Policy & government
FCDO Next Generation Economics competition 2021 winner announced
James Silvester has been named winner of the 2021 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Next Generation Economics competition.
GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Mr T Smith v FCC Environment (UK) Ltd: 1806928/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Appropriate measures for the biological treatment of waste
We want your comments on our proposed technical guidance for appropriate measures for permitted facilities that biologically treat waste.
GOV.UK · 27 Jul 2021
Policy & government
New £53 million funding for UK manufacturers to boost competitiveness through digital tech
Five brand new research centres and projects to help supply chains become more productive are among recipients of £53 million of funding to drive the development of digital manufacturing technologies.
GOV.UK · 27 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Climate change awareness at Ashgabat International School
British Embassy and Ashgabat International School organised an interactive and educational event aimed at raising the awareness of climate change.
GOV.UK · 27 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Collier Quarrying and Recycling Limited: Goathill Quarry - PPC permit application - Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 27 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Biffa caught exporting banned waste again
Soiled nappies, wigs and clothing in illegal shipment despite earlier conviction.
GOV.UK · 26 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Waste collection services: guidance for local authorities
How waste collectors should prioritise their collection services during extreme circumstances.
GOV.UK · 23 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Mr R Ottenburger v RTS Textile Recyclers Ltd: 3331015/2018
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 23 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Team GB athletes to fly the ‘preventing plastic pollution’ flag
Team GB athletes have been invited to help kick plastics out of sport by making a pledge to tackle plastic pollution.
GOV.UK · 23 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Untitled - European Commission
Eurostat news · 23 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Open access restriction at Stonar Landfill Site: outcome
Find out about plans to change public access to open access land at Stonar Landfill Site in Kent.
GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Birmingham-based company’s recycling failure leads to charity donation
The company has made a payment of £12,900 to the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and The Black Country.
GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2021
Policy & government
SSAC Occasional Paper 23: The use of public funds in supporting the mobility needs of disabled people
This report considers the use of public funds in supporting the mobility needs of disabled people.
GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Unlocking the value of data: Exploring the role of data intermediaries
The CDEI has published a paper on data intermediaries, which was commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Standards for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: action plan
This joint action plan sets out how government, the British Standards Institution, the National Physical Laboratory, and United Kingdom Accreditation Service will work together to unlock the full potential of voluntary standards to support innovation and enable its swift and safe commercialisation.
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Decision for SPD Storage Ltd, Davey Travel Ltd and Michael Davey
Written decision of the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for Wales for SPD Storage Ltd, Davey Travel Ltd and Michael Davey
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Sellafield Ltd Annual Report and Financial Statements 2020/21
These are the financial statements of Sellafield Ltd’s performance in the financial year 2020 to 2021.
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Decision for Battery Reclamation Ltd
Written confirmation of the Traffic Commissioner for the Eastern area decision for Battery Reclamation Ltd
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
National Waste Programme Quarterly Report: Q3 FY 2020 to 2021
The NWP Quarterly report provides a wide range of stakeholders with an update on the actions undertaken by the NDA estate on a quarterly basis. This report is for Q3 for financial year 2020/21
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
National Waste Programme Quarterly Report: Q4 FY 2020 to 2021
The NWP Quarterly report provides a wide range of stakeholders with an update on the actions undertaken by the NDA estate on a quarterly basis. This report is for Q4 for financial year 2020/21
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant public health concern, with a growing body of research describing the effects on the population since March 2020. This POSTnote summarises the key findings from research, highlights the groups most affected and their mental health outcomes, and the limitations of current knowledge. It also discusses policy approaches to protect mental health …
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Green Industries SA launches 2021-2025 Strategic Plan - Green Industries SA
Green Industries SA · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
GIAA Annual Report and Accounts 2020 - 2021
Information on the expenditure and performance of the Government Internal Audit Agency from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
International Trade Committee Areas of Research Interest: UK Trade Policy
The International Trade Committee has published five Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) for 2021 to help support the Committee’s scrutiny of UK trade policy. Each ARI comes with a series of questions aiming to further break down the broad areas. The ARIs focus on UK trade policy and include: Trade negotiations, Gender and trade, Food standards, Developing countries, and Foreign Policy and Trade.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 21 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Creating a vision for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
This consultation seeks views on priorities for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc Spatial Framework.
GOV.UK · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Food insecurity and children’s health
Examining the impact of food insecurity on children’s health, and interventions to support access to healthy food for children.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
National Planning Policy Framework and National Model Design Code: consultation proposals
A consultation on draft revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework and a new draft National Model Design Code.
GOV.UK · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Lillyhall landfill site: radioactive substances activities permit variation
Application from FCC Recycling (UK) Ltd to make changes to its radioactive substances activities (RSA) permit at the Lillyhall landfill site in Cumbria.
GOV.UK · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Clean Up, Green Up and Level Up: how to build a future city
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive at the Environment Agency, speaks at the launch of the EA’s latest 'State of the Environment', hosted by Global Action Plan
GOV.UK · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Annual Report and Accounts 2020 to 2021
Our 2020 to 2021 annual report and accounts reviews a year of progress towards our mission of cleaning up and decommissioning the UK’s civil nuclear sites.
GOV.UK · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Introduction of Plastic Packaging Tax from April 2022
This tax information and impact note is about the new plastic packaging tax.
GOV.UK · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Councillor Handbook: Taxi and PHV Licensing - Local Government Association
Local Government Association · 20 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Highways England lays out roadmap to net zero by 2050
Highways England has announced its ambitious new carbon plan that will see it rapidly cut carbon from road construction, maintenance and operations, and support the transition to zero emission vehicles.
GOV.UK · 19 Jul 2021
Policy & government
OISC Annual Report and Accounts: 2020 to 2021
Publication of OISC Annual Report and Accounts
GOV.UK · 19 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Case Study 3 - Green Industries SA
Green Industries SA · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Creating Green Jobs in Developing Countries
This rapid literature review examines evidence on interventions have been used to create green jobs in developing countries
GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Mr J Rutkowski v Aldermaston Recycling Ltd: 3322279/2019
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2021