Recycling news: 2021

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

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. 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