Recycling news: 2025
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 29 Jul 2026.
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Policy & government
Superfunds modelling
The Government Actuary’s Department has prepared an actuarial modelling report to help DWP assess the effectiveness of possible options to regulate superfunds.
GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Woodland creation timeline: from planning to planting
Find out what’s involved in woodland creation and how long the process takes, from scoping your landscape to planting your first tree.
GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Business Plan 2025 to 2028
The NDA Business Plan sets out key activities and expected progress for all 17 of the NDA’s nuclear sites over the next 3 years.
GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Voluntary litter collection and waste management: RPS 212
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing, transporting, bulking up and accepting litter from voluntary litter collections.
GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Section 62A Planning Application: S62A/2025/0093 43a (Land adjacent to 43), Ambleside Avenue, Bristol
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.
GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Office for Nuclear Regulation corporate plan 2025 to 2026
This report describes the plans of the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) for 2025 to 2026.
GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Battle of Britain Pilot's Grave Identified in the Netherlands
More than eighty five years after his death, the previously unmarked grave of Flying Officer Philip Anthony Neville Cox, has finally been identified and a service of rededication held at his graveside.
GOV.UK · 5 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Major milestone achieved in MOD submarine dismantling project
The fin of decommissioned Royal Navy submarine 'Swiftsure' has been successfully cut and removed.
GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Government funds scheme to tackle on-farm drought risk
Fully funded expert-led studies to assess water security on farms open for applications.
GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Groundwater Mapping - The Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Danish EPA (Miljostyrelsen, English) · 4 Jun 2025
Policy & government
A human-centred approach to scaling and de-risking AI tools
These resources provide human-centred frameworks and tools to effectively scale and de-risk AI tools, considering the ‘people’ factor of technology acceptance.
GOV.UK · 4 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Integrated oil spill response actions and environmental effects – GRACE - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke)
Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) · 4 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Education Secretary's speech on attendance at regional conference
The Education Secretary addresses 200 education leaders from the Midlands on our mission to drive up school attendance.
GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Decision for Dancon Services Ltd
Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the South East and Metropolitan area for Dancon Services Ltd
GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Running a Blue Badge parking scheme
Guidance for local authorities in England on administering and enforcing the Blue Badge disabled parking scheme.
GOV.UK · 3 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Business Plan 2025–26 - Green Industries SA
Green Industries SA · 3 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Government Chemist Review 2023
Referee casework, research projects, advice and impact of work carried out by the Government Chemist team during 2023
GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Environment Agency response to the Independent Water Commission's call for evidence
The Environment Agency's response to the Independent Water Commission's call for evidence, in relation to the water sector in England and Wales.
GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Disposal of single-use vapes: 2025 ministerial direction
A ministerial direction for local authorities relating to the disposal of single-use vapes.
GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Mr E Somboonsarn and Ms H Dudar v Anglo Thai Ltd and Finfish Catering Ltd: 2225559/2024 and 2225560/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Mr Y H Yau v Hoja Restarurants Ltd: 6017904/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Sizewell A delivers landmark demolition project
The turbine hall and adjoining structures at Sizewell A former nuclear power station have been safely razed to the ground by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS).
GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Mrs M-A St Joseph v Citizens Advice Gateshead: 2500770/2024
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Regulation and remediation of ‘forever’ chemicals
This POSTnote summarises debates on regulatory approaches for addressing the environmental impacts arising from per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 2 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Response to the consultation on plans for a UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS)
The UKADS will act as a single guiding mind to deliver a modernised UK airspace, enabling quicker, quieter and cleaner flights.
GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Dangerous goods - NSW EPA
NSW EPA · 2 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Searches of the index of proprietors’ names (PG74)
Find out who can search against the name of an owner of land or registered mortgages and how to do it (practice guide 74).
GOV.UK · 2 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Redesigned flight paths to deliver quicker, quieter flights and boost growth
Modernising our airspace will help to reduce pollution from flying and help pave the way for new technologies like flying taxis.
GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2025
Policy & government
FSA Strategy: Annual update on progress indicators
FSA 25/06/10 - Report from Rachel Cooper and Beth Chaudhary
GOV.UK · 1 Jun 2025
Policy & government
Single-use vapes banned from 1 June 2025
Under the Government’s Plan for Change, move will stop the flood of litter on to nation’s streets and protect young people from getting hooked on nicotine
GOV.UK · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Consultation on the Merchant Shipping (safety measures for ships carrying industrial personnel and special personnel) regulations 2025
This consultation seeks your views on a new statutory instrument which will implement SOLAS Chapter XV – Safety measures for ships carrying industrial personnel
GOV.UK · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Bathing water profile - Carnoustie - SEPA - Bathing Waters
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Newsletter #1 – May 2025
Welcome to the first industry newsletter from UK DMO, the newly appointed body to run the Deposit Return Schemes in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Exchange for Change (UK DRS Deposit Management Organisation) · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Regulatory Article (RA) 1005: contracting with competent organisations
RA covering the procurement of products and services by the MOD from organisations who have been assessed as competent.
GOV.UK · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Regulatory Article (RA) 5406: aircrew publications
RA covering contractor responsibilities for the accuracy and availability of aircrew publications.
GOV.UK · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Regulatory Article (RA) 5407: support policy statement
RA sets out engineering, supporting administrative actions that are necessary to enable the safe and efficient operation of a UK Military Registered Air System.
GOV.UK · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Regulatory Article (RA) 5805: airworthiness directives and service bulletins (MRP Part 21 Subpart A)
RA covering the responsibilities of MTC holders pertaining to faults, defects and the co-ordination of design and production.
GOV.UK · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Regulatory Article (RA) 5812: digital models and simulations supporting airworthiness-related decision-making
RA covering utilization of Digital Modelling and Simulations Supporting Airworthiness Related Decision Making and the required level, and methods, of assurance.
GOV.UK · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
Results : Dunbar (Belhaven) - SEPA - Bathing Waters
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) · 30 May 2025
Policy & government
EPD convictions in July - Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
Hong Kong EPD · 30 May 2025