Recycling news: 2025

Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 29 Jul 2026.

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