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
Mr D McDonald v Gurteen Recycling Ltd: 2500803/2021
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Cattle wearing smart collars will improve sand dune habitats
Cattle in Lincolnshire are wearing new smart collars to help improve precious sand dune habitats.
GOV.UK · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
How does the virus that causes COVID-19 spread?
What are the different mechanisms by which the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is transmitted from one person to another, how has the scientific thinking changed, and how can transmission be reduced?
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Coastal management
The UK coastline is shaped by interactions between complex social, ecological, and physical processes. Increasing coastal flood and erosion risk is a major climate adaptation challenge. This POSTnote examines coastal management in England, associated issues and how an adaptive approach can better prepare the country for uncertain future sea level rise under climate change.
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 16 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Rural Payments Agency annual report and accounts 2020 to 2021
The Rural Payments Agency's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
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Ministry of Defence Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
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Cabinet Office Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
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Office of the Secretary of State for Wales Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
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Home Office Outcome Delivery Plan
Each government department sets out priority outcomes and strategic enablers and how they will be achieved.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
HM Land Registry Annual Report and Accounts 2020 to 2021
Transforming the property market – a year of progress towards a digital future.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
The Coal Authority annual report and accounts 2020 to 2021
Coal Authority annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Vital river bank repair work is complete
The Environment Agency has completed work ahead of schedule to repair a heavily eroded river bank in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Right to Buy Sales in England: January to March 2021
Official statistics on the number of sales of dwellings under the Right to Buy scheme in England.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Mr J Brown and Mr B Hoggins v Sips Eco Panel Systems Ltd: 4104216/2020 and 4104222/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 15 Jul 2021
Policy & government
CCC responds to Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has issued an initial response to the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan and ‘Jet Zero’ consultation.
Climate Change Committee · 14 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Consulting on ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans
Consultation on ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans by 2035 or earlier if a faster transition appears feasible.
GOV.UK · 14 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Green Jobs Taskforce report
Findings and recommendations from the Green Jobs Taskforce.
GOV.UK · 14 Jul 2021
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Heat Illness Prevention Information : Heat Stroke Alert - wbgt.env.go.jp
Japan Ministry of the Environment (English) · 14 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Expert report: every UK job has the potential to be green
Independent Green Jobs Taskforce issues call to action on how the UK can deliver a green industrial revolution with government, business and the education sector working together.
GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2021
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Office for Nuclear Regulation annual report and accounts 2020 to 2021
This report explains the office's activities and finances for the year 2020 to 2021.
GOV.UK · 13 Jul 2021
Policy & government
WF6 2JA, Welbeck Waste Management Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/WP3330BZ/V012
View the permit issued for Welbeck Landfill Site, Wakefield under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GOV.UK · 12 Jul 2021
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9. Waste minimisation, recovery and disposal
These are waste minimisation, recovery and disposal appropriate measures for a regulated facility permitted to store, treat or transfer (or both) non-hazardous and inert waste.
GOV.UK · 12 Jul 2021
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3. Waste pre-acceptance, acceptance and tracking
These are appropriate measures for waste pre-acceptance, acceptance and tracking at a regulated facility permitted to store, treat or transfer (or both) non-hazardous and inert waste.
GOV.UK · 12 Jul 2021
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1. When appropriate measures apply
Who this guidance is for, assessing appropriate measures for your site, the measures that apply to different types of facilities and implementing measures at new and existing facilities.
GOV.UK · 12 Jul 2021
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8. Process efficiency appropriate measures
These are process efficiency appropriate measures for a regulated facility permitted to store, treat or transfer (or both) non-hazardous and inert waste.
GOV.UK · 12 Jul 2021
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Moving finance towards our clean, green, and resilient future
COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma at the Venice Climate Conference, organised by the Italian finance ministry and central bank
GOV.UK · 11 Jul 2021
Policy & government
North East man sentenced for waste offences
Stephen Fenwick has been handed a suspended prison sentence following an Environment Agency investigation.
GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2021
Policy & government
British Embassy Paris: second call for Franco-British projects
UK-France Call for local projects 2021: Climate and Biodiversity
GOV.UK · 9 Jul 2021
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Plan for Jobs: Environment Secretary visits University of Brighton’s Clean Growth UK
Environment Secretary visits Clean Growth UK which has helped create over 700 green economy jobs.
GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2021
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105 Bradford Road, Coombe Down, Bath BA2 5BR
Southern Region, Judge Tildesley OBE, J Coupe FRICS and M Ayres on 18 December 2020
GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Stowey Quarry saga ends with final convictions
A scrap metal exporter and a middle-man broker have been told to pay over £800,000 for taking advantage of a quarry that became an illegal tipping site.
GOV.UK · 8 Jul 2021
Policy & government
Housing Statistics 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021
These statistics present the housing starts on site and housing completions delivered by Homes England between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021.
GOV.UK · 7 Jul 2021
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The Office for Environmental Protection - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)
Office for Environmental Protection · 7 Jul 2021
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Cookie policy - Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)
Office for Environmental Protection · 7 Jul 2021
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Life Sciences Vision
The government and the life science sector’s plan to create a thriving sector, and tackle the major causes of death and disease.
GOV.UK · 6 Jul 2021
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Local Government Association annual conference 2021: Secretary of State's speech
Speech by Secretary of State Robert Jenrick MP at the Local Government Association’s annual conference 2021.
GOV.UK · 6 Jul 2021
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£130 million upgrade set to unlock huge benefits for thriving North East
After more than a million hours of work – around 60 per cent of that time coming from a local workforce – a £130 million junction improvement in the North East is complete.
GOV.UK · 6 Jul 2021
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ME3 9ND, Slicker Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued - EPR/QP3138AA/V005
View the permit issued for Kingsnorth Oil Treatment Plant, Kent under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
GOV.UK · 6 Jul 2021