Recycling news: 2022
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
Heat-health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency
With high temperatures forecast for much of the country this week, UKHSA has issued a heat-health alert.
GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Y Mahmood v Webb Plastics Recycling (In Voluntary Liquidation): 1303552/2021
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 12 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Ex-company director from Solihull to pay £11,200 for exporting banned waste
Investigation by Environment Agency ends in prosecution of ex-company director.
GOV.UK · 11 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Mrs H Miles v Wybone Ltd: 1807370/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 10 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Community Interest Companies Regulator Annual Report 2021 to 2022
The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies annual report 2021 to 2022
GOV.UK · 10 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Environmental permit competence requirements: changes to technically competent manager attendance
We want your comments on options for changes to the attendance requirements for technically competent managers, on rules associated with the attendance requirements and implementation timescales.
GOV.UK · 10 Aug 2022
Policy & government
DLUHC annual report and accounts 2021 to 2022
This annual report sets out the activities of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities over the past year.
GOV.UK · 8 Aug 2022
Policy & government
New funding to remove chewing gum stains from our high streets
Chewing Gum Task Force grant scheme will help councils clean up UK towns and cities.
GOV.UK · 5 Aug 2022
Policy & government
The Willows Park, Ford Road, Ford, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0BU: CHI/45UC/PHR/2021/0002
Southern Region, Judge Tildesley OBE, Judge S McGrath, Mr W Gater FRICS on 9 May 2022.
GOV.UK · 5 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Streets for a Healthy Life
A guide to best practice in street design for highway authorities and housing developers.
GOV.UK · 4 Aug 2022
Policy & government
CH51960 - Assessing Time Limits: The Time Limits: Insurance Premium Tax, Aggregates Levy, Climate Change Levy and Landfill Tax Limitations: Assessments to recover repayment or refund of over-claimed credits
GOV.UK · 3 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Homes England Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021 to 2022
Annual Report and Financial Statements from Homes England covering 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
GOV.UK · 3 Aug 2022
Policy & government
York and North Yorkshire devolution deal
Proposed agreement for a devolution deal between the government and the local authorities of York and North Yorkshire.
GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation No 23
We’re seeking views on standard rules sets for clinical and healthcare waste transfer stations and treatment of healthcare waste.
GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Appropriate measures for permitted facilities that take chemical waste
We want your comments on our proposed guidance for appropriate measures for permitted facilities that take chemical waste.
GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Non-hazardous and inert waste: appropriate measures for permitted facilities
The Environment Agency is consulting on new guidance about appropriate measures for permitted facilities that take non-hazardous and inert waste for treatment or transfer.
GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Metal shredders: appropriate measures for permitted facilities
We want your views on our proposed new guidance on appropriate measures for regulated facilities with an environmental permit to mechanically treat metal waste in shredders.
GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2022
Policy & government
WEEE and WCE: appropriate measures for permitted facilities
We want your comments on proposed new guidance for appropriate measures for permitted facilities that transfer or treat waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) including waste cooling equipment (WCE).
GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2022
Policy & government
M Thurling v Rockwool Ltd: 1601536/2021
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2022
Policy & government
Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation no 24
We want your views on whether the proposed standard rules permits, fire prevention plans and generic risk assessments are appropriate to manage the risks of the permitted activities.
GOV.UK · 1 Aug 2022
Policy & government
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Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Shepherd and Ms J Mann on 7 July 2022.
GOV.UK · 31 Jul 2022
Policy & government
HD5 0EW, Thomas Crompton Quarries Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/FP3603BU/V002
View the permit issued for Lane Side Quarry Landfill Site, Huddersfield under the Industrial Emissions Directive
GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2022
Policy & government
10p bag charge turns the tide on plastic waste
New figures show single-use carrier bag charge cutting plastic use and transforming how we shop.
GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2022
Policy & government
ASOS, Boohoo and Asda investigated over fashion ‘green’ claims
The CMA is launching investigations into 3 fashion brands to scrutinise their ‘green’ claims.
GOV.UK · 29 Jul 2022
Policy & government
DWP annual report and accounts 2021 to 2022
Information on the expenditure and performance of the Department for Work and Pensions from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
GOV.UK · 28 Jul 2022
Policy & government
Lord Deben to continue in post until mid-2023, Professor Nick Chater steps down
The Chairman of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), Lord Deben, will continue to lead the organisation until end of June 2023 at the request of the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) while long-serving Committee member Professor Nick Chater steps down.
Climate Change Committee · 28 Jul 2022
Policy & government
Contingency plan for managing certain animal related endemic zoonotic disease incidents
This zoonoses contingency plan explains how Defra will manage incidents of certain endemic zoonotic diseases in England.
GOV.UK · 28 Jul 2022
Policy & government
Login - eportal.nea.gov.sg
Singapore NEA · 28 Jul 2022
Policy & government
Application for Permit to Cremate Body - eportal.nea.gov.sg
Singapore NEA · 28 Jul 2022
Policy & government
Palliative and end of life care
Palliative and end of life care are increasingly in demand as people are living longer and with multiple long-term conditions. However, an estimated 100,000 people in the UK that could benefit from palliative care die without receiving it each year. There is substantial evidence that inequalities in access to palliative and end of life care relate to various sociodemographic factors. Experts ha…
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 27 Jul 2022
Policy & government
Environment Agency flood defences now talk back
Flood defences in Devon and Cornwall are becoming chattier than ever, engaging passersby in conversations about flood risk and plastic pollution.
GOV.UK · 27 Jul 2022
Policy & government
NG4 2JT, Enva England Limited: environmental permit issued – EPR/SP3490CA/V008
View the permit issued for Enva Colwick Recycling and Resource Recovery Facility, Colwick under the Industrial Emissions Directive
GOV.UK · 27 Jul 2022
Policy & government
Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness
Medical advances mean that increasing numbers of people survive physical injury, stroke, periods of low oxygenation and severe brain infections. Some, however, are left with substantially reduced consciousness. This paper discusses the medical, ethical and commissioning challenges associated with the care of patients in vegetative and minimally conscious states, and explains the impact of recen…
POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 26 Jul 2022
Policy & government
Career Match Quiz - Careers Wales
Welsh Government News · 26 Jul 2022
Policy & government
Mr C Thick v Hillier Recycling Ltd T/a Quickskips: 1406574/2020
Employment Tribunal decision.
GOV.UK · 25 Jul 2022
Policy & government
Chevening supports Mexican woman to promote technology
Iliana Ramirez is dedicated to leading projects that provide women, girls and vulnerable populations the necessary skills to succeed in computer science.
GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2022
Policy & government
The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs v Mid Ulster District Council [2022] UKUT 00197 (TCC)
Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mrs Justice McBride and Judge Jonathan Cannan on 19 July 2022.
GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2022
Policy & government
Water and sewerage companies in England: environmental performance report 2021
Annual reporting for 2021 on the environmental performance of the 9 water and sewerage companies, including the Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA).
GOV.UK · 22 Jul 2022
Policy & government
UK’s first magnet refinery given huge financial boost as first ever strategy for supply of critical minerals published
Multi-million pound investment in the UK’s first-ever magnet materials refiner launches alongside Critical Minerals Strategy.
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2022
Policy & government
CMA Annual Report and Accounts 2021 to 2022
The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) annual report covers the financial year 2021 to 2022.
GOV.UK · 21 Jul 2022