Recycling news: 2013

Policy & government Don’t increase your Christmas waste-line We now recycle more than we send to landfill. Keep this up over the holidays and ensure as much or your rubbish is recycled as possible. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2013 Policy & government Why pay farmers to protect birds? Decisions are due by the Government on the next round of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Specifically, Defra ministers… Climate Change Committee · 20 Dec 2013 Policy & government Welsh Secretary publishes draft Wales Bill Legislation set to deliver ambitious package for Wales. GOV.UK · 18 Dec 2013 Policy & government CCC concludes that there is no basis to change the fourth carbon budget – 11 December 2013 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today advised that there has been no change in the circumstances upon which the fourth carbon budget (2023 – 2027) was originally set in 2011 that would justify a lowering of ambition. Climate Change Committee · 11 Dec 2013 Policy & government Record investments of £40 billion in renewable electricity to bring green jobs and growth to the UK £40 billion of investments are expected in renewable electricity generation projects, following updated contract terms and strike prices published today. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2013 Policy & government Building Green Economy in Kazakhstan: Green Investment Bank Speech given by Leilya Shamel, Economics & Energy Officer, on 3 December 2013.This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2013 Policy & government Renewable Heat Incentive: expanding the non-domestic scheme The government is consulting on plans to expand the RHI non-domestic scheme, and has issued calls for evidence on 4 new technologies. GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2013 Policy & government Increased support for renewable heat Government response to several non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) consultations and further information on the domestic RHI scheme GOV.UK · 4 Dec 2013 Policy & government NDA sets out Dounreay clean-up goals The NDA, the public body that owns Dounreay and funds its clean-up, today set out key milestones for the site over the next 3 years. GOV.UK · 3 Dec 2013 Policy & government CCC response to Government announcement about energy efficiency policies for the residential sector The Government today announced a package of measures aimed at reducing the costs of energy efficiency policies and their cost impacts on energy bills. Climate Change Committee · 2 Dec 2013 Policy & government HS2 Phase One environmental statement volume 5: land quality Analysis which has informed the land quality assessment for Phase One of HS2. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2013 Policy & government HS2 Phase One environmental statement volume 5: waste Analysis which has informed the waste assessment for Phase One of HS2. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2013 Policy & government Trade mission from North West England visits Chile Covering cities such as Manchester and Liverpool, the North West of England is one of the most dynamic areas of the British economy. GOV.UK · 25 Nov 2013 Policy & government Empowerment and responsibility: devolving financial powers to Wales Government's response to the first report of the Commission on Devolution in Wales. GOV.UK · 21 Nov 2013 Policy & government New financial powers for Wales Government announces a new package of financial powers to help Wales compete in the global race. GOV.UK · 19 Nov 2013 Policy & government Is climate change a global benefit? A new line of argument has emerged against decisive action on climate change, put forward in two recent articles… Climate Change Committee · 14 Nov 2013 Policy & government Good Green Fun An environmentally responsible CIC helping local families to recycle and purchase affordable children’s items. GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2013 Policy & government Bookdonors A Scottish CIC that has redefined bookselling as a force for social and environmental change. GOV.UK · 12 Nov 2013 Policy & government Staying the course on the environment: Nick Clegg speech Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg gave a speech on the environment at an event hosted by the Green Alliance. GOV.UK · 7 Nov 2013 Policy & government Committee on Climate Change assessment of science and international circumstances reinforces existing fourth carbon budget – 07 November 2013 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) today advised that there has been no significant change in the climate science, international and EU circumstances on which the fourth carbon budget (2023 – 2027) was set in 2011. Climate Change Committee · 7 Nov 2013 Policy & government Powers for Wales in biggest devolution in decades UK Government clears the way for M4 improvements and new homes. GOV.UK · 5 Nov 2013 Policy & government 2012 greenhouse gas conversion factors for company reporting These conversion factors allow activity data to be converted into kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). GOV.UK · 31 Oct 2013 Policy & government Future of manufacturing: a new era of opportunity and challenge for the UK Foresight project looking at the long-term picture for the UK manufacturing sector between now and 2050. GOV.UK · 30 Oct 2013 Policy & government Pioneering microfinance business wins Big Society Award Fair Finance, a social business which helps individuals and businesses access finance, is a Big Society Award winner, the PM has announced. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2013 Policy & government CCC analysis: low-carbon policies account for only a small part of energy bill increases The impact of low-carbon policies on energy affordability is much discussed at the moment. In order that discussion… Climate Change Committee · 21 Oct 2013 Policy & government Forecasting 2020 waste arisings and treatment capacity: Norfolk county council residual waste treatment project Analysis to inform the review of Defra financial support for the Norfolk county council residual waste treatment project. GOV.UK · 18 Oct 2013 Policy & government Hazardous scrap metal - pca.state.mn.us Minnesota PCA · 3 Oct 2013 Policy & government The Coalition government mid-term review An update on the government's progress in implementing the programme for government, which was published in May 2010. GOV.UK · 1 Oct 2013 Policy & government Health - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 19 Sept 2013 Policy & government Data on the environment - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 19 Sept 2013 Policy & government The UBA - Umweltbundesamt Umweltbundesamt (German EPA, English) · 18 Sept 2013 Policy & government Plastic bag charge set to benefit the environment Charge for single use carrier bags to be introduced. GOV.UK · 14 Sept 2013 Policy & government A role for shale gas in a low-carbon economy? Given the amount of attention it’s getting at the moment, we thought it was worth setting out the… Climate Change Committee · 13 Sept 2013 Policy & government Fashion charity Smart Works wins Big Society Award Smart Works, a charity helping unemployed women, has been recognised by Prime Minister David Cameron with a Big Society Award. GOV.UK · 13 Sept 2013 Policy & government Waste targets beaten by DIY sector HISC report shows the DIY sector has surpassed targets with a reduction in waste sent to landfill and packaging. GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2013 Policy & government Parallel World The British Embassy has, for the last four years, organised the British Ball, a prom British style that seeks to raise funds for charities in working in Guatemala. GOV.UK · 23 Aug 2013 Policy & government Richard Benyon on the National Adaptation Programme During the Adaptation Sub-Committee's recent launch of the report 'Managing the land in a changing climate' , Richard Benyon (Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries), lent his support to the work of the Adaptation Sub Committee. Climate Change Committee · 23 Aug 2013 Policy & government Government action to take on town hall "bin blight" New guidance to tackle unsightly bin clutter and ugly wheelie bins. GOV.UK · 16 Aug 2013 Policy & government Ten Green Bottles Powys A Welsh social enterprise working with the local community to find innovative and unique ways to recycle glass. GOV.UK · 2 Aug 2013 Policy & government Reconciling CCC and npower analysis of bill impacts Last week a misleading campaign was launched by the Taxpayers Alliance about the impact of Government policies on… Climate Change Committee · 18 Jul 2013