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22 May 2013
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Judicial review application for PFI withdrawal
North Yorkshire County Council submits application for a judicial review into...
 
Transparency all round
Smurfit Kappa’s Simon Weston on why reprocessors should also be willing to...
 
Industry calls for WEEE to be classed as non-waste
The electronics industry is calling for e-waste to be reclassified as ‘non-...
 
 
Who's in charge?
In his inaugural article, our anonymous columnist discusses pay as you throw.

 
How does EU environmental law affect the UK?
Defra launches call for evidence on the European Union’s ‘scope of competence’ on UK environment and climate change policies.

 
Random sampling
With co-mingling here to stay, MRFs will remain an integral part of the UK recycling scene. But how can they deliver the right quality of material? Will Simpson finds...

 
Family ran ‘massive’ illegal waste operation
Eight members of an extended family admit running a ‘massive’ illegal waste operation in Cornwall.

 
King’s Lynn inquiry ends
Inquiry into Cory Wheelabrator’s King’s Lynn incinerator finished on Friday (17 May), with a decision expected in September.

 
Abbey Metals fined for river pollution
Abbey Metals Ltd fined £133,000 for failing to ‘prevent major accidents and limit their consequences to the environment’.

 
Defra seeks views on environmental regulations
Defra invites views on ‘Smarter Guidance’ for environmental regulations after finding it could save businesses over £10 billion.

 
Waste exports need ‘greater enforcement’
Industry calls for ‘greater enforcement efforts’ on waste exports, in response to Defra’s shipment of waste consultation.

 
Defra consults on future WRAP funding
Defra offers stakeholders an opportunity to give their views regarding funding for WRAP's activities in England.

 
Banbridge recycling change judicial review
The judicial hearing into the legality of Banbridge Council’s decision to bring recycling service ‘in house’ continues.

 
Three charged for Goole docks waste crime offences
Three directors of Leeds Paper Recycling charged by the Environment Agency for ‘waste crime offences’ at Goole docks.

 
Industry voices concern with MRF Code of Practice
Stakeholders responding to government’s MRF Code of Practice consultation say regulations need to be ‘strengthened’.

 
Labour Party launches new waste policy document
Labour would follow Wales and Scotland in setting more challenging recycling targets, says Labour waste policy document.

 
UK landfill tax to be replaced in Scotland
UK landfill tax could be replaced in Scotland from April 2015, if new Scottish bill is passed by Parliament.

 
EU rejects ship recycling levy proposals
European Parliament rejects proposal to create a ship recycling levy, but considers ‘incentive-based system’.

 
 
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