News: 2014

Guernsey to adopt variable charging
Guernsey to adopt variable charging
By
Annie Kane
| 17 December 2014 |
Guernsey has announced that it will begin charging residents for every bag of residual waste and recycling they put out from 2016.
Europe’s ‘largest network-connected battery’ opens
Europe’s ‘largest network-connected battery’ opens
By
Annie Kane
| 17 December 2014 |
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Climate Change Amber Rudd MP officially switches on Europe’s ‘largest network-connected battery’. 
Industry sceptical of revised circular economy plans
Industry sceptical of revised circular economy plans
By
Annie Kane
| 16 December 2014 |
Stakeholders in the circular economy voice scepticism over the European Commission’s decision to introduce a ‘more ambitious’ proposal next year.
EC to develop ‘more ambitious’ circular economy package
EC to develop 'more ambitious' circular economy package
By
Annie Kane
| 16 December 2014 |
The European Commission has withdrawn its current circular economy proposals, but says it will now begin work on a ‘more ambitious’ proposal.
Consultation opens for UK ship recycling regulations
Consultation opens for UK ship recycling regulations
By
Oscar Henson
| 16 December 2014 |
Defra and DOE have launched a consultation regarding the implementation of recent EU ship recycling regulations within the UK.
Retailers in England to report bag charge figures to government
Retailers in England to report bag charge figures to government
By
Annie Kane
| 15 December 2014 |
Retailers in England will be required to report details of their plastic bag charging schemes to central government, a new letter has revealed.
Government consults on new waste crime enforcement law
Government consults on new waste crime enforcement law
By
Annie Kane
| 15 December 2014 |
Central government is consulting on proposals for new regulations on the seizure of vehicles in relation to offences concerning waste.
More communication needed on recycling
More communication needed on recycling
By
Annie Kane
| 15 December 2014 |
Around a quarter of UK householders are ‘highly effective’ recyclers but the majority are still confused over what can and cannot be recycled, a new WRAP report has found.
News in brief 12/12/2014
News in brief 12/12/2014
By
Annie Kane
| 12 December 2014 |
A round-up of news from the waste and resources industry, including: the ESA; London Re-use Network; Love Food Hate Waste; and J&B Recycling.
Government releases LOI landfill tax guidance
Government releases LOI landfill tax guidance
By
Annie Kane
| 12 December 2014 |
HM Revenue & Customs has released further details of the loss on ignition tests that will apply to mechanical treatment plant fines from 1 April 2015.