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The UK stands with Malaysia on the issue of illegal trade in plastic waste - by repatriating waste shipped illegally out of UK and collaborating on research and development.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Environment Secretary opens fund for more than £6 million to redistribute surplus food
Environment Secretary Michael Gove delivers a speech on food waste at the V&A museum
Ben Elliot calls for an end to the 'moral and economic scandal' of food waste.
First round of funding awarded to redistribution organisations to substantially reduce food waste from businesses.
Workforce more than doubles and seven day working introduced.
Storage and disposal breaches by Woodstock business.
When their site filled with waste collected for a national rubbish clearance firm, Benjamin and Daniel Ling had to stop using the land in Tolpuddle.
Waste industry should review contingency plans in case of disruption should the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Trials are under way to examine whether vitrification technologies could be adapted for larger quantities of mixed low/intermediate level radioactive wastes.
Combined team hailed by Considerate Constructors Scheme at presentation ceremony in Edinburgh.
Illegal waste dealer ordered to pay back £200,000
National Apprenticeship Week is marked with a great effort for Calderwood House.
Nottingham waste carrier has vehicle seized and has to pay £1,760 fine and costs of £2,995
Government awards £400,000 to tech companies to track waste through the economy.
The government launches a series of consultations to overhaul the waste system.
Environment Agency joins colleagues in roadside swoop on lorries and vans
Soaring figures highlight LLWR's success in diverting waste from the Repository Site.
Fund opens to substantially reduce food waste from food businesses.
New penalties come into force to crack down on fly-tipping.
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