EU recycling rules delayed
Press Review 31 March 2005
The implementation of European Union rules for recyling mobile phones and televisions has been delayed.
Minister unveils 'green business' scheme
News Article 30 March 2005
A multi-million pound plan aimed at cutting business waste and improving efficiency has been launched by environment minister Elliot Morley.
Waste disposal 'needs extra funds'
News Article 17 March 2005
The Commons environment, food and rural affairs select committee has called for increased funding to invest in new ways of getting rid of waste.
Recycling rates on the rise
Press Review 9 March 2005
British households are recycling more of their rubbish, according to new government figures.
Fly-tipping 'costs £100 a minute'
Press Review 2 March 2005
Dealing with fly-tipping is costing councils across the country £100 a minute, according to new figures.
Minister promises fly-tipping crackdown
News Article 2 March 2005
Councils spend £100 a minute cleaning up fly-tipping, according to new figures.
New push on local recycling
Press Review 19 January 2005
Civil servants are to be sent in to advise councils with poor recycling records, under new government plans.
Industry attacks 'confused' waste strategy
News Article 10 January 2005
The Engineering Employers' Federation has attacked the government's "confused and fragmented" waste management policies.
Waste management policy under fire
Press Review 10 January 2005
In a report published today by the Engineering Employers' Federation will criticise the government's "confused and fragmented" waste management policies.
Welcome for business efficiency drive
Press Review 22 November 2004
A ministerial move to help business become more efficient has been backed by the CBI.
CBI welcomes waste cash move
News Article 22 November 2004
A ministerial move to help business become more efficient has been backed by the CBI.
Brussels hangs double court threat over Britain
Press Review 14 October 2004
The government is facing a twin threat of legal action from the European Commission, it emerged yesterday.
Recycling
Policy Consultation 27 September 2004
Comments from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Conservatives and the Institute of Directors
Morley issues recycling warning
Press Review 27 September 2004
Councils that are unable to hit the government's targets for recycling rubbish may have to increase council tax rates from the end of 2005, Elliot Morley, the environment minister, warned on Sunday.
Morley urges faster recycling rate
News Article 11 August 2004
The environment minister has highlighted the need to recycle more municipal waste.
