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Summary of the progress made over the last 12 months by organisations signed up to sourcing sustainable palm oil.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Seeking views on options for plastic recycling targets between 2016 and 2020 and glass recycling targets for 2018 to 2020.
Seeking views on applying water legislation to the Isles of Scilly.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Setting out what should be considered when making a decision on consents for common land, town or village greens.
The UK government’s response to three Commission consultations on the Circular Economy, barriers to waste markets and changes to waste laws.
Updated framework providing support to local authorities carrying out their legal duties under animal health and welfare legislation.
Report setting out the progress with marine plans in England, covering the period 2009 to 2015.
Updated documents giving an overview of the proposed Thames Tideway Tunnel project and why it is needed.
Seeking views on simplifying the weight thresholds used to define a battery as “portable”.
The statement sets out the general regulatory principles and enforcement tools used by Defra and its regulatory agencies.
Seeking views on implementing the demersal landing obligation, also known as a discard ban, in England.
Seeking views on changing the laws on batteries and packaging waste. Also a call for evidence on recycling of plastics and household waste.
Seeking views on enhancing enforcement powers and other measures to tackle waste crime and persistent poor performance in England and Wales.
This is the 11th review of controls on imports of animals and animal products (April 2012 to March 2014).
Our response to the Natural Capital Committee’s third state of natural capital report.
Seeking views on proposals to update the regulations for trading in endangered species in the United Kingdom.
Setting the minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be culled in West Somerset, West Gloucestershire and Dorset in 2015.
Seeking views on proposals to change marine licensing so that the Secretary of State can make certain licence decisions.
Rural productivity plan: government action for strengthening productivity in England’s rural areas.
Seeking views on how we plan to implement retail exits reform for water companies in England.
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