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Data received from fixed and mobile monitors measuring the ambient (background) gamma radiation dose rate across the UK.
A team of experts conducted a follow up review of the UK’s framework for nuclear and radiological safety, on behalf of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
A review of progress on the delivery of the recommendations made in the 2022 Post Implementation Review of the Office for Nuclear Regulation.
Introduction This report is a review of progress on the delivery of the…
Figures compiled on the total waste generated for the whole of the UK.
A summary of the data on single-use plastic carrier bags in England.
Reports for the amount of EEE placed on the market and WEEE collected in the UK under the WEEE Regulations.
This publication reports on the number of carrier bags dispensed in the 2023/24 financial year under the Carrier Bag Levy in Northern Ireland.
Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) statistics including registered population, tonnages of declared plastic packaging and receipts data.
Quality report for statistics related to Annual Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT)
Illustrative base fees for year 1 of extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging published in August 2024.
Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics report - Jan-Mar 2024
We commission scientific research and development, worth several million pounds a year, to support waste management.
This publication reports on a range of environmental indicators for Northern Ireland and provides links to government strategies.
Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics report - Oct-Dec 2023
Research into industrial resource efficiency: minimising new resource use and maximising recycled, reused, remanufactured and low carbon materials to decarbonise industry.
Statistics estimating the amount of Residual Waste (excluding major mineral wastes) and Municipal Residual Waste generated in England.
An IAEA-led team of independent industry experts conducted a review of operational safety at Heysham 2 nuclear power station.
Annual incidents of fly tipping in England. (Statistical notice and datasets updated on 13 March 2024).
Final annual results for local authority collected waste generation and management for England.
Data on compliance ratings, pollution inventory, pollution incidents, enforcement and waste crime for 2022.
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