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NEWS & PRESS RELEASES - Sep 26, 2018

REA comments on the Co-op’s ban on single-use plastic bags in over 1000 stores

The REA welcomes the Co-op’s decision to replace single-use plastic bags with ‘compostable bags’. This is part of their ethical strategy due to launch this week that also includes promises such as introducing easily recyclable own-brand packaging by 2021. The scheme will initially be introduced to the almost 1400 stores which are based in areas where Local Authorities accept the ‘compostable bags’ as part of their food waste recycling. As the compostable bags can be used as kitchen caddies and food bin liners, the introduction of the scheme is expected to result in a significant reduction in the amount of plastic going to composting facilities.

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES - Sep 26, 2018

 REA comments on Labour conference commitment towards renewables

The REA comments on the need for continued Governmental support in order to reach climate targets and progress renewable energy use.

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES - Sep 19, 2018

Updated standard to improve quality of compost

The quality of independently certified compost is set to improve. The quality standard ‘PAS 100’ has been revised in order to introduce more quality controls to the composting process and an improved composting management system. Farmers, food producers, growing media manufacturers, retailers, and consumers of certified compost can now have even more confidence in the quality of the compost that they use.

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES - Sep 17, 2018

Juliet Davenport, Good Energy CEO joins REA Board

Juliet Davenport voted on to the governance board of the UK’s largest renewables trade association.

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES - Aug 31, 2018

Government further undermines biomass power

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES - Aug 29, 2018

Introducing cleaner petrol should not be delayed

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES - Aug 17, 2018

Petition: Mandate solar PV on new homes

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES - Jul 30, 2018

EAC report highlights declining renewables investment and policy change

REA comments on Government response to Environmental Audit Committee green energy investment report.

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES - Jul 27, 2018

Biowaste sector’s position paper highlights measures that support plastics-free composts & digestate

The Renewable Energy Association has worked with the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) to develop a position paper on keeping plastics out of digestates and composts.

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES - Jul 24, 2018

Government’s proposals will fail to deliver greener petrol

The REA has criticised ongoing Government delays and questioned its ability to deliver E10 following proposals published on 20th July.

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES - Jul 20, 2018

AEV Act kick-starts race to build leading national charging network

EV charging infrastructure network set to be given boost as Automated and Electric Vehicles Act receives Royal Assent