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Composting Consortium reveals North America field test findings
North American study shares data on disintegration of over 23,000 units of compostable packaging and identifies optimal composting conditions that support it.
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International Compost Awareness Week 2024
From May 5th to May 11th, we invite you to join us in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024! This year’s theme, “COMPOST… Nature’s Climate Champion,” underscores the vital role composting plays in combating climate change.
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The LIFE BIOBEST Project
The LIFE BIOBEST Project identifies key challenges within the bio-waste management cycle and provides policy and regulatory recommendations to address the identified barriers.
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UK Low Carbon and Renewable Energy Economy Statistics for 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published a report estimating the size of the UK’s low carbon and renewable energy economy (LCREE), including turnover and employment for 2022.
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Compostable Coalition UK unveils successful consumer behaviour trial with compostable packaging
The Compostable Coalition UK, with advisory board members including the REA, M&S, Ocado Retail and WWF, has reported a 5-fold increase in consumers disposing of their compostable packaging in the food waste bin, in a first-of-its-kind consumer behaviour trial.
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Recent Research on Physical Contaminants in MSW Compost
Environmental Advances recently published an article that covers the management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) through composting and the challenges posed by physical contaminants in MSW feedstocks.
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A Reminder on the Waste Hierarchy for Food and Drink Waste
This briefing provides an overview of the Defra waste hierarchy for food and drink waste with useful links to reference.
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How Fife Council is Tackling Food Waste
Fife council takes steps to improve food waste collections from communal flats.
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Natural Resource Wales publish consultation on regulatory fees and charges
Natural Resource Wales have published a consultation on regulatory fees and charges for 2024/2025.
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REA participating in Northern Ireland Landfill Advisory Group
The REA is working on the advisory panel aimed at reducing biodegradable waste to landfill in Northern Ireland.
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Enrich the Earth project on circular economy collaboration launches
Enrich the Earth, a collaborative project between various organic circular economy companies, has now launched.
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Government publishes guidance on Slurry Infrastructure grant Round 2 for applicants
The Government has published guidance on Slurry Infrastructure grant Round 2 for applicants, and will host a webinar.
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Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee issue Call for Evidence on Government’s Resources & Waste Reforms for England
Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee issue Call for Evidence on Government’s Resources & Waste Reforms for England.
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Guidance note on soil carbon
The British Society of Soil Science have published a guidance note for land managers on soil carbon, on definitions and measurement.
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REA respond to consultation on the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfill from 2028
The REA have responded to a Defra consultation on the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfill from 2028.
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Scottish Government introduce Circular Economy Bill
The Scottish Government have introduced the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill to Parliament, to establish a sustainable transition framework.
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REA provide feedback to Defra on industry’s vision for packaging reforms
The REA have provided written feedback to Defra on industry’s vision for packaging reforms (Extended Producer Responsibility).
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Reports on safety of compost and digestates
Reports covering the safety of compost and digestates, from WRAP, Zero Waste Scotland, and the European Commission.
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REA Proposes Alternative Hydrogen Pathways Policy to DESNZ for Net-Zero Economy
The REA has submitted an alternative hydrogen pathways policy proposal to the Energy Department.
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EA guidance on Landspreading to Improve Soil Health
The Environment Agency publish guidance on how to meet requirements of using mobile plant landspreading waste for agricultural benefit.