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Defra publish Environmental Improvement Plan (2023)
Defra have published the Environmental Improvement Plan (2023) for England, the first revision of the 25 year Environment Plan.
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Links to guidance on bioaerosols and H&S at composting facilities
Compilation of useful links to guidance on bioaerosols and H&S at composting facilities, primarily from Health and Safety Executive.
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Sizzle publishes report on alternatives to peat
Sizzle publishes report on alternatives to peat to support the case for a ban on the sale of peat in the UK.
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Impact on waste sector of Welsh Water Resources Regulations 2021
Natural Resources Wales publishes letter summarising requirements under Welsh Water Resources Regulations 2021 for waste sector.
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UCL’s Big Compost Experiment
UCL have published the results of their Big Compost Experiment, using citizen science to assess the impact and effectiveness of biodegradable and compostable plastics in UK home composting.
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Map of UK Composting Sites
An REA-produced map of composting sites in the UK, including those with PAS100 certification and ABP approved.
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HACCP training course
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EA guidance on appropriate measures for biological waste treatment
The EA have published a guidance document detailing the appropriate measures for biological waste treatment.
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Establishment of Compostable Coalition UK
Establishment of Compostable Coalition UK
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REA welcomes the Government’s ban on the sale of peat for amateur horticulture by 2024
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Environment Agency’s Landspreading Guidance available for feedback
The Environment Agency has published its reformatted landspreading guidance for feedback, until 19th August.
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International Compost Awareness Week (May 1 – 7) launches Call to action around the world
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Defra guidance on applying Farming Rules for Water
Defra have published guidance for the Environment Agency on applying the Farming Rules for Water, including for Autumn/Winter applications.
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Report on the issues of reporting of GHG emissions from ‘waste’
Report by Dominic Hogg on the issues of reporting of GHG emissions from ‘waste’: indicators and inventories.
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Consultation on ending the retail sale of peat in horticulture
Defra have published a consultation that aims to address measures to end the use of peat and peat containing products in the retail sector in England and Wales.
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Organics Forum meeting on 7th December
Presentations are now available from the REA Organics Forum meeting on 7th December
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Amended Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2021
Amended Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2021
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California first US state to mandate universal composting
California first US state to mandate universal composting
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Defra update factsheets for the 2020 Environment Bill
Defra update factsheets for the 2020 Environment Bill
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WRAP publish Roadmap for the Organics Sector
WRAP have published their Roadmap for the Organics Sector, aiming to ensure that the sector maintains trust as a valuable waste treatment option.