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WRAP report on plastics in composts and digestates
WRAP have published a report looking at plastics in composts and digestates. The project also looked at potential impacts and mitigation.
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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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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 Blog: International Compost Awareness Week 2023
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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.
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Guest Blog: 14 tonnes of compostable packaging – on trial!
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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.