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Map of UK Facilities Processing ABP
An REA-produced map of organics recycling (composting and AD) facilities with ABP approval and able to accept food waste.
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Degradation of compostables in full-scale composting trials
Envar’s report on degradation of compostables in full-scale composting, plus a slides-style summary.
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Composting Guidance
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Internship Project: Exploring EA Reform
REA is conducting a study looking at EA regulatory performance and the ways the EA can be reformed to better support the industry. We are keen to engage with members about their experiences to inform this piece of work.
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REA Responds to SEPA’s Standard Conditions Consultation
On the 24th of November, the REA submitted a response to SEPA’s consultation on proposed standard conditions for all registration-level activities under the new Integrated Authorisation Framework (IAF).
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Management of compostables for organic recycling
Report on compostable packaging and non-packaging treatment trials (in-vessel composting and, separately, thermal pressure hydrolysis as part of pre-treatment before AD) and on a system for identifying and classifying different types of plastics. It also includes an overview of depackaging machinery.
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Autumn 2024 Organics Recycling and Biogas Magazine
Download the Autumn 2024 edition of the Organics Recycling and Biogas Magazine!
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Organics 2024 Annual Update
Download the REA Organics Annual Summary
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COP29: Methane Reduction from Organic Waste Pledge
The REA Organics team is pleased to see the COP29 Presidency recognise the importance of the waste and resources sector via a ‘Methane Reduction from Organic Waste’ pledge.
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SEPA: EASR Standard Conditions Consultation
SEPA is now consulting on proposed standard conditions for all registration-level activities under the new Integrated Authorisation Framework (IAF).
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Proposed changes to the EASR Charging Scheme
SEPA has released a consultation for feedback on the proposed charging scheme (here). This consultation will close at midnight on Sunday, the 29th of September. Please submit any feedback or questions on the consultation to Claire at [email protected] by Friday, the 20th of September so REA can develop a draft response.
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SEPA’s EASR Consultation Analysis
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) consulted on their proposed changes to the Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations (EASR) in January 2024, receiving 63 responses. They recently published their analysis of the consultation responses.
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REA Submits Response to DAERA’s ‘Rethinking Our Resources’ Consultation
REA submitted a response to the consultation on the 27th of June, incorporating feedback from our NI members.
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Biowaste Quality Assessment Methodology
Download REA’s Biowaste Quality Assessment Methodology.
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Organic Recycling of Compostable Items in the UK
Download REA’s document on the current landscape of organic recycling and recovery of compostables in the UK.
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Progress with Simpler Recycling
Government has published their responses to the Simpler Recycling consultations. This provides some further details on what the requirements will be.
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Saving the planet with compost!
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2023 Study Tour
n October 2023, Cré and the REA held a study tour of wet and dry-AD plants in Germany. Download a summary of the trip, written by participant, Jenny Grant.
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Duty of Care Obligations
Download a reminder on duty of care obligations for waste holders.
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International Compost Awareness Week 2024 – Nature’s Climate Champion