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Government response to EPR consultation
Government has responded to its consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility system for packaging and packaging waste.
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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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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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Defra update factsheets for the 2020 Environment Bill
Defra update factsheets for the 2020 Environment Bill
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REA list of Government funding schemes and competitions
The REA has compiled a list of Government funding schemes and competitions to reach decarbonisation goals.
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Application Guidance Launched for Sustainable Farming Incentive
DEFRA have launched guidance for applying to the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot. It explains how to make an application.
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REA response to consultation on Consistency in Household and Business Recycling in England
REA publish our response to the consultation on Consistency in Household and Business Recycling in England.
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REA responds to Consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging
REA responds to Consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging.
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Consultation on Recycling Consistency
Defra recently published the long awaited consultation on Consistency in household and business recycling in England. This is the third of the Resources and Waste Strategy consultations.
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REA Response: ‘Best Available Techniques’: a future regime within the UK
REA Response to DEFRA consultation
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Consultation opens on the Waste Prevention Programme for England
Defra has opened a consultation on “the Waste Prevention Programme for England: Towards a Resource Efficient Economy.” It sets out priorities for waste management.
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Consultation on Draft Policy Statement on Environmental Principles
Defra have opened a consultation on a Draft Policy Statement on Environmental Principles, which will be legally binding for Ministers of the Crown.
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Defra publish Waste Management Plan for England
Following a consultation, Defra have published the Waste Management Plan for England, along with an accompanying Environmental Report.
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REA responds to Defra’s review of Farming Rules for Water
This resource includes the REA’s response to Defra’s review of the Farming Rules for Water
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Defra seek feedback for review of Farming Rules for Water
Defra are now seeking feedback for their review of Farming Rules for Water, which were introduced in 2018. The response deadline is the 15th of January.
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Organics forum member webinar
The Organics Forum held a webinar for members recently with Defra and the EA. The presentation and video from the webinar is now available
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Waste Management Plan for England Consultation
Defra have published a consulation on the Waste Management for England. The plan is a compilation of existing waste management policies and does not introduce new waste management measures.
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REA responds to Defra’s England Peat Strategy Discussion Document
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Defra guidance on re-opening Household Waste Recycling Centres
The government has published guidance for local authorities on how they can safely re-open their Household Waste and Recycling Centres but only where social distancing can be maintained and the public and staff can be kept safe.