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Circular Economy Bill Scotland
Legislation giving Ministers and local authorities the tools needed to increase reuse and recycling rates, as well as modernise and improve waste and recycling services, has been passed in Scotland.
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International Compost Awareness Week 2024 – Nature’s Climate Champion
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Progress Towards an EU Soil Monitoring Law
Progress towards the introduction of an EU Soil Monitoring Law
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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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The REA Budget Statement Includes Key Asks for the Organics Sector
The REA have responded to a Treasury consultation in advance of HM Treasury’s Spring Statement, set to be delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 6 March 2024
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House of Commons EFRA Committee Report on Soil Health
The House of Commons EFRA Committee released a report on soil health on World Soil Day urging the UK government to prioritise soil health on par with air and water quality.
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PAC Report on Delayed Collections and Packaging Reforms
Briefing on the Public Accounts Committee report on Defra’s collections and packaging reforms.
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Response to UK EPR consultation and draft list of 13 material types to disincentivise
REA responds to government’s consultation on draft UK-wide Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations and their draft list of 13 material types to disincentivise.
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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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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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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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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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Scottish Government publish consultation on ending the sale of peat
The Scottish Government have published a consultation on ending the sale of peat, firstly for retail horticulture and secondly for professional horticulture.
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EFRA Parliamentary Committee Call for Evidence on Soil Health
The Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Parliamentary Committee have published a Call for Evidence on Soil Health.
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Summit of the Organic Fertilisers Industry in Europe, 17th – 18th January
Second Summit of the Organic Fertilisers Industry in Europe set to be held online and in Brussels from 17th to the 18th of January.
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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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Scottish Government publishes analysis of responses to consultation on proposed Circular Economy Bill
The Scottish Government has published analysis of responses received to its consultation on proposed Circular Economy Bill.
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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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Net Zero: Eliminating Biodegradable Waste to Landfill
As identified in the Net Zero Strategy, Defra are starting very early work looking at designing policies to eliminate biodegradable waste to landfill.
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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.