Search results for tag:
-
Progress Towards an EU Soil Monitoring Law
Progress towards the introduction of an EU Soil Monitoring Law
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
-
PAC Report on Delayed Collections and Packaging Reforms
Briefing on the Public Accounts Committee report on Defra’s collections and packaging reforms.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Reports on safety of compost and digestates
Reports covering the safety of compost and digestates, from WRAP, Zero Waste Scotland, and the European Commission.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Environment Agency’s Landspreading Guidance available for feedback
The Environment Agency has published its reformatted landspreading guidance for feedback, until 19th August.
-
Government response to EPR consultation
Government has responded to its consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility system for packaging and packaging waste.
-
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.