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UK Plastics Pact Consultations
The UK Plastics Pact has launched two consultations which will run until 5 PM on 12th September 2024. If you have questions or feedback on either consultation please contact Emily Nichols at [email protected].
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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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REA provide feedback to Defra on industry’s vision for packaging reforms
The REA have provided written feedback to Defra on industry’s vision for packaging reforms (Extended Producer Responsibility).
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Compostable Coalition UK announces its advisory board members
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Vision for packaging system reform
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Guest Blog: 14 tonnes of compostable packaging – on trial!
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Plastic waste inquiry
Government responds to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s report ‘The price of plastic: ending the toll of plastic’ waste’.
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Update and webinars on Extended Producer Responsibilities for packaging waste
Defra provide update and invitations to webinars on Extended Producer Responsibilities for packaging waste.
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Quality Feedstock Resources
Quality Feedstock Resources – A page bringing together resources aimed at improving the quality of feedstocks for composting and AD. Including guidance, templates and case studies.
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Plastics and bioplastics in Italian organics recycling
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Scottish Government’s consultations on banning oxo-degradables and specific single-use plastics
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WRAP publish UK Plastics Pact Progress Report and updated Roadmap to 2025
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) have published the second edition of the UK Plastics Pact Progress Report.
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REA among 40 signatories calling for Government to ban wrong kind of degradable plastic
Failing to act now could turn Britain from a leader into a laggard in fighting the plastic crisis, letter warns
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Dutch research on the fate of compostable plastics
Dutch Research has investigated how compostable plastics behave in the current organic waste treatment process in the Netherlands and came to the conclusion that they can easily be processed. In the compost, no remains of compostable plastics were found.
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Responding to the EA’s Standard Rules Permits consultation
An update on the important EA consultation and how to provide your feedback to the REA.
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SEPA Report on Compost Feedstock Quality
SEPA have published a report looking at plastic in food waste at compost sites. The report looks at physical contaminants in both domestic and commercial food waste.
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REA evidence on standards for bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics
The REA has responded to the government’s call for evidence on standards for bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics.