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Defra publish Environmental Improvement Plan (2023)
Defra have published the Environmental Improvement Plan (2023) for England, the first revision of the 25 year Environment Plan.
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Waste exemption reforms
Defra’s response on the waste exemption reforms has been published. There are proposed changes to exemptions and removal of some.
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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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Deposit Return Scheme
Defra have published details on the Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers including information on materials and implementation dates.
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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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Guidance and report: using compostables at events
Guidance and report: using compostables at events
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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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Impact on waste sector of Welsh Water Resources Regulations 2021
Natural Resources Wales publishes letter summarising requirements under Welsh Water Resources Regulations 2021 for waste sector.
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Over 550 scientists back bioenergy as part of “climate smart” forest management
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Map of UK Composting Sites
An REA-produced map of composting sites in the UK, including those with PAS100 certification and ABP approved.
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BEIS Opens Applications for Industrial Fuel Switching Competition Phase 2: demonstration projects
BEIS have opened applications for the demonstration phase of the £55m Industrial Fuel Switching (IFS) Competition.
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Establishment of Compostable Coalition UK
Establishment of Compostable Coalition UK
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BEIS Releases Guidance for Industrial Energy Transformation Fund Phase 2: Autumn 2022 competition
BEIS have released guidance for IETF Phase 2: Autumn 2022 provides which provides £70 million of grant funding
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Welsh Water Resources Regulations
The Welsh Government have introduced “The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021”.
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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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EU Releases Series of Reports on Heat Decarbonisation
The European Commission has published four studies that look at the decarbonisation of heating.
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CIWEM long-term bioresources strategy & survey
The CIWEM requests engagement on survey to develop a long-term bioresources strategy to 2050.