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BEIS releases new consultation on digestate use and management under the GGSS
BEIS have released a new consultation on digestate use and management under the GGSS. The REA will host a working group to discuss an REA response.
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CIWM publish waste sector Covid Response and Resilience Report
The Chartered Institute for Waste Management (CIWM) have published the waste sector Covid Response and Resilience Report, based on input from stakeholders.
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EA information for Waste Sector regarding Brexit
The EA have issued some key messages for the Waste sector regarding the end of the EU transition period.
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Scottish Government Briefing on Brexit Waste Management and EA Briefing on International Waste Shipments
Includes a briefing on EU Exit and Waste Management from the Scottish Government, along with specific guidance from the EA on what is required for the International Shipments of Waste.
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EA Reviews Quality Protocols: compost, anaerobic digestate, and poultry litter
The EA has published the response to its reviews on the first three Quality Protocols: compost, anaerobic digestate, and poultry litter.
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EA Consultation on Measures for Permitted Waste Facilities
The Environmental Agency (EA) has launched a consultation on appropriate measures for permitted waste facilities including the enclosure of waste in a building.
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REA Response to Welsh SUPs Consultation
The REA has responded to Welsh Government’s proposals to ban 8 specific single-use plastic item types and all oxo-degradable plastics.
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EU launches their Methane Strategy
This news item includes updates from the Commission on the launch of their Strategy to reduce methane emissions
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International Waste Shipments – Consented Shipments between GB and EU
The EA details the agreements it has obtained from EU Member States for the continuation of consented waste shipments from GB to the EU after January 2021.
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Red Diesel Consultation: REA Response
The REA have responded to HM Treasury’s consultation on red diesel entitlement by calling for waste management sector (specifically organics recycling) to retain the entitlement.
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Carbon Metric Report on Scotland’s Waste
Carbon Metric report published by Zero Waste Scotland, measuring the carbon footprint of waste in Scotland for the years 2017-2018.
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Area Classification for Landfill Gas Extraction (DSEAR)
Report was commissioned by the REA’s Landfill Gas Forum. The information contained in this publication is provided as a guide to demonstrate best practice.
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REA Response to EA Consultation on appropriate measures for biological treatments
Following consultation with members, the REA have submitted a response to the EA’s Appropriate measures for biowaste treatment consultation.
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Guidance on disposing of waste during Coronavirus
Defra have published guidance on how to dispose of waste including PPE and face coverings during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Covid-19 testing for frontline workers
Testing for COVID-19 is being extended to include additional frontline workers who are symptomatic, and members of their household who are symptomatic. This will allow frontline workers to return to work if they, or members of their household, test negative for coronavirus.
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Waste support – resource sharing platform
CIWM launches WasteSupport, a ‘virtual marketplace’ to support the resources and waste sector during the COVID-19 crisis. Zero Waste Scotland have also created a similar tool for Scotland.
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Waste networking platform to link councils and private sector
CIWM are launching a resource sharing platform to enable local authorities and private sector to work together and facilitate the sharing of resources.
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SEPA regulatory position statement on Covid-19
SEPA have issued a regulatory response on how they will be dealing with regulatory issues during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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EA guidance on waste storage during Covid-19
The EA have published a regulatory position statement (RPS) which allows you to temporarily store more waste than your permit allows if you cannot remove waste from your site because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Organics Recycling Magazine Autumn 2019
Organics Recycling Magazine : Targeting Zero Contamination. The plan for plastic-free feedstocks.