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Green Gas Forum Meeting -22nd January 2024: Round up and Presentations
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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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The Office for Environmental Protection Annual Report
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) finds Government remains largely off track to meet its environmental ambitions.
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REA Responds to Scottish Government Consultation on Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030
The Scottish Government have published a consultation, entitled “Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030”. The REA responded to the consultation on 15 March 2024.
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WRAP Publishes Two Reports on Food Waste in the UK
The Waste and Resources Action Program (WRAP) published a pair of reports on food waste in the UK in November 2023.
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The Scottish Government Summarises Responses from the Peat Ban Consultation
The Scottish Government published an analysis of consultation responses on ending the sale of peat in Scotland. The analysis does not include any decisions on the ban of peat sales, but it does include insight into opinions surrounding peat use in Scotland.
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WISH Publication on Managing Bioaerosols in Waste & Recycling
The Waste Industry and Health Forum (WISH) in collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive has published guidance on managing bioaerosols in waste and recycling.
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Wales Code of Practice for Separate Collection of Recyclable Waste
The Welsh Government published a code of practice to provide practical guidance on adhering to the Waste Separation Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2023.
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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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REA respond to Treasury consultation in advance of Spring Statement 2024
REA respond to Treasury consultation in advance of Spring Statement 2024
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REA Briefing: Environmental Audit Committee report – The UK’s contribution to tackling global deforestation
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REA Members Overview: Carbon Capture Use and Storage Announcements December 2023
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Practitioner’s Guide to Preventing and Managing Contaminants in Organic Waste Recycling
ISWA’s Biological Waste Treatment group have published a report providing information on the potential impacts of contaminants that may enter organic waste streams and how they can be prevented or removed.
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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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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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Simpler Recycling reforms published
Government have published their post consultation response on Simpler Recycling (previously known as Consistency in Household and Business Recycling in England). The response includes the planned implementation dates.
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REA welcomes the publication of ‘Simpler Recycling’ reforms
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Natural Resource Wales publish consultation on regulatory fees and charges
Natural Resource Wales have published a consultation on regulatory fees and charges for 2024/2025.
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REA participating in Northern Ireland Landfill Advisory Group
The REA is working on the advisory panel aimed at reducing biodegradable waste to landfill in Northern Ireland.