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Methane from Anaerobic Digestion (MEAD) study published
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LIFE BIOBEST project publishes proposed bio-waste quality standards and guidance
The EU-funded LIFE BIOBEST project has published a report acknowledging the impact on biowaste quality on compost and digestate production and proposing unified quality standards.
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REA Response to EA Consultation on Waste-Related Charge Proposals
The REA responds to the Environment Agency consultation on waste exemption charges and the introduction of a waste crime levy
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Internship Project: Exploring EA Reform
REA is conducting a study looking at EA regulatory performance and the ways the EA can be reformed to better support the industry. We are keen to engage with members about their experiences to inform this piece of work.
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Consultation on Environment Agency’s enforcement and sanctions policy
The Environment Agency are consulting on their policy for applying Environment Act 2021 Civil Sanctions.
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Defra’s residual waste infrastructure capacity note
Defra has released a note on residual waste infrastructure capacity, providing projections and analysis to 2035.
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Circular Economy Taskforce
Government have published details of the Circular Economy Taskforce – an independent expert advisory group established to support the government in creating a circular economy strategy for England
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Changes to EA’s regulatory appeals process
The Environment Agency are making changes to their regulatory appeals process. They are introducing a two-stage appeals process designed to resolve issues efficiently.
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Scotland’s circular economy and waste route map to 2030
Scottish Government have published a route map that identifies priorities to 2030 that will help progress to a circular economy. The route map sets out a plan to deliver 11 priority actions.
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Landspreading in the News – Winter 2024
The EA Mobile Plant Team has published their Winter 2024 edition of Landspreading in the News.
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Defra: Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Consultations
Defra newsletters announced consultations on a first then a second draft Recycling Assessment Methodology (RAM) Guidance under Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR). The response deadlines were 31st October and 27th November 2024.
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Simpler Recycling Policy Update – November 2024
Defra have released an update on Simpler Recycling confirming the co-collection of materials for recycling.
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REA Responds to SEPA’s Standard Conditions Consultation
On the 24th of November, the REA submitted a response to SEPA’s consultation on proposed standard conditions for all registration-level activities under the new Integrated Authorisation Framework (IAF).
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World Soil Day 2024
Join our 2024 World Soil Day webinars.
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Management of compostables for organic recycling
Report on compostable packaging and non-packaging treatment trials (in-vessel composting and, separately, thermal pressure hydrolysis as part of pre-treatment before AD) and on a system for identifying and classifying different types of plastics. It also includes an overview of depackaging machinery.
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REview24
REview24
REA’s authoritative annual report on the UK’s renewable energy and clean technology sector, mapping the energy transition on the path to net zero.
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Autumn 2024 Organics Recycling and Biogas Magazine
Download the Autumn 2024 edition of the Organics Recycling and Biogas Magazine!
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Organics 2024 Annual Update
Download the REA Organics Annual Summary
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COP29: Methane Reduction from Organic Waste Pledge
The REA Organics team is pleased to see the COP29 Presidency recognise the importance of the waste and resources sector via a ‘Methane Reduction from Organic Waste’ pledge.
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Natural Resources Wales: Regulatory Fees and Charges for 2025/2026
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is inviting feedback on its proposed updates to charges for permits, licences, and compliance activities. The consultation closes on the 12th of January 2025, and feedback will be used to shape the final submission to the Minister for Climate Change.