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REA Response to UK Emissions Trading Scheme Scope Expansion: Waste consultation
Following member feedback, the REA has responded to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme Scope Expansion: Waste consultation.
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Environment Improvement Plan (EIP) Annual Progress Report and Rapid Review
Defra published an EIP annual progress report covering April 2023 to March 2024. The report describes actions taken towards the 10 goals, and associated targets, set under the Environment Act 2021.
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Updating the EA’s Regulatory Appeals Process
The REA responds to the Environment Agency’s consultation on proposed updates to the regulatory appeals process.
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Circular Economy Bill Scotland
Legislation giving Ministers and local authorities the tools needed to increase reuse and recycling rates, as well as modernise and improve waste and recycling services, has been passed in Scotland.
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REA Organics member meeting and site visit
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EASR 2018 Proposed Amendments: Consultation Analysis
The Scottish Government published a summary of responses received on their EASR consultation which includes direct responses from the Scottish Government on each topic. A briefing on the relevant sections is available for REA members.
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REA Submits Response to DAERA’s ‘Rethinking Our Resources’ Consultation
REA submitted a response to the consultation on the 27th of June, incorporating feedback from our NI members.
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General Election 2024: Party Manifesto Commitments on Energy, Climate and The Environment – Comparison Tables
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Member only briefing: High level Legislative Wash-Up Pre-election for our sector
This member only briefing on the High level outcomes of the Legislative Wash-Up Pre-election summarises the key outcomes of what made it through Parliament in time before the election campaign started and what did not.
Parliament was dissolved on 30th May 2024 and is currently expected to return on 9th July 2024. -
Biowaste Quality Assessment Methodology
Download REA’s Biowaste Quality Assessment Methodology.
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Digital Waste Tracking
Read this briefing for more information on Defra’s upcoming digital waste tracking service.
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Simpler Recycling Commencement Regulations
Government are bringing into force the Simpler Recycling requirements though the commencement of the Environment Act regulations
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Organic Recycling of Compostable Items in the UK
Download REA’s document on the current landscape of organic recycling and recovery of compostables in the UK.
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Progress with Simpler Recycling
Government has published their responses to the Simpler Recycling consultations. This provides some further details on what the requirements will be.
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Defra Publishes the 2024 Resources and Waste Strategy: Monitoring Progress Report
Defra has published the 2024 version (fourth edition) of Resources and Waste Strategy: Monitoring Progress.
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2023 Study Tour
n October 2023, Cré and the REA held a study tour of wet and dry-AD plants in Germany. Download a summary of the trip, written by participant, Jenny Grant.
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Duty of Care Obligations
Download a reminder on duty of care obligations for waste holders.
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Update on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
European Parliament validates the provisional agreement it made with the European Council on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. When the legislative process is completed, the PPWR will amend Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 [on market surveillance and compliance of products] and Directive (EU) 2019/904 [the Single Use Plastics Directive], and repeal Directive 94/62/EC [the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive].
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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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Composting Consortium reveals North America field test findings
North American study shares data on disintegration of over 23,000 units of compostable packaging and identifies optimal composting conditions that support it. Read also about what’s next and potential collaboration and data exchange with the Compostable by Design Platform.