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Organics Recycling and Biogas Magazine Spring 2023
The REA have published the Spring 2023 edition of the Organics Recycling and Biogas Magazine. Read the magazine in full here.
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Results of REA member survey on supply chain issues and labour shortages
The REA has compiled a short summary of the results of a member survey on supply chain issues and labour shortages faced by our members.
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Scottish Government publish consultation on ending the sale of peat
The Scottish Government have published a consultation on ending the sale of peat, firstly for retail horticulture and secondly for professional horticulture.
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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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Defra publish provisional common framework for resources and waste
Defra publish policy document “Resources and waste: provisional common framework”, describing how to work together on devolved policy areas.
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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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REA Members Briefing – Rt. Hon Chris Skidmore Review of Net Zero, “Mission Zero”
Members Briefing on the Net Zero Review
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Environment Act Targets
Defra have published a summary of consultation responses and the government’s response to the Environment Act 2021 targets.
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EFRA Parliamentary Committee Call for Evidence on Soil Health
The Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Parliamentary Committee have published a Call for Evidence on Soil Health.
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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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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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SEPA BAT guidance
SEPA have published their Waste Treatment Best Available Technique (BAT) Interpretational Guidance and Gap Analysis spreadsheet.
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UCL’s Big Compost Experiment
UCL have published the results of their Big Compost Experiment, using citizen science to assess the impact and effectiveness of biodegradable and compostable plastics in UK home composting.
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REview22
REview 22
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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Map of UK Composting Sites
An REA-produced map of composting sites in the UK, including those with PAS100 certification and ABP approved.