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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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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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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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SR2023 No1
Te EA published a new standard rules permit to capture, treat and store biogas from lagoons and tanks (SR2023 No1).
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REA Response To Ofgem’s Regional Energy Strategic Plan Policy Framework Consultation
REA response to Ofgem’s consultation on policy direction for the Regional Energy Strategic Planning
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SEPA: EASR Standard Conditions Consultation
SEPA is now consulting on proposed standard conditions for all registration-level activities under the new Integrated Authorisation Framework (IAF).
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Draft Biomethane Quality Protocol / Resource Framework
The EA have released a draft Biomethane Resource framework (replacing the Quality Protocol) for industry comment.
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Resources and Waste Reforms Roadmap 2024
Defra has provided a Resources and Waste Reforms Roadmap to 2025 to increase clarity around delivery timelines for Resources and Waste Strategy policies (Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, Simpler Recycling, Digital Waste Tracking, Deposit Return Scheme).
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Severn Trent Water Site Visit
On the 6th of September the REA and Severn Trent Water co-hosted a member meeting and site visit at the Finham Wastewater Treatment Works.
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REA and EST publish ‘Electrifying the Fleet: A practical resource for fleet managers’
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Integrating Greenhouse Gas Removals into the UK Emissions Trading Scheme – REA response
Following member feedback, the REA has responded to the Integrating Greenhouse Gas Removals into the UK Emissions Trading Scheme consultation.
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Environment Agency: R&D Standard Rules Consultation
The REA responds to an EA consultation on a new standard rules permit for research and development (R&D) at installation.
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UK Plastics Pact Consultations
The UK Plastics Pact has launched two consultations which will run until 5 PM on 12th September 2024. If you have questions or feedback on either consultation please contact Emily Nichols at [email protected].
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Proposed changes to the EASR Charging Scheme
SEPA has released a consultation for feedback on the proposed charging scheme (here). This consultation will close at midnight on Sunday, the 29th of September. Please submit any feedback or questions on the consultation to Claire at [email protected] by Friday, the 20th of September so REA can develop a draft response.
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SEPA’s EASR Consultation Analysis
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) consulted on their proposed changes to the Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations (EASR) in January 2024, receiving 63 responses. They recently published their analysis of the consultation responses.
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The Role of Enhanced Weathering and Rock Dust-Amended Compost
A running briefing summarising any research on enhanced rock weathering or rock-dust amended compost.
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Scotland’s Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030: Consultation Response Analysis
The Scottish Government consulted on their updated ‘Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030’ from January to March of 2024, receiving 156 responses. They recently published their analysis of the consultation responses