The challenge of how to deal with waste effectively and move towards a more sustainable, circular economy is a key work stream for the REA – and it is our members that are enabling this important transition.

See the resources and news sections below for our latest work in this area.

 

Related Resources

REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Feb 27, 2024

Compostable Coalition UK unveils successful consumer behaviour trial with compostable packaging

The Compostable Coalition UK, with advisory board members including the REA, M&S, Ocado Retail and WWF, has reported a 5-fold increase in consumers disposing of their compostable packaging in the food waste bin, in a first-of-its-kind consumer behaviour trial.

REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Feb 27, 2024

Recent Research on Physical Contaminants in MSW Compost

Environmental Advances recently published an article that covers the management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) through composting and the challenges posed by physical contaminants in MSW feedstocks.

BRIEFINGS

Feb 27, 2024

A Reminder on the Waste Hierarchy for Food and Drink Waste

This briefing provides an overview of the Defra waste hierarchy for food and drink waste with useful links to reference.