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Separation of Waste (England) Regulations
The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024 were laid in Parliament on 21st May 2024.
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Nutrient Management Expert Group Report and Government Response
This report sets out recommendations from the NMEG to Defra on the optimal policy approach to reduce pollution from nutrients in agriculture. The Government response has also been published.
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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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REA response to Green Industries Growth Accelerator (GIGA) fund consultation
Government publishes the Future Biomethane Framework Call for Evidence – Post GGSS
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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Consultation – Briefing
The Government released its latest consultation on the introduction of a carbon levy on certain imports within energy intensive industrial sectors, with the aim of protecting UK businesses from cheaper imports from countries with less stringent climate regulations and mitigating carbon leakage.
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REA response to the Future Biomethane Framework Call for Evidence
Government publishes the Future Biomethane Framework Call for Evidence – Post GGSS
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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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REA Member Brief – Reuters’ Sustainability Reporting
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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.
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International Compost Awareness Week 2024
From May 5th to May 11th, we invite you to join us in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024! This year’s theme, “COMPOST… Nature’s Climate Champion,” underscores the vital role composting plays in combating climate change.
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The LIFE BIOBEST Project
The LIFE BIOBEST Project identifies key challenges within the bio-waste management cycle and provides policy and regulatory recommendations to address the identified barriers.
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The Environment Agency Publishes a Methane Action Plan 2024 to 2026
The Environment Agency (EA) Methane Action Plan sets out how they intend to reduce methane emissions in England.