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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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Christmas 2022 Policy Roundup
REA has compiled a list of the pre-Christmas policy announcements put out just before the Government broke for recess.
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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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Draft Legislation and Amendments to the Electricity Generator Levy – December 22
REA Members Briefing on the Latest Announcements in regards to the design of the Electricity Generator Levy
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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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REA Sign Joint Industry Letter Calling for Government to Urgently Address Electricity Network Constraints
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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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Links to guidance on bioaerosols and H&S at composting facilities
Compilation of useful links to guidance on bioaerosols and H&S at composting facilities, primarily from Health and Safety Executive.
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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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Impact on waste sector of Welsh Water Resources Regulations 2021
Natural Resources Wales publishes letter summarising requirements under Welsh Water Resources Regulations 2021 for waste sector.
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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.