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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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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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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.
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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.
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Survey on Food Waste Measurement and Reporting
Large food businesses in England are invited to take part in a survey examining options for improved food waste reporting before 1 March 2023.
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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.
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REA Response to Long Duration Energy Storage Consultation
REA respond to the Long Duration Energy Storage Consultation
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POSTnote: The Future of Fertiliser Use
UK Parliament released a new POSTnote on the challenges and opportunities associated with the future of fertiliser use.
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REA response to proposed amendments to CfD Allocation Round 7 and future rounds consultation
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REA response to Transitional Support Mechanism for Large-Scale Biomass Generators Consultation
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EA RPS on Insect Manure in Compost and Anaerobic Digestion
The EA has published a RPS on composting and AD activities using insect manure (frass).
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Scotland: Heat in Buildings Bill Consultation
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How Fife Council is Tackling Food Waste
Fife council takes steps to improve food waste collections from communal flats.
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Finance Forum Minutes 28th November 2024
Minutes from the REA Finance Forum meeting from 28th November 2024
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Green Gas Forum Meeting -22nd January 2024: Round up and Presentations
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The REA Budget Statement Includes Key Asks for the Organics Sector
The REA have responded to a Treasury consultation in advance of HM Treasury’s Spring Statement, set to be delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 6 March 2024
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European Commission Consultation on Nitrates Directive
On 1 December, the European Commission published a public consultation on the public’s interest in the Nitrates Directive. REA encourages any members involved with or affected by the Nitrates Directive to complete the consultation here. This consultation closes 8 March.
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The Office for Environmental Protection Annual Report
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) finds Government remains largely off track to meet its environmental ambitions.
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REA Responds to Scottish Government Consultation on Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030
The Scottish Government have published a consultation, entitled “Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030”. The REA responded to the consultation on 15 March 2024.
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REA Response to Policy Direction For The FSO’s Regulatory Framework Consultation
REA Response to Policy Direction For The FSO’s Regulatory Framework Consultation