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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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Urgent Appeal for Support from Ukraine’s Bioenergy Association (UABIO)
In light of continuous Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and the approach of winter, the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABIO) has issued an urgent appeal for assistance.
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Environment Improvement Plan (EIP) Annual Progress Report and Rapid Review
Defra published an EIP annual progress report covering April 2023 to March 2024. The report describes actions taken towards the 10 goals, and associated targets, set under the Environment Act 2021.
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REA Submits Response to DAERA’s ‘Rethinking Our Resources’ Consultation
REA submitted a response to the consultation on the 27th of June, incorporating feedback from our NI members.
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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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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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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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Guest Blog: How to create superior silage and boost your biogas
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Northern Ireland Consultation: Rethinking our Resources
On 7 March 2024, the Northern Ireland Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) published a consultation titled ‘Rethinking Our Resources: Measures for Climate Action and a Circular Economy in NI.’ Please contact the REA team before the 6th of May for your feedback to be included in our draft response.
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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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Practitioner’s Guide to Preventing and Managing Contaminants in Organic Waste Recycling
ISWA’s Biological Waste Treatment group have published a report providing information on the potential impacts of contaminants that may enter organic waste streams and how they can be prevented or removed.
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EA Consultation on technically competent manager (TCM) attendance at permitted sites
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DES NZ Green Jobs Delivery Group survey – Biomethane
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WRAP report on plastics in composts and digestates
WRAP have published a report looking at plastics in composts and digestates. The project also looked at potential impacts and mitigation.
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REA respond to consultation on the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfill from 2028
The REA have responded to a Defra consultation on the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfill from 2028.
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Update on maize seed dressing
UK regulations will prohibit the import of maize seed treated with widely-used chemicals from Europe. This has the potential to impact bioenergy production and the AD sector.
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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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HACCP training course
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EA guidance on appropriate measures for biological waste treatment
The EA have published a guidance document detailing the appropriate measures for biological waste treatment.