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Consultation on Recycling Consistency
Defra recently published the long awaited consultation on Consistency in household and business recycling in England. This is the third of the Resources and Waste Strategy consultations.
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REA Response: ‘Best Available Techniques’: a future regime within the UK
REA Response to DEFRA consultation
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Consultation opens on the Waste Prevention Programme for England
Defra has opened a consultation on “the Waste Prevention Programme for England: Towards a Resource Efficient Economy.” It sets out priorities for waste management.
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Consultation on Draft Policy Statement on Environmental Principles
Defra have opened a consultation on a Draft Policy Statement on Environmental Principles, which will be legally binding for Ministers of the Crown.
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Defra publish Waste Management Plan for England
Following a consultation, Defra have published the Waste Management Plan for England, along with an accompanying Environmental Report.
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REA responds to Defra’s review of Farming Rules for Water
This resource includes the REA’s response to Defra’s review of the Farming Rules for Water
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Defra seek feedback for review of Farming Rules for Water
Defra are now seeking feedback for their review of Farming Rules for Water, which were introduced in 2018. The response deadline is the 15th of January.
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Organics forum member webinar
The Organics Forum held a webinar for members recently with Defra and the EA. The presentation and video from the webinar is now available
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Waste Management Plan for England Consultation
Defra have published a consulation on the Waste Management for England. The plan is a compilation of existing waste management policies and does not introduce new waste management measures.
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REA responds to Defra’s England Peat Strategy Discussion Document
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Defra guidance on re-opening Household Waste Recycling Centres
The government has published guidance for local authorities on how they can safely re-open their Household Waste and Recycling Centres but only where social distancing can be maintained and the public and staff can be kept safe.
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Defra’s recommendations on waste collections to prioritise during COVID-19 outbreak
This item includes recent communications between the REA and Defra regarding waste collection services and highlights Defra’s 7th April guidance to help English LAs to decide which waste collection services to prioritise during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Member Briefing on Ministerial Portfolios
The portfolios for the relevant Ministers in BEIS, Defra, DfT and the Treasury
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First meeting of the REA Soil Carbon Working Group
This news item include updates from the first conference call of the REA Soil Carbon Working Group.
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REA evidence on standards for bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics
The REA has responded to the government’s call for evidence on standards for bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics.