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Scotland’s circular economy and waste route map to 2030
Scottish Government have published a route map that identifies priorities to 2030 that will help progress to a circular economy. The route map sets out a plan to deliver 11 priority actions.
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Simpler Recycling Policy Update – November 2024
Defra have released an update on Simpler Recycling confirming the co-collection of materials for recycling.
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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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COP29: Methane Reduction from Organic Waste Pledge
The REA Organics team is pleased to see the COP29 Presidency recognise the importance of the waste and resources sector via a ‘Methane Reduction from Organic Waste’ pledge.
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Scotland’s Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030: Consultation Response Analysis
The Scottish Government consulted on their updated ‘Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030’ from January to March of 2024, receiving 156 responses. They recently published their analysis of the consultation responses
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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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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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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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Saving the planet with compost!
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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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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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Moving towards a more Circular Economy
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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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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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How Fife Council is Tackling Food Waste
Fife council takes steps to improve food waste collections from communal flats.
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WRAP Publishes Two Reports on Food Waste in the UK
The Waste and Resources Action Program (WRAP) published a pair of reports on food waste in the UK in November 2023.