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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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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.
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REview22
REview 22
REA’s authoritative annual report on the UK’s renewable energy and clean technology sector, mapping the energy transition on the path to net zero.
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Map of UK Composting Sites
An REA-produced map of composting sites in the UK, including those with PAS100 certification and ABP approved.
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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.
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Establishment of Compostable Coalition UK
Establishment of Compostable Coalition UK
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Organics Recycling and Biogas Magazine Autumn 2022
The REA have published the Autumn 2022 edition of the Organics Recycling and Biogas Magazine. Read the magazine in full here.
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Welsh Water Resources Regulations
The Welsh Government have introduced “The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021”.
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SEPA consultation on BAT guidance
SEPA have published some guidance and a spreadsheet on BAT compliance and have asked for feedback.
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EA briefing on climate change adaptation
Adapting to climate change is a priority and the EA want to support regulated businesses to maintain compliance.
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Net Zero: Eliminating Biodegradable Waste to Landfill
As identified in the Net Zero Strategy, Defra are starting very early work looking at designing policies to eliminate biodegradable waste to landfill.
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REA draft response: Environmental Targets Consultation
REA draft response to Defra consultation on Environmental Targets
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Link to NUTRICAS tool: analysis of different digestate biorefinery systems
Link to NUTRICAS tool, which calculates and and cost estimation of different digestate biorefinery systems for recovery of nutrients, organic matter, water.
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REA Response to Developing the UK Emissions Trading Scheme Call for Evidence
The latest draft response is now available.
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Environment Agency’s Landspreading Guidance available for feedback
The Environment Agency has published its reformatted landspreading guidance for feedback, until 19th August.
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Scottish circular economy consultations published: 2025 Route Map and Circular Economy Bill
Scottish Government publishes circular economy consultations: 2025 Route Map, and Circular Economy Bill to bring forward primary legislation.
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International Compost Awareness Week (May 1 – 7) launches Call to action around the world
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Government response to EPR consultation
Government has responded to its consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility system for packaging and packaging waste.