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>> EA releases briefing note on Quality Protocols

The EA is going to review all thirteen Quality Protocols and decide whether they are still fit for purpose. This work will be carried out over the next 12 - 18 months with compost, digestate and poultry litter ash QPs being the first 3 to be reviewed.

>> UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics in drive to net zero

Businesses are expected to jointly invest up to Â£149 million, alongside a Â£60 million government investment, to help fight the global battle against single use plastics. Funding could be used to find ways to cut waste in the supply chain, develop new business models and create new sustainable recyclable materials. This could include using plants instead of oils to make plastic, which will help reduce their carbon impact.

>> Call for evidence on standards for biodegradable, compostable and bio-based plastics

Government calls for evidence on standards for biodegradable, compostable and bio-based plastics, including the impacts of such plastics on waste processing.

>> New EU rules on fertilisers

The EU Fertilising Products Regulation was published on 25th June 2019, the JRC's report on STUBIAS materials is expected soon and modification of the REACH regulation that will exempt digestates from registration is expected to be published in summer 2019.

>> AHDB develop soil health scorecard

AHDB have published a article on measuring soil health using a broad range of indicators. They've developed a soil health scorecard as part of a case study looking at the application of 5 different organic treatments, including compost and digestate.

ORG Update

Organics Recycling online

The latest edition of ORG's quarterly magazine Organics Recycling is now available online. This provides an additional, convenient way in which REA members can read about biodegradable waste management topics. This online service supports wider readership, further raising awareness of topical subjects and the advertised products and services.

Please click HERE to view previous editions.

ORG Events

HACCP for AD and Composting

28th May - Leeds

4th June - Glasgow

20th June - London

Understanding PAS 100 in full - 29th May - Leeds

Understanding PAS 110 in full - 18th June - Birmingham

Bioeconomy Study Tour to Italy - 13th to 15th October 2019 - Italy