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>> EA feedback responses from industry on biowaste permits

The EA has provided a summary of the responses that they received from industry concerning a review of permit conditions to improve environmental outcomes.

>> Vegware guidance on accepting compostable packaging into your site

Vegware, one of the leading producers of compostable packaging has provided this visual guidance for composting sites to assist them with identifying what to look for on compostable packaging.

>> REA response to EFRA committee's inquiry on the state of peatland in England.

EFRA seeks views from industry into how peatland in England has been degraded, the environmental impacts and how it can be restored.

>> 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.

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