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>> 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.

>> Organics industry surveys for Scotland

Zero Waste Scotland have published surveys of the organics recycling industry in Scotland. These cover composting and anaerobic digestion / biogas facilities and were carried out in 2018 using figures from 2017.

>> David Border

It is with great regret we report that David Border passed away on 14th June 2019.

>> The state of soils in England

The Environment Agency has published a report on the state of soils in England and how they change over time. The report considers the current pressures on soil and the threats to future soil health to help people understand and manage them better.

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