Events

>> Defra Digest of waste and resource statistics 2018

The Digest of Waste and Resource Statistics is a compendium of statistics on a range of waste and resource areas, based on data published mainly by Defra, WRAP, the Environment Agency, Office for National Statistics, and Eurostat. They are collated in this Digest for ease of use.

>> Defra republish Sewage Sludge in Agriculture Code of Practice

Work to republish the Code has been undertaken to address concerns received that a formatting of the code to enable publication onto gov.uk had introduced factual changes.

>> Deployment data and MAGIC

There has been concern from a number of landspreading operators that the closure of the What's in Your Backyard (WIYBY) service in April and replacement with MAGIC has meant that the new scaling provided is not adequate. An explanation from the EA below, explains more on this subject.

>> SEPA Guidance on landfill ban

To help all stakeholders prepare for the ban on biodegradable municipal waste going to landfill, SEPA, in collaboration with industry and local authority representatives have produced a guidance document.

>> Compost Awareness Week

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. The theme for this year is Compost! Building a Better Future.

Bioenergy Sector Group Meeting

We are holding a bioenergy super sector group meeting to bring together different sectors of the REA to hear the latest updates relevant to them, whilst having the opportunity to network with other sectors.

Saving our soils - Understanding and improving soil health

The REA, in conjunction with AD Network and British Society of Soil Science, has recently launched an event on 'Saving our Soils' to be held on 20th June, in London.

RWM 2018

The Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition (RWM) returns to the NEC Birmingham on September 12th and 13th.

ORG Sector Group meeting at White Moss

The Organics recycling group of the REA are delighted to announce that they will be organising a sector group meeting at the White Moss head office site situated at Kirkby, Liverpool on the 16th May

Understanding PAS100 in full course June 2018

The Organics Recycling Group is running a one day course focused on the PAS 100, Compost Quality Protocol and REAL Compost Certification Scheme. Held on 25th June 2018 in Birmingham.

HACCP for Composting training July 2018

REA is running a one day course focused on HACCP planning for compost operators and developers, with focus on compost safety and quality. Held on 17th July in Birmingham.

Health and Safety Training Course

Health and Safety at composting and AD sites: a bespoke training course with all the 'must know' essentials.
17th-18th April 2018– Oxfordshire

HACCP for AD training July 2018

REA is running a one day course focused on HACCP planning for AD operators and developers, with focus on digestate safety and quality. Held on 16th July in Birmingham.

Biomethane Day 2018

Held on 2nd May in Solihull. The REA and CNG Services have been running Biomethane Day since 2012. It is the largest gathering in the gas-to-grid industry.

Organics Recycling Conference 2018

The Annual ORG conference 'Quality - not costing the earth' - held on 15th March 2018 in Dorking, Surrey. Shifting our approach to the collection and management of biowaste to improve the quality of inputs and ensure the confidence of end users and thereby, adding value.

Understanding PAS110 in full

Organics Recycling Group is running a training course focused on the requirements of PAS 110, the AD Quality Protocol and the Biofertiliser Certification Scheme (BCS) Rules requirements. Held on 26th June in Birmingham.

Bioenergy Sector Group meeting

The REA is running it's first 'Super' Sector Group Meeting on Wednesday, 24th January 2018. This meeting will include the following; the Biogas Group, Biomass UK, the Organics Recycling Group, the WHA, EfW, and the RTFG

Biogas training - HANDS ON UK

IBBK Biogas are running another successfull 4 day Engineering & Operating Course including a biogas plant vistit from 5th - 8th February 2018 in Cambridge.

ORG Scotland Conference 2017

The annual ORG Scotland conference will be held on 15th November in Cumbernauld.

Health and Safety Training Course

Two day health and safety training course tailored for composting and AD sites. Held on 14-15th November, Oxfordsire.

Scotland Resources Conference

Scotland's biggest and most important event for sustainability, resource and waste management professionals provides inspiration for all those who are passionate about a waste free Scotland. 27-28th September.

ORG and Biogas Sector Group meeting

REA Organics Recycling and Biogas groups are holding a meeting on 28th September focusing on regulation and operations with site visit to GENeco.

PAS 110 Training Course

Organics Recycling Group is running a training course focused on the requirements of PAS 110, the AD Quality Protocol and the Biofertiliser Certification Scheme (BCS) Rules requirements.

PAS 100 Training Course

The Organics Recycling Group is running a one-day course focused on the PAS 100 and REAL Compost Certification Scheme. The course is targeted at the composter’s personnel who are involved in the establishment implementation, maintenance and improvement of the PAS 100 quality management system.

HACCP for AD course Sept 2017

REA is running a one day course focused on HACCP planning for AD operators and developers, with focus on digestate safety and quality. Held on 22nd September in Bristol.

International Intensive Biogas Training

A 3 day course on Practical Digester Biology run by IBBK Biogas and supported by the REA. Held on 20-22nd June at Abertay University, Dundee.

Health and Safety training for compost and AD sites

The REA is delighted to be providing a specially developed two-day training course on all the essential health and safety information required by managers and supervisors at composting and AD sites. Held 5-6th July, Oxfordshire.

5-6th July 2017 – Oxfordshire