>> 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.

>> 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.

>> 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.

>> 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.

>> 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.