>> Graduate vacancy - Environmental Scientist

Albion Environmental Ltd is delighted to have recently been awarded a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project, working with the Open University to help Albion acquire the knowledge, in-house capabilities and technical expertise to complete bioaerosol assessments. They are currently recruiting for this exciting 24-month fixed term post.

>> Charlie's blog on research opportunities

Chairman Charlie highlights the opportunity for compost and digestate producers to suggest research projects for REAL's research hub and suggests some areas he would like to see covered.

>> Greater Manchester Combined Authority to meet composting operators

GMCA Issues OJEU Notice for Food and Garden waste composting operators

>> Certification scheme rules published

REAL have published the revised scheme rules for the compost and biofertiliser certification schemes.These are in force already. We have prepared a summary of the changes. Details of the research hub are also included.

>> Consultation on Single-use Carrier Bag Charge

Defra is consulting on its proposals to require all retailers in England to charge, from January 2020, a minimum of 10p per single-use carrier bag.