>> APHA Introduction of fees for statutory services

APHA have issued report from their consultation in 2015 concerning proposed charges for some of their services. The report outlines the steps towards the introduction of fees.

>> EA plan to open definition of waste service in June 2018

The EA are planning to open a definition of waste service in June 2018. This replaces the previous End of Waste panel and is a charged service.

>> German research looking at plastic in compost and digestate

A group of German researchers looked at organic fertilisers (composts and digestates) as vehicles for the entry of microplastic into the environment.

>> Chairman Charlie's Blog on Quality

Chairman Charlie Trousdell urges operators to focus on quality of products and make the most of the anti-plastic public opinion.

>> Government invites evidence on single-use plastics

Government calls for evidence on single-use plastics and will consider how best to reduce the amount we waste and drive innovation. Announces £20m of funding to businesses and universities to stimulate new thinking and rapid solutions.