Seven million unsold plants ‘could be binned’ because of Coronavirus

Bruce Harnett. Managing Director of Kernock Park Plants spoke to ELN about the waste that will result from the impacts of the pandemic

UK councils warn of ‘wave of waste’ due to Covid-19 lockdown

District’s Council’s Network has called on residents to work with their local council to manage ‘a perfect storm’ of growing levels of waste

Environment Agency to launch biowaste sector review

It says the biowaste sector is critical to a closed loop, circular economy as well as helping meet renewable energy targets

Recycling food waste ‘cheaper for businesses and local authorities’

Food waste and biowaste collected separately can help local authorities and businesses cut costs. That’s according to a new report by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) which stated the UK only recycles 10% of household food waste and businesses don’t recycle it at all. It suggests with a mandatory separate collection system, a firm which […]

Renewable Energy Association team up with EBEC

EBEC (European Bioenergy Expo and Conference), the UK’s largest dedicated bioenergy event, has announced a five year partnership with the Renewable Energy Association.
 Gaynor Hartnell, Chief Executive of the REA, commented: “We are delighted to have formed a strategic partnership with the organisers of EBEC. It is a must-attend event for anyone in the bioenergy […]

European Commission wants better implementation of waste legislation

A leading figure at the European Commission says the current focus is on better implementation and enforceability of waste policy rather than new biowaste legislation. Karolina Fras, acting deputy head of the unit for sustainable production and consumption at the commission, said: “We’re looking at having a dedicated group of people to work with member […]