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Covid-19 Return to Work Guidance for Employers in England
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Defra guidance on re-opening Household Waste Recycling Centres
The government has published guidance for local authorities on how they can safely re-open their Household Waste and Recycling Centres but only where social distancing can be maintained and the public and staff can be kept safe.
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WRAP report looking at food waste during lockdown
WRAP have published a report looking at citizens and food during lockdown. Findings show that people are managing food better leading to a reduction in food waste.
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Presentations from BEIS and Ofgem webinars
This resource item includes presentations from two recent webinars hosted by the REA with BEIS and Ofgem
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BEIS announces changes to the RHI in response to industry concerns on COVID-19
This news item is about BEIS intention, announced on 28 April, to make changes to the RHI scheme in response to industry COVID-19 concerns. This includes an extension to the commissioning deadline for projects with TGs.
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Environment Agency billing information letter
The Environment Agency have issued a letter with information about billing and payments during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Scottish Government thanks waste and resources sector
The Cabinet Secretary in Scotland has written a letter to the waste and resources sector thanking them for all their efforts during the pandemic.
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Covid-19 testing for frontline workers
Testing for COVID-19 is being extended to include additional frontline workers who are symptomatic, and members of their household who are symptomatic. This will allow frontline workers to return to work if they, or members of their household, test negative for coronavirus.
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Summary of Covid-19 information for Organics Recycling in Scotland
Summary of information about Covid-19 related issues for the organics recycling sector in Scotland, including links to guidance and regulations.
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Environment Agency regulatory message
The EA have issued a letter setting out how they will carry out their regulatory duties during the pandemic. They have also published a number of regulatory position statements.
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Waste support – resource sharing platform
CIWM launches WasteSupport, a ‘virtual marketplace’ to support the resources and waste sector during the COVID-19 crisis. Zero Waste Scotland have also created a similar tool for Scotland.
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Waste networking platform to link councils and private sector
CIWM are launching a resource sharing platform to enable local authorities and private sector to work together and facilitate the sharing of resources.
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Procurement Policy – Supplier relief
Government have issued a note that sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity.
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SEPA regulatory position statement on Covid-19
SEPA have issued a regulatory response on how they will be dealing with regulatory issues during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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EA guidance on waste storage during Covid-19
The EA have published a regulatory position statement (RPS) which allows you to temporarily store more waste than your permit allows if you cannot remove waste from your site because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Defra’s recommendations on waste collections to prioritise during COVID-19 outbreak
This item includes recent communications between the REA and Defra regarding waste collection services and highlights Defra’s 7th April guidance to help English LAs to decide which waste collection services to prioritise during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Requirements for annual sustainability reports under RHI and RO schemes during COVID-19 outbreak
This resource item includes information on Ofgem requirements on the annual sustainability reports under the RHI and RO schemes during COVID-19 outbreak
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Members Briefing – Advice on furloughing staff
Briefing and Q&A on furloughing staff
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COVID-19 – GREEN RECOVERY – BUSINESS CONTINUITY