New reports from IEA Task 37
Task 37 is the Bioenergy Task group of the International Energy Agency (IEA) - a branch of OECD - and is devoted to analysis and dissemination of new advances in science and best practice in anaerobic digestion. It is a…
Clean Air Strategy to tackle ammonia through use of covers and low-emission spreading equipment
Defra has today publised its Clean Air Strategy following consultation last year. You can read the strategy here or by clicking the below image. The Strategy sets out the comprehensive actions required across all parts of government and society to improve air…
BEIS takes first step on path to long-term heat decarbonisation
As part of their work on the long-term decarbonisation of heat in buildings and industry, BEIS has been reviewing the available evidence base on different approaches that may be taken. They have today released a report on this evidence that…
Preparing for separate food waste collections
At the ADBA National Conference this week, Investment Minister Graham Stuart MP dropped a strong hint that the forthcoming Resources & Waste Strategy will contain a provision mandating compulsory separate food waste collections in England. This has now been reported…
Growing the Bioeconomy: government issues bioeconomy strategy
The government has today published its bioeconomy strategy, Growing the Bioeconomy, following consultation at the end of 2016. You can view the Strategy here. For reference you can download ADBA's submission here. According to the government, "The bioeconomy represents the…
Chief Executive’s blog: Recognising excellence in anaerobic digestion
Interested in showing an entrepreneur round your on-farm AD plant?
ADBA has been approached by an entrepreneur based in Singapore who is looking to build an AD plant in India. He is interested in visiting a UK on-farm AD plant to see how they are operated. The entrepreneur is planning…
New anaerobic digestion and compost survey in Scotland
A survey of the Scottish AD and composting sectors is about to start. There have been significant developments in this industry in recent years, especially with the recent increase in on-farm AD sites. This project is being delivered by Enscape…
ADCS benefits discussed at Environment Agency Biowaste sector meeting
Earlier this week the Environment Agency held their Biowaste sector meeting. The day began with a welcome from the EA and positive news that the sector is continuing the trend of reduced Cat 1 and Cat 2 incidents, as the…