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This study underscores the importance of strengthening data foundations and adopting consistent modelling approaches to support effective climate action in the waste sector.

New study exposes Europe’s hidden methane impact from landfills and the risk of making it worse through incoherent climate policy.

MVV and Kanadevia Inova have signed the notice to proceed for the Medworth Energy-from-Waste CHP facility in Wisbech, marking the official start of the project’s execution phase and the beginning of construction.

Under the Government’s Plan for Change, move will stop the flood of litter on to nation’s streets and protect young people from getting hooked on nicotine

On 6 March, industry experts shared insights on how to best regulate landfills while ensuring a fair framework for waste treatment during a panel discussion at the Energy from Waste conference in London.

Indaver is excited to release more details of a cutting-edge decarbonisation project at the Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF).

Once operational, the new combined heat and power facility will generate electricity and heat which will power homes and businesses for many years to come.

Paper and cardboard will be collected separately from other dry recyclables.

On 30 December, the British government unveiled updated guidance for new incinerators seeking planning permission, alongside a capacity note forecasting Waste-to-Energy (WtE) infrastructure needs in England.

Ban on sale and supply of single-use vapes in England to come into force on 1 June 2025

The Modern Milkman in the UK has reintroduced and modernised one of the most sustainable packaging systems: the return and reuse of the glass milk bottle.

Kanadevia Inova has been given Notice-To-Proceed instructions by its long-term client Encyclis to build the first full-scale carbon capture project at a UK waste to energy (WtE) facility.

A recent BBC analysis is heavily critical of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) practices in the UK, raising well-known questions. ESWET is convinced that by omitting critical data and overlooking the challenges of waste management and WtE’s clear benefits, the BBC fails to present a comprehensive, nuanced and realistic view of the sector.

G7 final declaration sends important signals to combat the climate crisis, the waste crisis and the crisis of species extinction

The 14th of September the Environmental Services Association (ESA) published a report on how the EfW sector can undergo a sustainable transition into the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)

Cities all over the globe have been joining the Zero Waste movement regardless of their starting point, economy, size, or any other factor.

Contrary to current estimates, new research suggests that there is twice as much plastic waste exported to non-OECD countries

Plastic Waste Trade Watch - January 2023

With the focus of the resources and waste sector very much on protecting the environment and delivering on decarbonisation, the broader impacts and the benefits these bring to society are often overlooked or underplayed.

On the past 4th of February, the Centre for Management Technology offered the “Countdown to UK Plastic Packaging Tax” event. Experts and policy leaders had the opportunity to present their views and knowledge about the upcoming tax for plastic packaging in the UK.

Plastic packaging is one of the biggest concerns of our society. Plastic represents a valuable ally in multiple applications, such as food packaging, cosmetics, beverage, retail, and many others. However, it has also become a curse. Plastic packaging material flows are mostly linear, meaning that more than 50% of the plastic produced is designed to be used only once [1], ending up in landfills, or even worse, in the forests or the ocean.

Canada’s environment minister says he’s “cautiously optimistic” that he, and his German counterpart, will be able to convince enough countries to help fund a $100-billion climate change pledge ahead of the rapidly approaching U.N. climate talks in Scotland next month.

Detailed response of Prof. Peter Quicker (Founding Partner of WtERT-Germany) in Waste Management World to questions whether urban wastes can be "gasified" instead of "combusted"

Plastic carrier bag sales have declined more than 95% since the 5p fee was introduced

Recent updates from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) highlight changes to laws and regulations brought about by the implementation of the Circular Economy Package (CEP) - transposition into UK law.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, one of BIR’s key aims has been to seek out regular virus-related updates from around the world and to disseminate relevant information to the recycling industry. To this end, BIR asked for latest feedback during a virtual meeting of national association members on Friday May 15, of which the following is a summary.