Neil Grundon, Chairman of Grundon Waste Management, puts forward his views on plans to bring Energy-from-Waste facilities into the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. Every […]
Ellen MacArthur Foundation report calls for global reuse targets
A new Ellen MacArthur Foundation on reuse in the Global South has called for countries to set clear definitions and targets for reuse systems. […]
Fire Service issues warning over Birmingham bin strikes
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is urging residents in Birmingham to take extra care when storing and disposing of waste as Unite members vote […]
EU classifies “black mass” as hazardous waste
The European Commission has classified shredded battery waste, also known as “black mass”, as hazardous waste as part of plans to increase the circular […]
Three ordered to pay £75,000 in fines over illegal waste activity
Three defendants have been ordered to pay fines, victim surcharges and prosecution costs of more than £75,000 for their involvement in an illegal waste […]
Karen Graley appointed Head of EPR Producer Responsibility Organisation
Karen Graley has been appointed as the Head of the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR). The Food and Drink […]
Construction begins on £100m tyre-to-fuel facility in Sunderland
Construction begins on “UK’s first fully circular” tyre-to-fuel facility dedicated to the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) value chain at the port of Sunderland. Tyre-to-fuel […]
New EfW facility in Leeds accepts first waste delivery
A new Energy-from-Waste facility in Leeds has accepted the first delivery of unrecyclable waste as 200 tonnes arrive at the site. enfinium, a leading […]
Recycling rates for English households fall to 43.4%
England’s recycling rate for “waste from households” fell by 0.7 percentage points to 43.4% in 2022 compared to 44.1% in 2021. The Department for […]
What does EfW joining the UK ETS mean for local authorities?
Jane Cherrington, Director – Climate at Local Partnerships and Resource Conference Cymru 2025 Panel Moderator, dives into the challenges local authorities and private […]