Carbon

Secondary materials markets in Europe
Why some key European recycling markets are ‘dysfunctional’

Most European markets for secondary raw materials (SRM) are ‘dysfunctional’, according to a report just published by the European Environment Agency, the body tasked with evaluating environmental policy and performance for the European Union.


Artists Impression – Proposed CCS plant
SUEZ consults local communities on plan to build carbon capture plant

The proposed plant, connected to the East Coast Cluster carbon capture pipeline, could capture 240,000 tonnes of carbon every year

VELUX reduced carbon footprint roof window
Novelis and VELUX partner to reduce carbon footprint of roof windows

The companies aim to achieve below 4.0kg of carbon emitted per kilogram of aluminium

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CarbonMeta Research develops carbon-negative concrete
By
Amelia Kelly
| 15 July 2022 |
Oxford tests saw EarthCrete capture up to 10 per cent CO2 by weight during production
cardboard box
Oversized packaging sees ‘85 million m3’ of air shipped to UK homes annually
By
Amelia Kelly
| 13 July 2022 |
Research by DS Smith has found the impact that design stage flaws have on waste production
EU carbon removal certification ‘a positive first step’, says ESWET
EU carbon removal certification ‘a positive first step’, says ESWET
By
Amelia Kelly
| 10 May 2022 |
The association is calling for the ‘specificities of all sectors’ to be taken into account in further legislation
smoke from chimney of waste incinerator
RMAS calls for ‘progressive carbon-based tax’ on waste incineration
By
Alice Lang
| 16 February 2022 |
The policy, the body asserts, would ‘incentivise efficiency and reduce carbon emissions’
GHG emissions associated with waste industry do not count EfW
Defra's GHG emissions indicator for waste industry ‘inadequate for purpose’
By
Resource
| 11 February 2022 |
New report by Dr Dominic Hogg recommends an ‘overhaul’ of the Government’s methodology
Food waste
Food waste world’s third largest carbon emitter were it a country
By
Kai Malloy
| 16 November 2021 |
FareShare study found food waste responsible for 6 - 7 per cent of UK carbon emissions
COP26 Glasgow
CIWM President criticises absence of waste in COP26 agenda
By
Kai Malloy
| 2 November 2021 |
Dr Adam Read has labelled the lack of representation a ‘critical oversight’
EfW 3
UKWIN warns incinerator GHG emissions often worse than predicted
By
Kai Malloy
| 19 July 2021 |
The United Kingdom Without Incineration Network has published a guide evaluating the greenhouse gas impact of waste incineration
Deposit schemes
TOMRA study stresses waste sector’s role in climate change mitigation
By
Kai Malloy
| 13 July 2021 |
The study suggests that the implementation of holistic resource systems could save 2.76 billion tonnes of CO2 per year
Landfill vs incineration: what’s best for leftover plastics?
Burning plastic threatens net zero targets, says study
By
Patrick Jowett
| 9 March 2021 |
Eunomia has found that plastic needs to be removed from waste sent to incinerators if the UK is to meet its net-zero targets
Welsh recycling bins
Welsh Government commits to future in ‘Beyond Recycling’ report
By
Patrick Jowett
| 2 March 2021 |
A new strategy unveiled by the Welsh Government aims to make the circular economy a reality in Wales
Food and drink companies reach CO2 reduction targets five years early
By
Fiona Binns
| 25 February 2021 |
Food and drink companies are well ahead of deadline with CO2 reduction targets met five years early, leading to an updated list of sustainability commitments by FDF members
Teeside EfW plant
Planning permission granted for Teesside EfW facility
By
Patrick Jowett
| 8 February 2021 |
The £300 million facility is expected to export low-carbon electricity for homes and boost local job opportunities
CCSA Chief Executive Luke Warren
Viridor joins Carbon Capture and Storage Association
By
Patrick Jowett
| 26 January 2021 |
The recycling and waste management company is to become the first from the waste sector to join the CCSA
Clothing in a shop
UK businesses must commit to decarbonising fashion industry, says WRAP
By
Lidia Creech
| 10 November 2020 |
With over half of the UK public agreeing that sustainability is a key factor in choosing the clothes they wear, WRAP has urged UK businesses to demonstrate their commitment to tackling the carbon footprint of producing clothes by joining Textiles 2030.
Two operatives with an e-bike from Putney Pedals
E-bike waste collection service to reduce emissions in Putney
By
Lidia Creech
| 8 October 2020 |
A new e-bike waste collection service called Putney Pedals, set up by Positively Putney and the London Waste and Recycling Board, aims to reduce carbon emissions on one of London’s busiest high streets.
Teesside EfW plant
EfW potentially more damaging than landfill
By
Lidia Creech
| 6 October 2020 |
A new report commissioned by Zero Waste Scotland highlights the climate change challenges posed by the country’s existing energy-from-waste infrastructure.
Oil rig
Oil industry threatened by projected fall in plastic demand
By
Becky Goodall
| 4 September 2020 |
A new report by think tank Carbon Tracker and consultancy SYSTEMIQ has found that global efforts to tackle climate change and plastic waste could result in £300 billion of stranded petrochemical assets for the oil industry.
mining pit
Earth Overshoot Day falls three weeks later this year – but are we really making progress?
By
Emma Love
| 21 August 2020 |
The coronavirus pandemic means Earth Overshoot Day has fallen just under a month later than last year, and Global Footprint Network has developed new solutions to continue to #MoveTheDate.
EU waste shipment regulation revision must not hinder EfW, says ESWET
By
Lidia Creech
| 5 August 2020 |
The European Suppliers of Waste-To-Energy Technology (ESWET) has released a policy briefing highlighting the need for any revision to the EU Waste Shipment Regulation to continue to allow the shipment of waste for energy recovery.