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SUEZ opens new EfW plants in Wilton and Cornwall
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SUEZ opens new EfW plants in Wilton and Cornwall

Waste management company SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has officially opened two new state-of-the-art Energy from Waste (EfW) plants in Cornwall and Wilton in Redcar.


In partnership with Cornwall Council and the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA), SUEZ marked the official opening of the Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre and the Wilton EfW facility in Redcar with events at the Redcar facility last Thursday (14 June) and at the Cornwall facility on Friday (15 June). The two... More

UK and EU must act to ensure continued trade of RDF, says industry group
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UK and EU must act to ensure continued trade of RDF, says industry group

The refuse derived fuel Industry Group has called for urgent action from the UK Government and the EU to ensure that the export of RDF from the UK to Europe will continue unhindered after Brexit.

ESA calls for government support for EfW to promote circular economy
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ESA calls for government support for EfW to promote circular economy

Investment in energy-from-waste could boost UK GDP by £3 billion a year while diverting 60 million tonnes of waste from landfill, paving the way towards a circular economy, according to a new report by the Environmental Services Association.

Cory Riverside Energy acquired by investment consortium
Cory Riverside Energy acquired by investment consortium
By
Kate Dickinson
| 6 June 2018 |
Resource management firm Cory Riverside Energy, which owns the UK’s largest energy-from-waste plant on the banks of the River Thames, has been sold after a three-month auction process to a consortium of infrastructure investors.
Barnet considers scrapping separate food waste service
Barnet considers scrapping separate food waste service
By
Rob Cole
| 4 June 2018 |
Barnet Council is considering scrapping its weekly food waste collections in favour of sending it to incineration along with residual waste, despite the local Conservative Party’s election manifesto containing a promise to maintain the service.
Inquiry into Renewable Heat Incentive finds multiple failures
Inquiry into Renewable Heat Incentive finds multiple failures
By
Kate Dickinson
| 17 May 2018 |
A government inquiry into the effectiveness of the RHI, designed to boost the uptake of renewable and low-carbon heating, found that the scheme has not lived up to initial expectations or provided value for money.
Resource efficiency fastest way to cut carbon emissions, new report claims
Resource efficiency fastest way to cut carbon emissions, new report claims
By
Kate Dickinson
| 16 May 2018 |
A report from environmental think tank Green Alliance says the UK government needs to reduce the carbon output from the process of making and using products in order to meet its climate targets.
Ion the prize
Ion the prize
By
Will Simpson
| 16 May 2018 |
Lithium battery use is on the rise, thanks to the ubiquity of mobile phones and laptops, but does the UK have the capacity to deal with these power sources once they reach end of life? 
How much is enough?
How much is enough?
By
Rob Cole
| 15 May 2018 |
The UK currently lacks the infrastructure capacity needed to treat all of its residual waste domestically, but how much will we need in the future? As the debate heats up, Resource attempts to weigh up both sides.
Campaigners block NI incinerator plans after High Court ruling
Campaigners block NI incinerator plans after High Court ruling
By
Rob Cole
| 14 May 2018 |
Controversial plans for a new waste incinerator near Belfast have been blocked by a High Court ruling today following concerted efforts by campaigners and local residents.
EU ‘waste-based fossil fuels’ proposal faces growing opposition
By
Gethin Roberts
| 11 May 2018 |
Environmental campaigners voice concern as proposed revisions to the Renewable Energy Directive’s ‘waste-based fossil fuels’ regulation could see plastics being used as transport fuel.
Insufficient waste for new £240m Co. Antrim incinerator, report claims
Insufficient waste for new £240m Co. Antrim incinerator, report claims
By
Rob Cole
| 1 May 2018 |
A planned £240-million energy-from-waste (EfW) plant in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, will not have enough waste to feed it, according to a new report commissioned by campaigners.
Advetec targets plastic digestion with £600k of R&D investment
By
Advetec
| 29 April 2018 |
Organic waste treatment specialist Advetec has announced it will be investing £600,000 in new laboratories and staff in order to expand its operations and target the digestion of plastic waste.
Frictionless trade of waste materials essential post-Brexit, says ESA
Frictionless trade of waste materials essential post-Brexit, says ESA
By
Rob Cole
| 20 April 2018 |
The Environmental Services Association has called for the UK and EU authorities to ensure the trade of waste materials continues with as little disruption as possible post-Brexit, in a joint statement with the Dutch Waste Management Association.
Veolia launches online organic waste marketplace
By
Rob Cole
| 16 April 2018 |
Waste management company Veolia has launched a new BioTrading website allowing businesses access to an online marketplace to buy and sell organics resources.
Ellgia secures energy-from-waste contract with Ferrybridge
By
Rob Cole
| 10 April 2018 |
Recycling and waste management company Ellgia Limited has announced a new partnership with Ferrybridge Multifuel Energy Limited for a spot contract supply of refuse derived fuel to generate energy from waste.
Foresight Group discusses growth for AD investors
Foresight Group discusses growth for AD investors
By
Foresight Group
| 12 March 2018 |
There has been good news for investors in the UK anaerobic digestion market. Foresight Group explains how to finance AD plants and grow organisations.
New Dutch facility to turn waste into chemicals
New Dutch facility to turn waste into chemicals
By
Kate Dickinson
| 7 March 2018 |
Plans for a groundbreaking ‘waste-to-chemistry’ facility in Rotterdam to recycle waste into methanol are moving forwards after the project received £8 million of funding.
Auction begins Cory Riverside Energy facility valued at £1.5bn
Auction begins for Cory Riverside Energy facility valued at £1.5bn
By
Kate Dickinson
| 5 March 2018 |
An auction is underway for the UK’s largest energy-from-waste (EfW) plant in London, set to be sold for £1.5 billion or higher.
Landfill vs incineration: what’s best for leftover plastics?
Landfill vs incineration: what’s best for leftover plastics?
By
Keith Freegard
| 26 February 2018 |
As China’s import restrictions see levels of waste plastic rise in the UK, Keith Freegard, Director of Axion Polymers, argues that low-grade materials should be landfilled rather than burnt for energy.
Saxlund International expands UK team
Saxlund International expands UK team
By Resource |
23 February 2018 |
Saxlund International, the UK arm of the bulk material handling and bio-energy combustion specialist Saxlund Group AB, is expanding with new staff appointments and a move to a larger site.
‘Urgent’ need for London to curb incineration, says London Assembly
‘Urgent’ need for London to curb incineration, says London Assembly
By
Edward Perchard
| 15 February 2018 |
‘Urgent change’ is needed to stop recyclable and biodegradable material from being incinerated in London, as energy-from-waste hinders the capital’s move to a more circular economy, according to the London Assembly’s Environment Committee.
Hot 100 2018: Who are the leaders of the pack?
Hot 100 2018: Who is leading the pack?
By Resource |
6 February 2018 |
Our annual power list of movers and shakers in the waste and resources industry attracted a record number of votes this year. Here, you’ll find the winners from 100 to one, each accompanied by a voter’s glowing review. Read on to discover who has played their cards right and proved to be our Top Trump for 2018