Energy

Compostable cups can now be composted in windrow facilities

The Renewable Energy Association (REA)’s Organics Recycling Group has announced that garden waste composting facilities across the UK are now able to process certified compostable hot and cold cups and lids.


The announcement was made following talks with the Animal and Plant Health Agency, Environment Agency and Scottish Environment Protection Agency, and was facilitated by Edinburgh-based Vegware, a specialist in plant-based compostable... More

All-electric waste collection vehicle tours UK

FCC Environment are promoting the benefits of electric refuse collection vehicles, which include energy savings of up to 60 per cent over conventional vehicles.

Waitrose to run HGV fleet on biomethane
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Waitrose to run HGV fleet on biomethane

Waitrose and John Lewis will be running trucks on renewable fuels this autumn as part of an OLEV-funded trial to see how using biomethane compressed natural gas can help to cut the UK’s transport emissions.

Foresight acquires AD plant on the Isle of Wight
By
Gethin Roberts
| 24 July 2018 |
The 24-acre site has the capacity to process 50 tonnes of energy crops annually and is the 26th anaerobic digestion plant the company has invested in.
Greens warn incineration will overtake recycling by 2020
Greens warn incineration will overtake recycling by 2020
By
Kate Dickinson
| 18 July 2018 |
A new report from the Green Party states that incineration could outstrip recycling in England in under two years if measures are not taken to curb the burning of waste.
Future of Welsh circular economy to be discussed at Cardiff seminar
By
Gethin Roberts
| 18 July 2018 |
The seminar will focus on the next steps in Wales’ Towards Zero Waste strategy.
No more incinerators until proper emissions monitoring in place, says UKWIN
No more incinerators until proper emissions monitoring in place, says UKWIN
By
Rob Cole
| 17 July 2018 |
Harmful emissions from incinerators are going unreported and pose significant public health problems, according to new research from the UK Without Incineration Network, an anti-incineration campaign group.
Madrid to end incineration of waste by 2025
Madrid to end incineration of waste by 2025
By
Kate Dickinson
| 12 July 2018 |
As part of a new strategy on waste designed to meet higher EU targets, the city of Madrid is planning to introduce separate collection of organic waste and completely eliminate incineration.
Infrastructure review urges government to go beyond EU recycling targets
Infrastructure review urges government to go beyond EU recycling targets
By
Rob Cole
| 10 July 2018 |
The UK Government should set a municipal recycling target of 65 per cent and establish separate food waste collection for households and businesses by 2025 to provide a low-carbon future for the UK, according to the National Infrastructure Assessment.
Volvo to use 25 per cent recycled plastics in new cars from 2025
By
Gethin Roberts
| 26 June 2018 |
As well as promising 25 per cent recycled plastic in its own cars, Volvo has called on industry suppliers to collaborate for more sustainable practices.
Gatwick first airport to win ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ accreditation
By
Gethin Roberts
| 26 June 2018 |
As Gatwick publishes its annual Decade of Change sustainability report, the Carbon Trust has praised the airport for its successful diversion of non-hazardous waste streams from landfill.
SUEZ opens new EfW plants in Wilton and Cornwall
SUEZ opens new EfW plants in Wilton and Cornwall
By
Rob Cole
| 19 June 2018 |
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.
UK and EU must act to ensure continued trade of RDF, says industry group
UK and EU must act to ensure continued trade of RDF, says industry group
By
Rob Cole
| 7 June 2018 |
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
ESA calls for government support for EfW to promote circular economy
By
Rob Cole
| 6 June 2018 |
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.