Energy

Frictionless trade of waste materials post-Brexit essential, says ESA
Frictionless trade of waste materials essential post-Brexit, says ESA

Frictionless trade of waste materials with Europe is essential for a post-Brexit world, says a joint statement from the Environmental Services Association (ESA) and the Dutch Waste Management Association (DWMA), released yesterday (19 April).


The two trade associations have joined together to call on UK and EU authorities to ensure that ‘unnecessary’ trade barriers and tariffs on the trade of waste materials, such as refuse derived fuel (RDF), are avoided.

Advetec targets plastic digestion with £600k of R&D investment
Advetec targets plastic digestion with £600k of R&D investment

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.

Veolia launches online organic waste marketplace
Veolia launches online organic waste marketplace

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
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  
Chief Defra scientific advisor warns incineration investment may harm innovation
Chief Defra scientist warns more incineration could harm innovation
By
Sid Hayns-W
| 2 February 2018 |
Defra’s Chief Scientific Advisor recommended moving away from further investment in incineration capacity, warning increased capacity could actually sustain the flow of residual waste and lead to lower recycling rates.
Biogen expands with Scottish AD acquisition
Biogen expands with Scottish AD acquisition
By
Kate Dickinson
| 29 January 2018 |
Food waste management company Biogen has added its first Scottish site to its network of anaerobic digestion plants across the UK, bringing its total up to eight.
News in brief 18/01/18
Business in brief 18/01/18
By
Kate Dickinson
| 18 January 2018 |
A round-up of news from the waste and resources sector including an extended contract for Biffa, new offerings from suppliers Mick George, an update on the Midlothian EfW plant and a new acquisition by Enva Group.
REA Biofertiliser Certification Scheme marks ten years with record membership
REA Biofertiliser Certification Scheme marks ten years with record membership
By
Rob Cole
| 8 December 2017 |
A record 67 anaerobic digestion plant operators are now active participants in the Biofertiliser Certification Scheme, now at the end of its tenth year.
What's the prognosis: Clinical waste management in the NHS
What's the prognosis? Clinical waste management in the NHS
By
Edward Perchard
| 6 December 2017 |
With the NHS under strain, could a more effective waste management strategy provide some relief?
England recycling rate increases against backdrop of significant EfW expansion
By
Rob Cole
| 5 December 2017 |
England’s ‘waste from households’ recycling rate has increased to 45.1 per cent for the financial year 2016/17, up 0.7 per cent on the rate for 2015/16, according to the latest figures.
Debate over residual waste infrastructure continues as ESA compares arguments
Residual waste infrastructure: Heated debate continues as ESA weighs up differing arguments
By
Edward Perchard
| 30 November 2017 |
The argument over the future of the UK’s residual waste treatment capacity has reopened today, after the ESA published a review of previous reports and reiterated the prediction that six million tonnes of residual waste will have nowhere to go in the UK by 2030.
Getting more out of anaerobic digestion
Getting more out of anaerobic digestion
By
Nigel Lee
| 22 November 2017 |
Nigel Lee, General Manager at Amur, says that anaerobic digestion plants need to work harder to improve gas yields if they are to achieve their budgeted income.
Biofuel made from waste coffee grounds to power London buses from today
Biofuel made from waste coffee grounds to power London buses from today
By
Rob Cole
| 21 November 2017 |
A new collaboration between bio-bean and Shell is producing biofuel from coffee waste to help power London’s bus network.
Bin the Burners campaign launched to end construction of new incineration infrastructure
Bin the Burners campaign launched to end construction of new incineration infrastructure
By
Rob Cole
| 14 November 2017 |
The UK Without Incineration Network has launched a campaign to place a moratorium on new incineration projects in the UK, with an Early Day Motion being prepared to be put forward in Parliament.
World’s first all-electric refuse collection vehicle to be unveiled by Geesinknorba
Geesinknorba to unveil world’s first all-electric refuse collection vehicle
By Resource |
2 November 2017 |
The world’s first fully-electric, rear-loading refuse collection vehicle – Geesinknorba’s Li-On Power Pro – is set to be unveiled at London’s Future Fleet Forum in January.
EU Environment Committee votes to phase out subsidies for EfW
EU Environment Committee votes to phase out subsidies for EfW
By
Rob Cole
| 26 October 2017 |
The European Parliament’s ENVI Committee has this week voted through a proposal for EU renewable energy policy to be brought in line with the waste hierarchy.