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Issue 94
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    Stop reckless driving around bin lorries, says Kent campaign
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    Viridor invests £15m in Suffolk recycling plant
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Aqua Enviro conference explores future of UK AD industry
Aqua Enviro conference explores future of UK AD industry

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Environmental consultancy firm Aqua Enviro is hosting a one-day event in London on 12 December to explore the potential for future subsidy-free anaerobic digestion (AD) in the UK.

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Swindon proposes sending all waste plastics to incineration

Plastics in Swindon could be redirected away from kerbside recycling schemes and into incineration, as part of a plan to save money and ensure the council knows where its waste is ending up.

NLWA to fund energy recovery facility with public borrowing
NLWA to fund energy recovery facility with public borrowing

The North London Waste Authority has announced that funding for the construction of its new energy recovery facility will come from direct public borrowing, in a move to provide clarity to companies bidding for the construction of the new plant.

No more incinerators until proper emissions monitoring in place, says UKWIN
No more incinerators until proper emissions monitoring in place, says UKWIN
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Rob Cole
| 17 July 2018 |
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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.
SUEZ opens new EfW plants in Wilton and Cornwall
SUEZ opens new EfW plants in Wilton and Cornwall
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Rob Cole
| 19 June 2018 |
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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
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Rob Cole
| 7 June 2018 |
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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
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Rob Cole
| 6 June 2018 |
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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.
Barnet considers scrapping separate food waste service
Barnet considers scrapping separate food waste service
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Rob Cole
| 4 June 2018 |
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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.
Resource efficiency fastest way to cut carbon emissions, new report claims
Resource efficiency fastest way to cut carbon emissions, new report claims
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Kate Dickinson
| 16 May 2018 |
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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.
How much is enough?
How much is enough?
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Rob Cole
| 15 May 2018 |
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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
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Rob Cole
| 14 May 2018 |
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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.
Ellgia secures energy-from-waste contract with Ferrybridge
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Rob Cole
| 10 April 2018 |
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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.
Auction begins Cory Riverside Energy facility valued at £1.5bn
Auction begins for Cory Riverside Energy facility valued at £1.5bn
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Kate Dickinson
| 5 March 2018 |
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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.
‘Urgent’ need for London to curb incineration, says London Assembly
‘Urgent’ need for London to curb incineration, says London Assembly
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Edward Perchard
| 15 February 2018 |
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‘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 |
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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  
Bin the Burners campaign launched to end construction of new incineration infrastructure
Bin the Burners campaign launched to end construction of new incineration infrastructure
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Rob Cole
| 14 November 2017 |
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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
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2 November 2017 |
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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.
UK heading for residual waste treatment capacity gap, says SUEZ report
UK facing residual waste treatment gap until 2030, says SUEZ report
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Rob Cole
| 13 September 2017 |
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The UK is heading for a residual waste treatment capacity gap by 2030 unless significant new investment in infrastructure and policy frameworks are put in place, according to SUEZ’s new report.
North London energy recovery facility gets go ahead
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Rob Cole
| 28 February 2017 |
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The North London Waste Authority has been granted permission to build a replacement energy recovery facility at the Edmonton EcoPark.
Waste has ‘important role’ in UK’s new industrial strategy
Waste has ‘important role’ in UK’s new industrial strategy
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Edward Perchard
| 23 January 2017 |
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Members of the waste and resources industry have welcomed the mention of the industry in the government’s new industrial strategy, unveiled today by Prime Minister Theresa May.
MPs raise questions about Macquarie intentions with GIB
MPs raise questions about Macquarie intentions with GIB
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Edward Perchard
| 11 January 2017 |
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Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has written to Business Secretary Greg Clark to call for added scrutiny over the sale of the Green Investment Bank to Macquarie.
News in Brief – 25/11/16
News in Brief – 25/11/16
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Rob Cole
| 25 November 2016 |
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A round up of news from the waste and resources sector including new bins for Croydon, global growth in the AD industry, investment in the European paper industry and more.
Interserve faces sack after Viridor gasification delay
Interserve faces sack after Viridor gasification delay
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Elena Holmes
| 17 November 2016 |
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Interserve has been served a notice of termination to its contract with Viridor after ‘continually and repeatedly’ failing to meet milestones on its Glasgow gasification plant.
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