Fossil Fuels

Resource efficiency fastest way to cut carbon emissions, new report claims
Resource efficiency fastest way to cut carbon emissions, new report claims

A new report is claiming that, contrary to current government policy, the fastest way to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions is to improve resource efficiency – addressing carbon output from the process of making and using products.

EU ‘waste-based fossil fuels’ proposal faces growing opposition

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.

Hot 100 2018: Who are the leaders of the pack?
Hot 100 2018: Who is leading the pack?

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 

 

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.
Bio-buses could be deployed on Bristol's Metrobus network
Bio-buses could be deployed on Bristol's Metrobus network
By
Sid Hayns-W
| 12 October 2017 |
Buses on the city’s new MetroBus route could be powered using bio-fuel made from food waste, bosses of FirstGroup revealed this week. 
Search for sustainable waste-based jet and lorry fuels gets government backing
Search for sustainable waste-based jet and lorry fuels gets government backing
By
Rob Cole
| 29 August 2017 |
The government has launched a competition offering the opportunity to win funding for research into sustainable waste-based fuels for planes and lorries.
Conservatives plan to ‘take control’ of environmental legislation
Conservatives plan to ‘take control’ of environmental legislation
By
Edward Perchard
| 18 May 2017 |
The Conservative Party has reiterated plans for a 25-year environment plan and pledged to support better packaging and rubbish collection in a pre-election manifesto lacking any depth on resources or their management.
Eunomia says rewards of ACT investment may outweigh risks
Eunomia says rewards of ACT investment may outweigh risks
By
Rob Cole
| 1 December 2016 |
A new report by Eunomia Research & Consulting suggests that investment in advanced conversion technologies (ACTs) may still be beneficial, despite the technology’s mixed track record.
Hydrogen: Fuel of the future?
Hydrogen: Fuel of the future?
By
Hannah Boxall
| 5 September 2016 |
Using hydrogen as fuel could, in theory, shrink transport emissions to nearly zero. It might sound too good to be true, but strides are already being made to bring it to the world of waste and recycling.
US Navy launches first biofuel-powered warship
US Navy launches first biofuel-powered warship
By
Hannah Boxall
| 26 January 2016 |
The US Navy has begun deploying its ‘Great Green Fleet’, powered in part by an alternative fuel made from waste beef fat
COP21 seeks binding climate agreement
COP21 seeks binding climate agreement
By
Edward Perchard
| 1 December 2015 |
The 21st session of the Conference of Parties began in Paris yesterday, as representatives from 195 countries descended on the capital to discuss the future of the fight against climate change.
Waste emissions are misreported says Eunomia
Waste emissions are misreported says Eunomia
By
Edward Perchard
| 24 November 2015 |
The benefits of better waste management in the EU to greenhouse gas emissions are obscured by current statistics reporting, says Eunomia.
Renewables’ place in UK energy future uncertain
Renewables’ place in UK energy future uncertain
By
Edward Perchard
| 18 November 2015 |
Ignoring renewable electricity as a replacement for coal could create ‘real risks’ for the future, according to the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association.
UN seeks to tackle food waste and resource use by 2030
UN seeks to tackle food waste and resource use by 2030
By
Edward Perchard
| 4 August 2015 |
The United Nations has agreed a draft for its 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, which seeks to halve global food waste, ‘substantially reduce waste generation’ and curb climate change.
Charities demand clarity over green ‘U-turns’
Charities demand clarity over green ‘U-turns’
By
Edward Perchard
| 31 July 2015 |
National environmental charities have written to David Cameron expressing concern that 10 environmental policies have been ‘cancelled or weakened’ in the first months of his new government.
Steel plant to produce bioethanol from waste gases
Steel plant to produce bioethanol from waste gases
By
Annie Kane
| 14 July 2015 |
ArcelorMittal, LanzaTech, and Primetals Technologies have announced that they are to build ‘Europe’s first-ever commercial-scale production facility to create bioethanol from waste gases produced during the steelmaking process’.
Researchers synthesise aviation fuel from sugarcane
Researchers synthesise aviation fuel from sugarcane
By
Nick Watts
| 10 June 2015 |
A new report details a way to produce bio-based aviation fuels from sugarcane that has the potential to deliver ‘significant cuts’ to greenhouse gasses.  
Fire at biomass facility in North Wales
Fire at biomass facility in North Wales
By
Hayley Mildren
| 14 May 2015 |
Forty people were evacuated from buildings near a biomass company in North Wales yesterday, after a fire broke out at the site.
Amber Rudd appointed Energy Secretary
Amber Rudd appointed Energy Secretary
By
Annie Kane
| 11 May 2015 |
Prime Minister David Cameron has appointed Amber Rudd as Energy Secretary, removed Eric Pickles from his role at DCLG, and retained Liz Truss and Environment Secretary at Defra.
European Parliament agrees waste prevention law
European Parliament agrees waste prevention law
By
Annie Kane
| 28 April 2015 |
The European Parliament passes the ‘first binding measures to reduce waste generation’, as a limit on plastic bag use is voted through.
UKIP would abolish WRAP
UKIP would abolish WRAP
By
Annie Kane
| 15 April 2015 |
The UK Independence Party would abolish WRAP, repeal the Climate Change Act, and ‘rejuvenate the coal industry’, if it were to gain power after the election.
Lib Dems would bring in a 70 per cent recycling target
By
Annie Kane
| 15 April 2015 |
The Liberal Democrats would set a 70 per cent recycling target for England, and introduce an incineration tax, if they were voted into power.
Conservatives overlook resource policy in manifesto
Conservatives overlook resource policy in manifesto
By
Hayley Mildren
| 14 April 2015 |
The Conservative Party makes no mention of waste, resource or sustainability policy in its new manifesto, despite claiming to have been the ‘greenest government ever’.