New Study on the management of RDF and SRF in the EU
| On behalf of the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Duisburg-based consulting firm “MVW Lechtenberg & Partner” has prepared a study on the current use of waste-derived fuels in the European Union, which has now been published.
AVR and Geminor sign 50,000 tonnes RDF contract after plant fire
| Following the fire and shut-down of the Dutch AVR energy recovery facility in September last year, Geminor has secured a contract to divert 50,000 tonnes of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) originally intended for running the EfW plant in Rotterdam.
Aluminium beverage can recycling at record level
| The latest report by Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium shows that the overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland went up by 3.2% to a record level of 76% (76.1%).
Waste-to-Energy included in Carbon Removals Certification Framework
| ESWET welcomes the provisional agreement between the European Council and European Parliament on the Carbon Removals Certification Framework as an essential step in decarbonising industry and achieving Europe’s climate targets.
Emmanuel Katrakis joins Galloo
| Galloo has announced that the current Secretary General of Euric, Emmanuel Katrakis, will join the company from May 2024.
Special rules for plastic packaging not compatible with EU law
| A legal assessment shows that the special rules for plastic packaging and exemptions for other packaging materials discussed as part of the planned EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) are very likely not compatible with EU law.
Aimplas participates in project to recycle blended cotton and polyester fabric waste
| The recovery of this waste will make it possible to obtain recycled polyester and lactic acid, both of which have a high market demand. Lactic acid is an essential component for the production of PLA.
RecyClass publishes closed & controlled loop recycling certification modules
| RecyClass developed two new modules to strengthen the certification of closed and controlled loop recycling. These documents mark a significant step in the transparent reporting of the origin and use of all recycled plastics, especially for PVC waste.
EU economy greenhouse gas emissions: -7.1% in Q3 2023
| In the third quarter of 2023, EU economy greenhouse gas emissions are estimated at 787 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq), a -7.1% decrease compared with the same quarter of 2022 (847 million tonnes of CO2-eq).
Laws and regulations around waste management every business owner needs to know
| It’s important for businesses to stay on top of changing laws and legislation within their sector, and it can be difficult to keep up when working weeks become hectic.
Municipal waste down by 19 kg per person in 2022
| In 2022, the amount of municipal waste generated per person in the EU amounted to 513 kg, 19 kg or 4% per person less than in 2021 (532 kg) and 46 kg more than in 1995 (467 kg).
Aimplas will give second life to plant waste
| Mechanochemistry is a promising alternative for the management and treatment of lignocellulosic waste that is currently landfilled.
Circular economy paramount to achieve European 2040 climate target
| The European Commission has unveiled a pivotal Communication outlining the 2040 climate target of 90% net GHG emissions reduction compared to 1990.
Textile project presents solutions for polyester recycling
| For the past three years, the ReSuit project has been pursuing a solution for textile recycling. Now, the project alliance is ready to present its positive findings.
EU industrial carbon management strategy ‘hazier than ever’ on carbon capture technologies
| The industrial carbon management (ICM) strategy lacks clear criteria for how carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) will be applied in the waste sector, says Zero Waste Europe.
