Waste
The energy from waste market is growing – and so is the infrastructure to handle it
Energy from waste (EFW) is a process that sees residual waste which cannot be reused or recycled turned into a useable form of energy. This can include electricity, heat and transport fuels, and can be done in a range of ways. However, as James Maiden explains, it is a market that is set to develop in innovative ways.
The landfill targets of the 1990s heralded a fresh dynamic in our relationship with waste. Almost overnight, recycling rates dramatically increased, while a new generation of EFW plants came on stream to meet the legislative requirements for ensuring we did not simply view waste as a something to fill a hole with.
It’ll take collective action to curb coffee cup waste
News of the government’s reservations about a suggested ‘latte levy’ is a disappointment but comes as no surprise. It’s the second time the idea has been rejected.
It’s a frustrating setback for the progress of the war on waste, which has picked up momentum in the last six months. Whilst incentives are positive, we strongly believe that consumers will respond best to a combination of both incentive and penalty.
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