Thermal Treatment of MSW in Grimsby
August 28th, 2011 by waster
Grimsby’s energy from waste plant takes about 80,000 tonnes of the area’s waste, and has done since 2005.
Incineration is Burning But What is the Secret to What Mechanical Biological Treatment Plants Do?
August 21st, 2010 by waster
People usually know what Incineration but have not a clue about what Mechanical Biological Treatment Plants do, although it is likely that both are being considered as alternatives to landfilling waste in your district. If that’s you too, then get the answers here!
Waste and Climate Change New White Paper from ISWA Maps Out a Positive Role for Waste Industry
May 19th, 2010 by waster
The ISWA White Paper on Waste and Climate Change puts forth the technologies and mechanisms which can transform the waste sector into a net global reducer of GHG emissions, and making the necessary commitments to assist this change.
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2009 Was The Year Waste Became a Resource Optimisation Opportunity
February 4th, 2010 by waster
In 2009 in the UK a number of things came together which changed the waste management scene like never before. Waste, Yes! Common rubbish became a resource and an opportunity.
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Newport to Get WRG Energy from Waste Facility
January 12th, 2010 by waster
That Energy from Waste is by far the most popular waste technology for the UK’s top waste management companies for landfill diversion after recycling is again being demonstrated by this announcement from WRG.
A Look at What a Zero Waste Target Means for Scotland
November 7th, 2009 by waster
Can Scotland really achieve Zero Waste? So far, things are looking good. However, the reports available suggest that in terms of the 40 percent target set for 2010, Scotland was at 34 percent as of March of this year. So there is therefore a significant amount to do… Read more!
WRG Announcement Gives Welcome Boost to UK Solid Recovered Fuel Market
October 23rd, 2009 by waster
It a good news announcement for UK MBT Plants. Global building solutions provider CEMEX is forming a partnership with the Waste Recycling Group (WRG) PLC to produce Climafuel, an renewable fuel known as SRF (Solid Recovered Fuel) derived from waste, for use in cement making at the Rugby cement plant.
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Britain to Become a Zero Waste Nation Hilary Benn Says
October 22nd, 2009 by waster
We must now work in partnership to build a zero waste nation – where we scale back the resources we use, reuse and recycle all that we can and only send to the rubbish heap the things that have no other use for. “To do this every one of us – state, local authorities, firms and patrons – must do our bit. And we must make this moment the turning point on our journey to eliminate wasteful waste.”
Oxwellmains EfW Rejection Follows Similar Rejection Path to Cornwall
September 2nd, 2009 by waster
Waste management firm Viridor has expressed its disappointment at East Lothian council’s decision to reject planning permission for its Dunbar combined heat and power plant despite “strong recommendation” for approval from the council’s planning officers.
Draft Implementation Plan Published by Anaerobic Digestion Task Group
August 6th, 2009 by waster
The Draft Implementation Plan has made some key recommendations which will stimulate the rapid development of the Anaerobic Digestion industry in the UK. Read this for more information on the much needed coming UK “stimulation” of the AD industry.
