The EU taxonomy has led to the exclusion of energy recovery from waste. It seems necessary to discuss this again with the EU >>>

The 14th of September the Environmental Services Association (ESA) published a report on how the EfW sector can undergo a sustainable transition into the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)

The government in France has installed a new ruling which establishes which fruits and vegetables are allowed to continue to be sold in a plastic packaging.

At the end of July, the EU Commission published its delegated act to concretise the taxonomy regulation which was approved in principle at the middle of the same month.

Cities all over the globe have been joining the Zero Waste movement regardless of their starting point, economy, size, or any other factor.

A recent paper highlights the emissions gap that apparel industry giants will face if no urgent action is taken to prevent overproduction by governments

The aim is to ensure that international shipments of waste don’t pose a threat to human health and the environment, and to promote the use of waste as a resource in a circular economy.

An ESWET and Committee of the Regions event discussed the role of Waste-to-Energy in replying to challenges of the EU green transition by fostering the circular economy and energy security.

MEPs adopted the reform of the EU’s Emissions Trading System including for aviation and maritime, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund.

U.S. & Canada Waste to Energy Market is expecred to reach $2894 million by 2026 - Growing at CAGR of 6.0% (2019-2026)

The program's name: Reverse Logistics Recycling Credit Certificate (CCRRL)

Together for Europe: Citizens increasingly feel compelled to get involved in campaigns

Plastic Waste Trade Watch - January 2023

On Tuesday 17th of January, Parliament adopted its negotiating position for talks with EU governments on a new law to revise EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments.

Climate investments must be made sooner and on a much larger scale

ESWET welcomes the European Commission’s 2023 Work Programme and the renewal of the Green Deal’s ambitions.

After months, the bill was passed on August 8th by the US Congress, after various compromises from the original version.

The European Commission has adopted changes to the Waste Framework Directive (WFD). This affects the existing reporting system in Germany and the methodology for determining the recycling rate for municipal waste.

Taxonomy - what is it? The EU Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of June 18, 2020, defines the conditions under which an economic activity is considered environmentally sustainable.

The taxonomy is the first EU-wide classification system for environmentally sustainable economic activities

A bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis will establish a unique program to subsidize power purchase agreements and expansion expenses for municipally-owned combustion facilities.

The EU taxonomy has led to the exclusion of energy recovery from waste and all related activities. It seems necessary to discuss this again with the EU.

On the past 4th of February, the Centre for Management Technology offered the “Countdown to UK Plastic Packaging Tax” event. Experts and policy leaders had the opportunity to present their views and knowledge about the upcoming tax for plastic packaging in the UK.

The German government has responded to the developing countries’ call and is topping up its multilateral commitment to adaptation finance with an additional 150 million euros.

To safeguard sustainable treatment of waste in Europe, the proposed new waste shipment Regulation needs clear rules for intra-EU shipments.

Decisions to speed up climate action and strengthen global solidarity

Canada’s environment minister says he’s “cautiously optimistic” that he, and his German counterpart, will be able to convince enough countries to help fund a $100-billion climate change pledge ahead of the rapidly approaching U.N. climate talks in Scotland next month.