The HMRC landfill tax data is out for the first half of 2012. The data shows that non-inert landfilling from Jan-June was 9.1m tonnes which…
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New waste data shows that recycling continues to rise whilst ‘residual’ arisings continue to fall.
The Secretary of State has refused planning permission for Covanta’s 370,000 tpa incinerator in Cheshire.
Below are some European-level documents relating to waste and incineration that are worth a read to get a general overview of the situation:
The European Parliament have backed the European Commission’s Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe, and have endorsed a resolution that calls for an end to…
According to Materials Recycling Week and their sister publication Construction News, Ascot Environmental have stated that they are to file for administration.
Campaigners against Viridor’s proposal for a 275,000 tonne incinerator at Beddington Lane on the Croydon/Sutton border, including members of UKWIN member group Stop The (South…
As reported in LetsRecycle, Frans Beckers of the Van Gansewinkel Group waste business has stated that the company closed down an incinerator due to overcapacity…
In an interview with Materials Recycling Week (MRW) Charlotte Morton, the chief executive of the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA), has criticised waste incineration.…
Peel Energy has decided to appeal against Trafford Council’s unanimous decision to reject the controversial Barton “Renewable” Energy Plant. Local UKWIN member group Breathe Clean…
The following press release was sent by campaigners in Plymouth regarding their challenge against the grant of planning permission for the incinerator proposed for North…