Michael Brunn
Editor-in-Chief
Renewables on the rise, coal continuously falling
Although oil (34.5%) and natural gas (23.7%) were still the most important fuel sources in the EU energy mix in 2020, renewable energy's share continued to rise.
APEAL launches new best practice recycling report
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has announced the launch of its new report: How to recycle steel - Why steel packaging recycles forever.
Industry Group calls on Norway to re-think incineration tax
The RDF Industry Group calls on the Swedish and Norwegian Governments to re-think their incineration taxes, in order to allow the EU as a whole to move waste up the waste hierarchy and reduce methane emissions from landfill.
Global e-scrap scene reunites in Salzburg
The electronics recycling community, which was unable to meet last year, returned to its traditional venue in Salzburg on 18-21 January for its annual congress.
Incinerator research finds environment contaminated with highly toxic substances
New research published today by Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) about incinerators in three countries - Spain, Czechia, and Lithuania - finds a high level of contamination in the vicinity of incinerators, posing a significant risk to the environment and to the health of people living nearby.
PET packaging moving steadily towards circularity
Main developments for advancing PET recycling are identified in a new study.
From reserve site to production plant in just a few months
Just under a year ago, the Erema Group started to repurpose the premises of Gruber & Kaja in St. Marien, which they took over as a reserve site in January 2021.
European aluminium industry on track with sustainability transition
European Aluminium has today the outcome of the mid-term review of the sector's Sustainability Roadmap Towards 2025.
CO2 reduction potential by the European Waste Management Sector
In a joint study, FEAD; CEWEP; the RDF Industry Group; and the Dutch Waste Management Association (DWMA), publish their findings for the potential for CO2 reductions within the waste management sector.
FEAD: CO2 emissions in waste-to-energy plants the way forward
FEAD full and unwavering support to all the objectives set out in Europe's New Green Deal. In their day-to-day activities and investments, private waste management companies support the entire waste management chain in reducing CO2 emissions for the whole economy.