This video is a recording of the first of three Fire Prevention Plan webinars presented by Eunomia during March 2017. Eunomia planning and permitting expert Sophie Crosswell explains the main requirements of a fire prevention plan for a waste operator, and the possible benefits of early adoption. She explains: why [...]
This study commissioned by environmental charity Fidra explores potential options for reducing emissions of pre-production plastics; and makes recommendations as to which options should be adopted, and who should take the lead on their implementation. Current efforts to reduce emissions of pre-production plastics are led by industry bodies and NGOs. [...]
In addition to updating the picture for the 11 “Northern Cluster” countries covered in the 10th issue, Eunomia’s 11th edition of the Residual Waste Infrastructure Review examines the implications of Brexit uncertainties for residual waste treatment in the UK. Since Issue 10 in May 2016, reductions in residual waste and the [...]
This European Commission report explains the potential and functioning of green bond markets. It identifies bottlenecks and measures to overcome them, so green bonds can fulfil their huge potential. Eunomia completed section 3 of this report, the Analysis of the Opportunity for Developing Common EU Standards (page 57). The project [...]
This report commissioned by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) forms part of draft guidance which seeks to improve air quality across England. Eunomia worked with the University of the West of England (UWE) on this economic analysis, researching the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of measures local authorities have available [...]
This report analyses the prospects for Advanced Conversion Technologies (ACTs), such as gasification and pyrolysis as treatments for residual waste, finding several reasons to think that investors may be attracted to ACTs as the market continues to develop. Despite recent stories highlighting problems with ACT projects, Eunomia’s analysis suggests investors [...]
This European Commission report presents the findings of the ‘Municipal Waste Compliance-Promotion Exercise 2014-2015’ project, which forms part of a broader strategy aiming to improve the compliance and implementation of EU waste legislation and support member states in achieving compliance. The report includes road maps delivered by Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd [...]
This presentation was delivered at the Fire Prevention and Control in the Waste and Recycling Industry conference in the QEII centre, London on Wednesday 9th November by Specialist Technical Advisor Emma How and Junior Consultant Sophie Crosswell. Eunomia recently completed fire prevention plans for councils after the Environment Agency issued stricter regulations [...]
Realising the Wider Benefits of Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) is a poster that was presented by George Cole as part of the Research and Innovation Showcase at the Building Prosperous Cities event in London on 27th September 2016. Commissioned by UK Water Industry Research Ltd (UKWIR) Eunomia completed a report that: Identified and [...]
This report highlights the potential for a measures-based approach to be more effective at tackling marine plastic litter than setting targets. Marine plastics are an emerging issue facing policy makers. However, the information we currently have on the impacts of marine plastics is limited. This makes it challenging to identify [...]