Rewiring our relationship with resources through the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) is vital for the EU to continue to innovate and lead the world in reaching a circular economy by 2040. These are the findings of a White Paper published today by Handelens Miljøfond, Minderoo Foundation, TOMRA, and Zero Waste [...]
Reloop and Zero Waste Europe have published today a new study by Eunomia Research and Consulting which shows that applying sorting systems to mixed waste (MWS) prior to thermal treatment and landfilling can significantly support Europe’s climate objectives and contribute to achieving ambitious plastics and municipal waste recycling targets. The [...]
We have produced a new guidance document for WRAP Cymru which outlines best practice for low carbon and resource efficient construction procurement in Wales. The built environment accounts for around 39% of global carbon emissions, with construction works and materials representing around 11% of global emissions. The new guidance will [...]
Our latest research reveals that using carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology on Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities could be some of the cheapest use of CCUS of any industrial sector, underpinning the UK’s Net Zero strategy, thanks in large part to the location of many facilities close to [...]
The UK Government has announced plans to ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery, with a consultation set to be launched in the autumn. The proposed ban follows plans by Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to do the same and builds on England’s ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds [...]
When BBC journalist Andrew Marr interviewed America’s Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry about how the US plans to tackle climate change, the politician explained the public ‘don’t have to give up a quality of life to achieve some of the things we know we have to achieve.’ Kerry [...]
Thursday 22nd April 2021 is Earth Day, an annual event to support environmental protection. This year the theme is to Restore Our Earth and we wanted to show our support by sharing news about the small part we are playing. Our Carbon Fund As a business we operate a Carbon [...]
The UK Government has announced that it will be setting a target to reduce carbon emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels in law as part of its sixth Carbon Budget. The new target represents an increase in ambition relative to the previous target of 68% as it [...]
Businesses and governments across the world are drawing up and delivering plans to reach net zero in the coming decades. Our Climate Emergency team are supporting some of them – including London Borough’s and the Environment Agency – with corresponding roadmaps and actions. Part of this conversation is reviewing an [...]
The UK government has announced billions of pounds of new investment in roads and charging infrastructure for electric vehicles as part of its Spending Review 2020. Dr Gavin Bailey, Sustainable Transport Lead at Eunomia, has carried out extensive research on sustainable transport options, including into the implementation of electric bus [...]