We must engage in the discussions, share insights and help shape the future It seems a long time ago, but August was busy this year.
The public must be listened to while we reform our resource strategy I blinked and suddenly the leaves had begun to fall off the trees, I was reaching for my scarf and my walk home from work had got a lot darker.
The best it yet to come for anaerobic digestion For once, food waste is a hot topic. Wonky veg is on the menu and retailers are pledging to reduce food waste all the way from farm to fork.
Ministers must not let our recycling efforts be wasted Despite Parliament being in recess and government slowing down over the summer, the war on waste has not slowed down.
The clock is ticking for a post-Brexit environmental policy While our politicians were enjoying their summer recess, the rest of us were left scratching our heads on the question of the government’s environmental policy post-Brexit thanks to mixed and oblique messages.
Environmental issues need passion It's back to school for our politicians in what will no doubt be a turbulent time given the UK is set to leave the EU in just six months’ time.
How to ensure local authority tendering is effective, affordable and pain free Local authorities have suffered over recent years due to ongoing austerity and have been asked year on year to do more with less.
Impact investing could provide opportunities for the recycling industry When people put plastic into their recycling bins at home they probably assume that all items will be recycled.
Invest wisely to build the waste management facilities of the future It is true to say that the waste management sector has always been at the mercy of ebbs and flows in recycling materials pricing, especially through changes in commodity prices such as oil.
We need a research and innovation fund for bulky waste In June, the government announced plans for a £20 million fund aimed at developing a more sustainable end of life process for plastics.
How global cities can tackle their food waste According to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, 1.6 billion tonnes of food is lost and wasted globally every year, inflicting severe environmental and socio-economic damages.
Are we still clutching at straws when it comes to beating plastic pollution? I have just come back from two weeks in Cyprus where I have been trying to ‘down tools’ and relax after what has been a hectic few months in our sector.
Earned recognition equals road safety for waste vehicles The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme was officially launched in April.
UK can improve on EU Circular Economy Package by losing its fixation with weight Last month the government stated in its Brexit White Paper that it would continue to maintain high environmental standards once the UK exits the EU next March.
Gove has got to stay There's no wonder Theresa May called for an early break-up of Parliament given the turbulent time across Westminster.
We should be targeting businesses rather than households with incentivising targets Last month, the Aldersgate group released its report No Time to Waste: An Effective Resources and Waste Strategy.
Overcoming local authority contracting challenges doesn't have to be a headache In his third blog, Amey's Rob Edmondson explores the current and future challenges of local authority environmental services contracts.
Prioritising trade deals is pushing government into a much less green Brexit June marked the first anniversary of Michael Gove as Environment Secretary. (There’s a sentence I never thought I’d write).
Preparing for the resource revolution It is only three months ago that a few colleagues and I met with our CEO, David Palmer-Jones, to discuss the complexity of our sector and the possible headaches facing Defra as they grappled with developing their new Resources & Waste Strategy.
Sector and state lack joined-up thinking in the Energy from Waste market The Waste Hierarchy has been with us for about 20 years, but has it delivered what we needed or expected?
Using telematic data can reduce collisions and keep staff safe Despite our improved, modern safety standards, there are still collisions between work vehicles and site personnel.
Circular economy trends are boosting M&A in the waste management sector The EU recently set out its Circular Economy EU action plan which aims to energise Europe’s transition towards a low waste economy, boost competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth and generate new jobs.
Energy from Waste technology is at the heart of a shift to a circular economy I was fortunate enough to attend the launch of the Environmental Services Association (ESA) report on the role of energy recovery in a circular economy last week (6 June) at the House of Commons, which was both well attended and well received.
Clean energy is losing out to the 'Blue Planet' effect If you can avoid being distracted by the daily headlines on plastic straws, coffee cups and deposit schemes, there are some deeper developments materialising that could have quite significant implications for this industry as it looks to modernise and operate effectively within a new, low-carbon ...
How we can move away from a throwaway society In his second blog, Rob Edmondson picks up on the theme of single use plastics and what it will take to move away from the throwaway society.
We must engage in the discussions, share insights and help shape the future It seems a long time ago, but August was busy this year.
Ministers must not let our recycling efforts be wasted Despite Parliament being in recess and government slowing down over the summer, the ...