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A Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) és az Equanimator által nemrégiben készített tanulmány rávilágított arra, hogy a vegyes hulladékok válogatása költséghatékony megoldás lehet az üvegházhatású gázok (ÜHG) kibocsátásának csökkentésére. A kutatás, amelynek címe találóan "Anyagok vagy gázok? How to Capture Carbon" című kutatás összehasonlította a Carbon...

Az Európai Unió közelmúltbeli döntése a műanyaghulladék exporttilalmának bevezetéséről Európán belül és kívül egyaránt jelentős válságot idézett elő az újrahasznosítási piacon. Ez a sarkalatos lépés, amely a hulladékszállításról szóló rendeletről november 17-én elért megállapodás része, aggodalmakat keltett a hulladékszállítás lehetséges összeomlásával kapcsolatban....

The construction industry, a significant contributor to global material consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, stands on the brink of a transformative shift. A recent report by McKinsey & Company in partnership with the World Economic Forum shines a light on this potential change. The study suggests that adopting a circular…

WasteTrade is thrilled to announce its participation in PRSE Amsterdam 2024, a leading event in European plastics recycling. Our team is eager to get back into the beating heart of the plastics sector to engage with industry professionals and build new connections for sustainable waste management solutions. Since our launch…

As we bid farewell to an exceptional 2023, we want to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all our users. This year has been monumental for us at WasteTrade. We’ve grown significantly, with thousands of businesses now registered on our platform. It’s…

Christmas, a season of joy and giving, can also be a time of increased waste and environmental impact. In the UK, Christmas consumption habits cause a dramatic spike in the amount of waste being produced. Every year, the festive waste we throw away is staggering, including: 290,000 tonnes of card…

In the wake of the recent Autumn Statement, the Environmental Services Association (ESA) has voiced its concerns and suggested a significant increase in the Plastic Packaging Tax. They propose raising the tax to £500 per tonne, coupled with a 50% minimum recycled content threshold for plastic packaging products. The UK…

In an effort to combat environmental challenges, the European Commission and the European Council have reached an agreement to ban the export of plastic waste from the European Union (EU) to non-OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries. This decision marks a significant stride in the EU’s environmental policy.…

The English landscape of recycling is undergoing a significant transformation, as the government unveils its ‘Simpler Recycling’ plans. Paul Sanderson, The Recycling Association’s chief executive, welcomes the initiative’s focus on dry core materials – paper, card, plastics, metals, and glass packaging. However, the proposal’s wider context and its potential impact…