In a move that has sparked widespread debate across the environmental and waste management sectors, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a temporary suspension of environmental permits for new waste incineration facilities in England. This directive, aiming to reassess the nation’s approach to waste…

A Day of Awareness and Action This Saturday, 30th March 2024, is International Day of Zero Waste; this serves as a pivotal reminder of the urgent need to shift towards more responsible waste management and sustainable consumption patterns. This day is not merely about awareness; it’s a call to action…

WasteTrade at PRSE Amsterdam 2024 With just three months to go until PRSE Amsterdam 2024, the excitement at WasteTrade is palpable. We’re eager to immerse ourselves once again in the dynamic world of plastics recycling, an arena where we’ve carved out a significant presence since our first time exhibiting in…

In the evolving landscape of waste management and recycling, the need for efficiency and directness in sourcing materials is paramount. Creating ‘Wanted’ listings on WasteTrade emerges as a strategic tool, bridging the gap between demand and supply with unparalleled ease, simplicity, and directness. This innovative feature not only simplifies the…

The UK has stepped up its game in the environmental sustainability arena by announcing the creation of the first-ever International Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy, backed by the United Nations. This significant move shows the UK’s strong commitment to building a sustainable future through…

How recently did you become a member of the team at WasteTrade? Since the 15th of February 2024.   How long have you been working in the waste management and recycling industry? I have been in the recycling industry for more than four years. However, I have seen and experienced…

In an era where environmental sustainability is at the forefront of global concerns, WasteTrade emerges as a pioneering digital platform committed to elevating the standards of the waste management and recycling industries. WasteTrade is the most effective and reliable global marketplace for the trading of waste and recycled commodities. Through…

EU PET Bottle Recycling The countdown to meeting the European Union’s Single Use Plastic (SUP) Directive targets is on, with less than two years remaining to transform the PET bottle recycling landscape. Italy, along with other EU member states, is under pressure to drastically improve its collection and recycling systems.…

A recent study conducted by Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) and Equanimator has shed light on the potential of mixed waste sorting as a cost-effective solution for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The research, aptly titled “Materials or Gases? How to Capture Carbon,” compared the effectiveness and costs associated with Carbon…