WtE Monitor

Study Recommends Including WtE and Landfill sites in EU ETS

A report from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency argues that the current system for waste management in the EU is inadequate to meet the 2050 climate goals. The study proposes a significant policy shift: integrating waste incineration and landfills into the EU Emissions Trading System.

While this move could harmonise the market and reduce emissions, it also presents considerable risks. The analysis outlines how this change could reshape the industry and what complementary measures would be essential for its success.

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