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Commission Plans to Bring Waste-to-Energy into EU-ETS
The EU plans to integrate municipal waste incineration into its emissions trading scheme from 2031 to 2034, requiring plants to gradually surrender carbon allowances based on emissions. Member…
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How Much Will CCS Really Cost?
A cost analysis by NRW.Energy4Climate predicts that carbon capture and storage (CCS) will range from €220 to €510 per tonne of CO2 by 2035. Capture is the largest…
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Dutch WtE Plants: EU Waste And CCS Key to Climate Gains
A TNO study highlights that Dutch waste-to-energy plants can better reduce emissions by processing waste from other EU countries and implementing carbon capture technology, rather than solely focusing…
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Europe Debates Landfill Ban
A Europe-wide ban on landfilling untreated municipal waste is gaining momentum, driven by the Landfill BREF within the Seville Process. This aims to enhance waste management standards, reduce…
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Study Recommends Including WtE and Landfill sites in EU ETS
A report from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency highlights the inadequacy of EU waste management systems to meet 2050 climate goals. It advocates for integrating waste incineration and…
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Eurostat 2024: Landfill Rates Rise in Some EU States
Eurostat’s 2024 report reveals mixed results in EU waste management. Only nine countries met the landfill directive target, down from eleven. Germany tops recycling rates at 67%, while…
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Why WtE Is Expected To Be Included In The EU-ETS From 2031
Cewep and Eswet’s event in Brussels highlighted that the waste-to-energy sector is set to join the EU emissions trading scheme by 2031, incurring costs of approximately 4.2 billion…
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Event Today: The Impact Of EU ETS Reform On WtE
The upcoming conference in Brussels, “Waste and Emissions Trading,” will discuss the potential inclusion of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). This decision is crucial…
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WtE Market: Europe Modernises, Asia Sees Growth
The European Waste-to-Energy market is prioritising modernisation amid shifting growth towards Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Thailand. While Europe sees a net increase in capacity, replacement of older…
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EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Textiles
A new EU regulation will prohibit the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear from July 2026. The legislation presents significant implications for manufacturers and the waste industry. According…
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