Approval Granted for £250 Million Green Hydrogen Plant in Hull
Plans for a £250 million green hydrogen production facility in Hull have been sanctioned by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Meld Energy, the developer, is set to build the 100-megawatt plant at Saltend Chemicals Park. The facility will produce green hydrogen via electrolysis, a process that utilizes renewable electricity to split water into hydrogen …
Global E-waste Monitor 2024: Electronic Waste Escalating Rapidly
Geneva/Bonn – The United Nations’ fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) highlights that the generation of electronic waste worldwide is increasing at a rate five times faster than its documented recycling. In 2022, a staggering 62 million tonnes of e-waste were produced, an 82% increase since 2010. This figure is expected to grow by another 32%, …
Global Waste Management Outlook 2024
The Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 has been developed in response to Resolution 2/7 from the second session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and further affirmed in Resolution 4/7 during its fourth session. This comprehensive report, co-published with the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), provides an updated evaluation of global waste management, focusing …
Enfinium Teams Up with Hitachi Zosen Inova for UK’s First Waste-to-Energy Carbon Capture Pilot
Article by Aniqah Majid Enfinium, a prominent waste-to-energy company, has collaborated with Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) to introduce a pioneering carbon capture pilot plant in West Yorkshire, UK. This innovative plant, designed to be mobile and containerized, will be situated at the Ferrybridge 1 facility. It marks the UK’s first venture of this kind. The …
Transforming Waste into Energy: The RDF Process at Ferrybridge Multifuel Plant with EFR Skips
In the heart of West Yorkshire, the Ferrybridge Multifuel Plant stands as a beacon of modern waste management and sustainable energy production. The plant employs a remarkable process known as Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) to convert everyday waste into usable energy, showcasing a practical solution to the growing waste crisis while contributing to the region’s power …
Waste Shark Robot to Clean Canals and Rivers
A robotic drone is now being utilized to clean up the waterways in Leeds. Developed in the Netherlands, this advanced technology, known as the Waste Shark, is the first of its kind to be deployed in the UK, according to the Leeds Waterfront Group. The Waste Shark navigates through waterways, scooping up to 500kg of …
Man Dies After Being Trapped in Recycling Machine
A 27-year-old man lost his life after becoming trapped in a machine at a recycling plant in Cardiff, an inquest has revealed. On 8 July, Kyle Colcomb from Newport died due to compression asphyxia with blunt force injuries to his lower trunk, as heard at the Pontypridd Coroner’s Court on Friday. Mr. Colcomb was employed …
Calls for Transparency Amid Toxic Waste Concerns
Campaigners worried about toxic waste leaking from a former landfill site near Telford have urged the council to release monitoring test results. The Stoneyhill site, used by the international chemical company Monsanto from 1985 to 1991, has raised fears among locals about potential contamination. Paul Cawthorne, a vicar-turned-citizen scientist, has demanded transparency and greater accountability …
Tip Users Told to ‘Put Recycling with General Waste’
Residents have expressed disappointment after being unable to dispose of recyclable materials at Suffolk recycling centres, despite the council’s eco-pledge. Suffolk County Council faces criticism after visitors to Ipswich and Foxhall centres reported being directed to discard their recyclables in general waste skips. Typically, these sites guide users to designated skips for materials like plastic …
Thousands of Households May Face Changes to Waste Services
Thousands of households in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury may soon experience changes to their waste collection services. The two local councils are proposing measures such as reducing bin sizes and introducing charges for replacement bins. These changes aim to lower costs, boost recycling rates, and create a consistent waste policy across the county. Sarah Hands, Deputy …