Circular economy. It’s a term we hear more of. But what is it? And why does it matter?
In the age of climate change and increased scrutiny of the health of our planet, the notion of a circular economy has emerged. It creates a closed-loop of ‘Make, Use, Reuse/Repair/Recycle’ replacing the… read the rest of “What is a circular economy?”
When we put our recycling out for collection, we might get a satisfying feeling that we’re doing our little bit for the health of the planet. But not all the items we put in the recycling bin will end up being recycled. Here’s why…
Recycling plants are increasingly sophisticated and able… read the rest of “The problem with contamination and recycling”
In 2019, the issue of the Dutch RDF tax was hotly debated in the waste management industry. As of 1st January 2020, this tax has come into effect. But what is RDF and what are its implications?
Using non-recyclable waste as an energy source is one way… read the rest of “What’s the issue with the Dutch Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) tax?”
