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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…

The European Union’s recent decision to introduce the plastic waste export ban, both within and outside Europe, has sparked a significant crisis in the recycling market. This pivotal move, part of an agreement on the waste shipment regulation reached on 17th November, has raised concerns about the potential collapse of…

The construction industry, a significant contributor to global material consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, stands on the brink of a transformative shift. A recent report by McKinsey & Company in partnership with the World Economic Forum shines a light on this potential change. The study suggests that adopting a circular…

WasteTrade is thrilled to announce its participation in PRSE Amsterdam 2024, a leading event in European plastics recycling. Our team is eager to get back into the beating heart of the plastics sector to engage with industry professionals and build new connections for sustainable waste management solutions. Since our launch…

As we bid farewell to an exceptional 2023, we want to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all our users. This year has been monumental for us at WasteTrade. We’ve grown significantly, with thousands of businesses now registered on our platform. It’s…