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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…

Christmas, a season of joy and giving, can also be a time of increased waste and environmental impact. In the UK, Christmas consumption habits cause a dramatic spike in the amount of waste being produced. Every year, the festive waste we throw away is staggering, including: 290,000 tonnes of card…

In the wake of the recent Autumn Statement, the Environmental Services Association (ESA) has voiced its concerns and suggested a significant increase in the Plastic Packaging Tax. They propose raising the tax to £500 per tonne, coupled with a 50% minimum recycled content threshold for plastic packaging products. The UK…

In an effort to combat environmental challenges, the European Commission and the European Council have reached an agreement to ban the export of plastic waste from the European Union (EU) to non-OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries. This decision marks a significant stride in the EU’s environmental policy.…