Ben Messenger

About Ben Messenger Freelance Technical Journalist focused on waste, water, plant equipment, new technology, and environmental issues and policy. Former editor-in-chief of WMW.

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Circular Economy Meets Energy Union

VIDEO: Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants’ 8th Congress

Around 170 participants attended the Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants’ 8th Congress in Rotterdam, with the theme of...

Jul 4, 2016

Reading time: about 2 minutes
Management Take-Over as Emissions Tech Firm Renamed MiniPlus

Voith Paper Off-Loads Waste to Energy Flue Gas Cleaning Technology Division

German paper making equipment manufacturer and flue gas technology firm, Voith GmbH & Co. KG, has reached an agreement to off-load its...

Jul 4, 2016

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Novozymes to Supply Enzymes to DONG Energy’s REnescience Plant in UK

Ding DONG Deal for World First Full-Scale Enzyme Enabled Waste Treatment Plant

Novozymes has signed an agreement with DONG Energy to deliver enzymes for the REnescience mixed waste treatment plant in Northwich, UK.

Jul 4, 2016

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First Signs of Government Intent on Climate Change Following Brexit

Anaerobic Digestion & Renewable Energy Industries Welcome UK Carbon Budget Decision

In the wake Brexit the UK government has today confirmed the Committee on Carbon Change’s recommended carbon budget, laying out a 57%...

Jun 30, 2016

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New Ma-Ter-Bio Bioplastic for Bags

Novamont Partners With French Plastic Films Firm on Compostable Plastics Bags

Novamont has partnered with Barbier Group, a French plastic films manufacturer, to develop a new type of lightweight bioplastic bag for...

Jun 30, 2016

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Cogeneration Plant Exports 500 kW Energy from Waste to Grid

Wolf Power Systems Installs CHP System at On-Farm Anaerobic Digestion Plant

German CHP firm, Wolf Power Systems, has installed a 550 kW cogeneration plant at an existing on-farm anaerobic digestion facility in...

Jun 30, 2016

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Reduces Humidity from 40%-70% to below 20%

Covertech from Masias Biodries MSW into High CV Waste Derived Fuel

Spanish recycling equipment manufacturer, Masias Recycling, has developed a cover system to biologically dry waste with a low calorific...

Jun 29, 2016

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Cleanaway Waste Management Upgrades Recycling Capabilities in Perth

BHS to Install 50 TPH Comingled Material Recycling Facility in Perth, Australia

Eugene, Oregon based recycling equipment manufacturer, Bulk Handling Systems is to design, engineer, manufacture and install a 50 tonne per...

Jun 29, 2016

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Goal to Recycle 45,000 tonnes of Waste Textiles PA

Swedes Take on Automated Textile Sorting to Boost Recycling

A project being led by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute is developing an automated sorting system for waste textiles in a...

Jun 28, 2016

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3D Mapping Technology Helps Reduce Landfill Voids

New 816K Landfill Compactor from Caterpillar

Caterpillar has launched the latest landfill compactor in its K Series model line, the Cat® 816K, which has been built to support multiple...

Jun 27, 2016

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Waste Firm Extends Deal to Process & Sell Household Recyclables

60,000 TPA Kerbside Recycling Deal for Viridor in Kent

Dry kerbside recycling collected from households across West and Mid-Kent will continue to be processed and marketed by waste and recycling...

Jun 27, 2016

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation Led Project to Create Circular Economy for Plastics

Veolia Joins New Plastics Economy Initiative as Core Partner

Veolia has joined the New Plastics Economy initiative, which is led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation – a three year initiative to build...

Jun 27, 2016

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Landfill, Biogas, Recycling and Waste Management Firm NOVAGO Sold

China Everbright Expands into Europe with Polish Waste & Recycling Acquisition

China Everbright International has expanded into Europe with the €123 million acquisition of a major Polish waste management firm, NOVAGO...

Jun 27, 2016

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Industry Leaders Warn of Risk for Resources & Environment

Brexit – How the Waste & Recycling Industry Reacted to Referendum Result

Expressions of both fear and optimism have been expressed by senior figures in the waste and recycling industry this morning, following the...

Jun 24, 2016

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The ECS is at risk of costly damage from ferrous contamination

IN DEPTH: Eddy Current Separators - Protecting Your Investment

Eddy Current Separators are crucial piece of equipment when it comes to sorting valuable, non-ferrous scrap metals from waste.. WMW looks...

Jun 23, 2016

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Ben Messenger

More from Ben Messenger

Circular Economy Meets Energy Union

Management Take-Over as Emissions Tech Firm Renamed MiniPlus

Novozymes to Supply Enzymes to DONG Energy’s REnescience Plant in UK

First Signs of Government Intent on Climate Change Following Brexit

New Ma-Ter-Bio Bioplastic for Bags

Cogeneration Plant Exports 500 kW Energy from Waste to Grid

Reduces Humidity from 40%-70% to below 20%

Cleanaway Waste Management Upgrades Recycling Capabilities in Perth

Goal to Recycle 45,000 tonnes of Waste Textiles PA

3D Mapping Technology Helps Reduce Landfill Voids

Waste Firm Extends Deal to Process & Sell Household Recyclables

Ellen MacArthur Foundation Led Project to Create Circular Economy for Plastics

Landfill, Biogas, Recycling and Waste Management Firm NOVAGO Sold

Industry Leaders Warn of Risk for Resources & Environment

The ECS is at risk of costly damage from ferrous contamination