climate change

Veolia's bold plan

Leading the path to net zero

Philippe Larretche, Veolia Group’s Innovation Director for Energy and Climate, discusses the company’s bold 2050 net-zero plan. From cutting-edge decarbonisation programmes to innovative waste, water and energy solutions, Veolia is driving ecological transformation through its GreenUp strategic programme and a commitment to sustainable innovation.

Dec 11, 2024

Reading time: about 4 minutes

ISWAatCOP

Impressions from the Waste and Resources Pavilion in the Green Zone at UNFCCC COP29

COP29 saw the second ever Waste and Resources Pavilion hosted by ISWA. The ISWA delegation conducted 15 sessions in the Green Zone,...
Dec 9, 2024

Reading time: about 5 minutes
#circular economy

#climate change
ISWA President James Law

Being the voice of waste management

James Law is the new ISWA President. In his welcoming remarks he talks about ISWA's mission, the importance of waste management in...
Dec 5, 2024

Reading time: about 2 minutes
#circular economy

#climate change
Biowaste

Celebrating World Soil Day: A focus on soil, water, and sustainability

On 5 December, World Soil Day, the International Compost Alliance (ICA) is celebrating with a series of webinars. The events are in line...
Nov 28, 2024

Reading time: about 3 minutes
#biowaste

#climate change
Biogas and Biomethane

The challenges of financing methane mitigation in waste management

Methane is a major cause of global warming, with the waste sector contributing significantly. Biogas and biomethane offer a sustainable...
Nov 27, 2024

Reading time: about 5 minutes
#anaerobic digestion

#biogas
COP29

ISWA’s interventions in the Blue Zone at COP29

At COP29 in Baku, ISWA is contributing to the global climate agenda. Waste management is now part of the conference's climate action...
Nov 20, 2024

Reading time: about 3 minutes
#biowaste

#circular economy
COP29

News from Baku: It’s all about the money

At COP29 in Baku, experts discuss the challenges of financing waste management projects as part of climate change mitigation. Key calls...
Nov 18, 2024

Reading time: about 4 minutes
#biogas

#biowaste

News from Baku

Putting Waste on the COP29 Agenda

For the first time waste is officially on the agenda of the COP presidency. And this year's climate conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan,...
Nov 14, 2024

Reading time: about 6 minutes
#biowaste

#event
Interview with Linda Godfrey:

"We need to rethink our relationship with resources, this includes with waste."

Prof Linda Godfrey was one of the keynote speakers at this year's ISWA World Congress in Cape Town. WMW talked with her about waste...
Oct 1, 2024

Reading time: about 9 minutes
#circular economy

#climate change
Guest Post

Waste-to-energy integrated with carbon capture: Combating Climate Change for Non-Recyclable Waste

While reducing emissions is crucial, reaching net-zero goals will also require substantial carbon removal initiatives. Innovation in every...
Sep 26, 2024

Reading time: about 5 minutes
#carbon capture

#climate change
ISWA2024 Day Two

Waste doesn't know borders!

Day two of the ISWA World Congress in Cape Town, South Africa, was all about the lack of data, data collection and the need for a global...
Sep 18, 2024

Reading time: about 4 minutes
#landfill

#pollution
ISWA2024 Day One

Siyakwamukela to the ISWA World Congress in Cape Town

Cape Town is hosting this year's ISWA World Congress. The first day was full of inspiring speeches and interesting presentations. Also, the...
Sep 16, 2024

Reading time: about 5 minutes
#circular economy

#climate change
Green Jobs

UK will have trouble meeting net zero targets unless young people are encouraged into green economy

A new survey of over 500 16 to 24-year-olds' attitudes to careers in the environment reveals the extent of the green skills gap in the UK.
Sep 9, 2024

Reading time: about 4 minutes
#circular economy

#climate change
Landfill

A Global Perspective on Methane Emission Reductions from Landfills

Methane gas emissions are a well-known contributor to climate change. In their white paper "The impact of management choices on landfill...
Sep 5, 2024

Reading time: about 4 minutes
#climate change

#food waste
Waste and Resources Pavilion

ISWA is going to COP29!

The International Solid Waste Association will host a Waste and Resources Pavilion in the Green Zone at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan in...
Sep 2, 2024

Reading time: Less than a minute
#business news

#circular economy
Carbon Capture

Q&A: CCS Facilities worldwide

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is seen as an essential technology to deliver climate neutrality, especially for carbon-intensive...
Aug 5, 2024

Reading time: about 3 minutes
#carbon capture

#climate change
WtE and Carbon Capture

10+1 things to know about CCUS and Waste-to-Energy

Decarbonisation technologies are said to be the silver bullet to achieve net zero. Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) belongs...
Jul 26, 2024

Reading time: about 11 minutes
#carbon capture

#circular economy
Launched at IFAT

CALC Handbook on Assessing Circularity in Cities

At IFAT members of the Circular and Low Carbon Cities (CALC) project team pre-launched the final CALC publication, Assessing Circularity in...
Jul 11, 2024

Reading time: about 3 minutes
#circular economy

#climate change
Sustainable waste management

Embracing circular waste management: a critical paradigm shift for a livable future

Circular waste management offers the potential for a net gain of more than USD 100 billion per year by 2050. To achieve this, a...
Jul 8, 2024

Reading time: about 3 minutes
#circular economy

#climate change
Pollution

Fighting marine litter on land

Plastic particles mixed in with the sand on the beach, plastic bottles gathering on the coasts: Marine litter is a global problem. But it...
Jun 20, 2024

Reading time: about 7 minutes
#climate change

#landfill
World's leading trade fair for environmental technologies

IFAT 2024 sets new record

IFAT Munich 2024, which took place from 13 to 17 May at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, closed with a record number of visitors.
May 21, 2024

Reading time: about 3 minutes
#business news

#circular economy
Climate Change

Heavy duty vehicles: EU Council agrees tougher CO2 emission standards

The Council of the European Union has formally adopted the Regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, which amends and...
May 14, 2024

Reading time: about 2 minutes
#business news

#circular economy