EA Waste Interrogator Analysis 2024
With the recent publication of the Waste Data Interrogator by the EA, we have had a quick dive into what’s changed since last year when we did a similar quick analysis of the Data.
Article on ETS Challenges, published by MRW
The Government is considering how the UK emissions trading scheme will apply to the waste sector, which may end up a de facto incineration tax
Response to UK ETS Consultation August 2024
Monksleigh’s response to the UK ETS Authority request for views on the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to energy from waste and waste incineration is posted in its entirety.
Incineration of Clinical Waste likely to be far Higher than Reported
The latest published data on the amount of clinical waste incinerated has revealed a number of inconsistencies which could lead to potential ramifications for the measurement of this material for UK ETS, if it is to be included as proposed in the recent consultation.
Laboratory ‘Dissolution Testing’ on waste – Does it Work?
Biomass by Energy Content, Biomass by CV, the ‘Selective Dissolution Method (SDM)’ are all differing terminologies for the same test, which seems to have become the default test to determine the level of biogenic material in residual waste…… but does it?
UK EFWs a long way from measuring carbon emissions from the stack to meet UK ETS
Monksleigh’s recent analysis of the 51 operational EFW plants in England shows that only 24% of EFW facilities rely on direct measurement of carbon emissions from their stack to estimate their overall emissions of biogenic carbon to the atmosphere.
Landfill Tax increases and implementation of UK ETS have potentially dramatic impact on Gate Fees
With Landfill Tax due to step up to £126.70 in April 2025 the gate fee trajectory of landfill and EFW going forwards looks ominous – and may lead to some unintended consequences of Landfill tax and UK ETS policy in the future.
Inconsistent Measurement of Carbon Emissions by EFWs Demonstrates Challenge for UK ETS
Monksleigh’s analysis of the reporting by EFW plants in England show that there is no consistency in the approach to the way biogenic carbon emissions were measured by the 51 operational EFW plants in England.
Revised Population Projections Increase the Waste Challenge
Population projections by the ONS in January 2024 show higher growth than previous forecasts, which will lead to increased waste arisings and significant challenges for the delivery of the Resource Efficiency and Waste Reduction Targets for 2050.
New sampling regime could double MRF reporting costs
MRW Article: Changes to regulations on sampling requirements at MRFs will see a doubling of costs for this process, a report by Monksleigh has warned.
