Brexit

Group Supports New Approach to EU Customs Clearance

A pragmatic approach to declaring RDF shipments at a symbolic value of EUR 1 is being supported by Group members. In 2019, 2.9 million tonnes of RDF were exported from Great Britain to the EU, providing a vital waste management route which is essential to maintain into 2021 and beyond. Members of the RDF Industry […]

Letsrecycle Live 2019 – Presentation

This is a presentation given by Harriet Parke, from the Group’s secretariat at Letsrecycle Live 2019 on the 23rd May. It is titled ‘RDF and SRF Market Trends’ and explores key market trends for the RDF and SRF industry, as well as future dynamics in response to Brexit uncertainties, an ambitious policy landscape and increasing […]

Exploring Brexit Impacts at the RDF Conference 2018

The RDF Industry Group, represented by Harriet Parke from the secretariat, will be presenting at the RDF Conference on the 28th November 2018. Now in its fifth year, the RDF Conference is a key event for organisations operating in the RDF, SRF and energy from waste sectors. Harriet’s session, entitled ‘Legislative and Operational Brexit Impacts […]

Discussing Brexit Implications at RWM 2018

The RDF Industry Group, represented by Bethany Ledingham from the secretariat, will be speaking at this year’s RWM exhibition. RWM is the leading recycling, water, energy and waste management event in the UK, and is taking place on the 12th and 13th of September at the NEC in Birmingham. Bethany will be discussing the implications […]

Group Calls On UK And EU Authorities To Take Action On Waste Export

The RDF Industry Group has called on the UK Government and EU to take action to enable RDF export to Europe to continue unhindered after Brexit. To ensure that the environmental and economic benefits of RDF export continue to be realised, the Group has called on the UK Government and EU to: maintain the current […]

Waste Export: Brexit Briefing Note

The document Waste Export: Brexit Briefing Note details the arguments for RDF export to continue after Brexit. The briefing note makes the argument that as the UK moves towards a more circular economy, RDF exports provide a flexible, and environmentally advantageous treatment route, providing a safety valve for the waste management industry and allowing the UK […]