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Experts forecast flatlining RDF exports from the UK in 2025

Full stockpiles at EfW plants could see RDF exports plateau next year, industry experts tell EWB. According to the RDF Industry Group, exports from the UK have remained resilient, but it said the industry is “not complacent”. “Increases in carbon taxes may cause RDF gate fees to increase and make exporting less attractive. Since the […]

UK Policy Recommendations

Our latest report entitled “Priorities for UK Policymakers”, presents evidence on the benefits of utilising the Waste Derived Fuel (WDF) supply chain to address three major challenges:  Current and future waste and energy-related policies must be designed to support the WDF industry to maximise its potential towards these three global challenges. In order to achieve […]

UK ETS Consultation Response

We welcome the UK’s ambition to strengthen the ETS and its overall aim to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cost-effectively. The ETS will be a particularly important mechanism in achieving the UK’s legally binding pledge to reach net zero by 2050. Members of the Group are involved in the export of […]

Waste not want not – how Europe could better treat its refuse

Our Chair Andy Jones has authored an article for New Energy World on the role of WtE in the EU’s transition to a circular economy. The article highlights the key features of the RDF Industry Group report The Role of Waste Derived Fuel in the EU’s Energy and Resources Transition, which proposed three areas of focus […]

AEB New Member

📣 A huge welcome to AEB Amsterdam, the RDF Industry Group’s newest member! 🏭 AEB processes 1.4 million tonnes of residual waste from municipalities and companies annually, extracting as many valuable materials as possible from the waste. ⚡ What remains is efficiently incinerated to supply electricity and heat for a growing number of households and […]

Release of New WDF Evidence Paper

We have published a report detailing the industry’s role in helping to solve three major challenges in Europe: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting a circular economy and improving energy security.   The report, entitled “The Role of Waste Derived Fuel in the EU’s Energy and Resources Transition” presents evidence which reflects the positive benefits of treatment […]

Pause on EfW permits

Earlier this month, Defra issued a seven-week ban on all new EfW permits. A scoping period up to 24th May will be used to determine if a full review is required, which has been suggested to last up to 12 months. The RDF Industry Group welcomes this decision, which reflects an appropriate response to potential […]