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New RDF Industry Group analysis shows that intra-European trade in waste-derived fuels helped avoid more than 10.4 million tonnes of CO₂e emissions in 2023 by diverting residual waste away from landfill and into energy recovery, with Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands delivering the largest avoided-emissions contributions. The analysis estimates that 5.8 million tonnes of waste-derived […]

📣 We are thrilled to announce an exciting new benefit for RDFIG members! 🤝 We have joined forces with Andrew Gadd from Footprint Services (Andrew Gadd) to provide in-depth market data three times a year. 📊 Andrew Gadd will be presenting this data at our March, June and October meetings, with a copy of the

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

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

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

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

Our Chair Andy Jones and Attero’s Robert Corijn authored an article on ENDS Waste & Bioenergy on the potential of WDFs. 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 of the incoming

📣 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

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