The RDF Industry Group will be taking to the stage this year’s Environmental Services & Solutions Expo – the UK’s leading event for resource and waste management. A keynote panel session in the Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation area will examine the forces shaping the future of the RDF market.
RDF Market Dynamics: Past Lessons, Present Pressures, and Future Pathways Wednesday 17 September 2025 EFD Keynote Stage 12:45–13:45
This in-depth discussion will bring together leading RDF operators and market experts to explore how the market has developed over recent years, the pressures influencing it today, and the pathways ahead for resource and energy recovery across Europe. Topics will include EfW capacity and waste availability, the growth of export markets, shifting price trends, and changes in material composition, as well as the potential impact of policy developments such as the EU ETS and national waste taxes.
Panellists:
- Michael Bartels, SWB
- Mike Brown, Rooted Environmental, RDFIG Secretariat
- Nicole Denuit, EFO
- Niels Pederson, Bertling
- Tim Shapcott, Beauparc
The session is part of the wider ESS Expo RWM 2025 programme, which will run from 17–18 September at the NEC Birmingham. Over two days, the event will bring together thousands of professionals from across the resource and waste management sector to share knowledge, discover the latest technologies, and discuss the policy and market trends shaping the circular economy. Alongside keynote sessions, visitors can expect a packed exhibition floor, technical seminars, and networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Registration for ESS Expo RWM 2025 is now open. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. Secure your place and join us in Birmingham this September: https://hubs.la/Q03sswbX0
