Projects

Recycling of Low Grade Clothing Waste

We assessed markets, technologies and policies for increasing the recycling of low grade clothing wastes that are unsuitable for reuse.

Simon Strick1 November 2006

Diverting plasterboard waste from landfill in the UK

Modern plasterboard systems are produced largely from a by-product of the power generation industry that is processed to minimise environmental impact. However, the Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors is committed to further reducing the environmental impact of the sector and actively supports the reduction of gypsum waste and the construction industry's move towards sustainable development. Our report covers one aspect - diversion from landfill.

Simon Strick1 June 2006

The impact of the carbon agenda on the waste management business

Over recent years the renewables sector has seen a substantial increase in investment activity. Clear signals in the policy landscape and regulatory framework, coupled with outcome-oriented economic incentives, seem to be driving the evolution of novel solutions to energy issues, with a commensurate demand for both internal and external finance. The alignment of these factors is a key factor in the step change seen in the investment activity.