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INTRODUCING: FUTURE WASTE

Welcome to our first stand-alone issue of Future Waste! From what started as a small pull out magazine from our sister magazine, Plant Planet, has grown substantially with the neverending news and information about waste management. Be sure to check out the long awaited RWM preview and our exciting cover story from GGR as they discuss the development of their new Telehandler battery range and the obstacles they faced during Covid.

This September issue is full to the brim with over 70 pages covering a wide range of news and information specific to the recycling and waste management sectors, and is an exciting development for all involved.

We will be celebrating the launch of Future Waste at the return of RWM and Letsrecycle Live, the all-encompassing UK show for the recycling and waste management sector taking place on 14th-15th September 2022 at the NEC, Birmingham.You can read the full show preview on page 24 of this issue.

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TEAM AND CONTRIBUTORS

MISSION STATEMENT: - A NOTE FROM DARREN SHELTON, BUSINESS MANAGER, FUTURE WASTE WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ARE NOW MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER, WITH THE UK BECOMING THE FIRST MAJOR ECONOMY IN THE WORLD TO PASS INTO LAW THAT IT WILL BRING ALL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS TO NET ZERO BY 2050 AS WELL AS THE WORLD LOOKING TO MOVE TO A MORE CIRCULAR ECONOMY. FUTURE WASTE MAGAZINE LOOKS TO FOCUS ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT SECTORS AS THIS TRANSITION ADVANCES AND LOOKS TOWARDS THE BEST PRACTISES TO HELP US ACHIEVE THESE TARGETS, SUCH AS WORKING TOWARDS REDUCING PLASTIC PACKAGING AND LOWERING ITS CARBON IMPACT. FUTURE WASTE OFFERS A MULTITUDE OF PRINT AND DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE WASTE AND RECYCLING SECTOR AND BRINGS THE LATEST NEWS, RELEASES AND INSIGHTS FROM THE RECYCLING AND WASTE INDUSTRIES TO ONE PLACE.

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BRENDON COOK MANAGING DIRECTOR

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AKVILE PECKYTE

Akvile Peckyte is an English Literature graduate from the University of Exeter.

She has now joined Plant Planet as a regular contributor.

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LATEST NEWS

A round up of the latest news from the recycling and waste sectors over the past few months.

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SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING:

BIODEGRADABLE VS COMPOSTABLE

Future Waste takes a look into the two popular types of sustainable packaging.

THIS 5 R'S OF WASTE MANAGEMENT Olivia Woodward delves into the 5 R's of waste management, what are they and how can we use them.

RWM & LET'S RECYCLE LIVE 2022 PREVIEW

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A look into the UK's leading event for waste,resource and sustainability professionals is back with the must see stands of this years show!

GGR GROUP: FARESIN 6.26 ELECTRIC TELEHANDLER

An exclusive interview with Daniel Ezzatrvar discussing the launch and development of the Faresin 6.26 Electric Telehandler.

SMT GB: LOAD ASSIST

SMT GB delves into the heart of their system with the Load Assist software that they use on a day-to-day basis.

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BIFFA: OFFICIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING PROVIDER OF THE BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES Michael Topham, Chief Executive Officer of Biffa, discusses how the Birmingham 2022 Commonweatlh Games can inspire your next sustainable large-scale event.

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THE BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES 48 Michael Topham, Chief Executive Officer of Biffa, discusses how the Birmingham 2022 Commonweatlh Games can inspire your next sustainable large-scale event

WASTE PROCESSING FUNDING

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CRACKDOWN ON WASTE CRIME

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PRODUCT FOCUS

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Akvile Peckyte explores the latest investment in biomass and waste processing and the development around this sector.

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GGR GROUP:

FARESIN 6.26 ELECTRIC TELEHANDLER An exclusive interview with Daniel Ezzatrvar discussing the launch and development of the Faresin 6.26 Electric Tele-

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SMT GB: LOAD ASSIST Volvo SMT delves into the heart of their system with the Load Assist software that they use on a day-to-day basis.

Olivia Woodward covers the cost of waste crime and how it is time to take action.

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Volvo Group starts process to establish plant for battery production in Sweden

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meet the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden.

“We aim to lead the transition to a decarbonized transport system and have the long-term ambition to offer our customers solutions that are 100% fossil free. There is a strong demand from our customers already today, and by 2030, it is our ambition that at least 35% of the products we sell are electric.

This ramp-up will require large volumes of high-performing batteries, produced using fossil free energy and it is a logical next step for us to include battery production in our future industrial footprint. We

aim to do this together with partners and the journey starts now,” says Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of the Volvo Group.

An extensive site localization study has been done, which indicates that the Skaraborg region in Sweden is an ideal location for the plant.

The proposed site in the municipality of Mariestad is situated close to the Volvo Group’s current main powertrain plant in Skövde and will benefit from the region’s existing industrial and logistics infrastructure and build on a strong heritage and world-class competence in advanced, highvolume manufacturing, while having access to Sweden’s rich supply of fossil free energy. The Volvo Group’s R&D centers and headquarters in Gothenburg

are only two hours away.

The Volvo Group plans to gradually increase capacity and reach large-scale series production by 2030. The battery cells will be designed specifically for commercial vehicle applications, supporting the global rollout of electric trucks, buses, construction equipment and electric drivelines for different applications.

Establishment of the production site is subject to approvals from relevant authorities. The final localization will be determined after the public consultation has been conducted and operations are subject to environmental permit approvals.

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As part of the strategy, Viri-

dor outlines major commitments to drive performance across environmental, social and governance metrics.

The strategy has three major targets: Best in sector health and safety performance by 2025 A fully circular plastics recycling and reprocessing business by 2025 A net zero carbon business by 2040 and a climate positive business by 2045 – removing more CO2 a year than the total fossil carbon emissions it generates.

The strategy reinforces Viridor’s net zero commitments, including programmes focused on reducing the fossil content of non-recyclable waste and deploying carbon capture technology at its Runcorn facility – one of the UK’s largest Energy Recovery Facilities. As proof of its progress on ESG thus far, Viridor has submitted a bid for Runcorn to be one of the first Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects selected by the Government in the North West’s HyNet cluster. Installing CCS at Runcorn alone could save over 0.8 million tonnes a year of CO2, while also capturing biogenic CO2 to generate negative emissions.

VIRIDOR COMMITS TO BEING AN ESG LEADER WITH LAUNCH OF NEW STRATEGY vital that this framework supports decarbonisation of the waste sector – the UK’s seventh biggest emitter.

To do this, the Taxonomy will need to classify key areas of the waste sector as green, including removing polluting plastics from the waste stream and capturing carbon from waste treatment processes. This will ensure that ESG-aligned funds can invest in delivering ESG strategies.

If the sector is not included, there is a risk that investment will fall short of what is needed.

Viridor’s CEO Kevin Bradshaw commented: “Leading on health, safety, decarbonisation, and circularity is where we can make a meaningful difference. By classifying waste decarbonisation activities as green investments, the Government could unlock more investment into UK infrastructure and build on the UK’s leading net zero targets.

Viridor is committed to becoming a net zero company. Policy will be a huge factor in how fast and far we can move on this journey.”

A recent report by Anthesis outlined the scale of the opportunity But this ESG strategy is just one part of the equation. Another criti- to invest in recycling infrastruccal part is the Government’s Green ture alone – £1bn of investment in Taxonomy which it is set to consult infrastructure would end the export of plastic waste and create over on by the end of the year. More 2000 direct and supply chain jobs. detailed rules on what counts as sustainable investment are then due Viridor is committed to working with the Government and partners to follow. across the sector to ensure that the policy drives this much needed The Taxonomy will shape investinvestment. To help the UK recyment across the economy and cle more of the waste it produces, must therefore play a critical role Viridor aims to reach full circularity in supporting the transition to net across all four major plastic types by zero and a circular economy. It is 2025.

On health and safety specifically, Viridor has refreshed its award-winning HomeSafe programme to improve its health and safety score.

Richard Robinson, Viridor’s Director of Health and Safety, added: “We must ensure everyone goes home safe every day, this is the first and most critical step to running our business. Health and safety is central to our ESG strategy to ensure that our people, visitors, contractors and communities where we operate know that we are one of the safest operators in the sector.”

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remove wastes from their sites efficiently with the back up of the necessary data. This covers all aspects of the waste management process, from the initial collection at the point of production and onsite transfer and consolidation, through to off-site transportation, treatment, and disposal.

The system segregates each item based on potential hazards, physical and chemical properties to ensure correct classification, storage and movement in accordance with the local geographical legislation.

It also generates all the required regulatory documents to demonstrate that the necessary pre-acceptance and disposal considerations have been completed. As the system is paperless this eliminates the need to print paper forms, consignment notes, work orders and invoices which reduces the carbon footprint.

VEOLIA SET TO TRANSFORM WASTE AND HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS WITH FIRST CLOUD-BASED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE UK!

The whole system is browser based and is supported by various operator interfaces including android atex (explosion proof) scanners to identify waste using 2D bar codes written into the ADR waste transport labels, and in cab drivers tablet devices.

This provides flexibility by enabling the accurate monitoring, logging and tracking needed for these operations.

Originally designed to manage hazardous waste covering the components and concentration, waste description, classification, volume, EWC code, UN number and details, the system now forms an essential tool for total waste management and is linked to weighbridge data. Following the testing phase of the project the capabilities have been extended to enable processing of clinical wastes.

The in-house developed system will handle more than 100,000 waste profiles, ensure tracking and compliance, and will reduce carbon emissions.

By developing this using our in-house waste management experience, we believe the new system now represents a To help businesses manage the collection, treatmajor step forward for managing wastes for ment and disposal of complex waste streams, our customers. It also demonstrates Veolia’s leading resource management company, Veolia, commitment to innovation for the sector, has introduced the first end-to-end cloud based and our drive to use the latest technologies system that can ensure compliance and traceability for hazardous and non hazardous wastes. that can enhance our operations. For the first Developed by Veolia’s technical teams, the new time users will have an end-to-end system system manages the complete cycle from enquiry that deals with their wastes compliantly through collection, treatment and disposal and is designed to cover more than 100,000 different and efficiently, and ensures all regulatory requirements are met. This will help drive waste profiles. Since starting trials last autumn, recycling rates and further backs the aim of the system has already managed over 300,000 tonnes of waste processing and scheduled nearly achieving a circular economy, backed by the increasingly automated recycling and treat120,000 service appointments across the UK. ment infrastructure that is able to capture With the specific aim of enabling customers to more resources and do this more access waste management services quickly, and effectively.” generating all the necessary data to meet applicable regulations, the system can help users to

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SCOTTISH SCOTTISH WASTE WASTE SPECIALIST SPECIALIST ADDS ADDS JCB JCB STAGE STAGE V V 560-80 560-80 WASTEMASTER WASTEMASTER TO TO ITS ITS FLEET FLEET

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leading waste management company has added a brand-new JCB Stage V 560-80 Wastemaster telescopic handler to its impressive fleet of over 20 JCB machines.

Glasgow-based J & M Murdoch will be using the JCB Stage V 560-80 Wastemaster telescopic handler for loading and distributing paper, cardboard, plastic and timber at the company’s four recycling centres across Scotland.

Supplied by dealer Scot JCB the JCB Stage V 560-80 Wastemaster telescopic handler has been purpose built to meet the unique requirements of the waste and recycling industry. The world’s number one telescopic handler is designed perfectly to operate in some of the most arduous conditions and demanding environments.

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J&M Murdoch Managing Director Drew Murdoch said: “We choose JCB for the reliability plus they produce machines that fit all the needs of our business. We like dealing with Scot JCB as the service and back-up is first class.

“We’ve had a load of JCB Wastemasters over the years – they’re very good machines, they’re reliable and they tick all the boxes.

We like that they’re designed specifically for the waste industry. If you go to another manufacturer you can buy a telehandler but with a JCB Wastemaster you can add the full range of attachments: forks, buckets, clam shells, bale clampers – you name it – so the versatility is unbeatable.”

The JCB 560-80 Wastemaster’s efficient Stage V JCB DieselMax engine now has a larger power capacity of 130hp (97kw).

The CommandPlus cab is 12% larger with a 50% reduction in cab noise giving a best-in-class 69dBA. A 14% increase in upward visibility through new, seamless one-piece curved glazing ensures best-in-class visibility too.

J&M Murdoch has been providing transportation, waste management, disposal and recycling services to central Scotland for over 50 years. It runs a fleet of 70 HG vehicles and 22 machines – the vast majority of which are JCB. The fleet covers 10,000 miles across Scotland and J&M Murdoch handles almost 500,000 tonnes of waste across its four sites per annum.

WITH over 6.3

billion tonnes of plastic being thrown away since the 1950s, only 600 million tonnes of it has been recycled- and the other majority has been sent to landfill. It begs the question, what can we do to make a difference?

Biodegradable and compostable materials are rapidly on the rise in 2022. A majority of Co-op stores across the UK now offer compostable carrier bags, with their second use to be a food caddy liner. The Coop states, “by removing Co-op Bags for Life from sale, we expect to reduce 870 tonnes of single-use plastic per year.”

Lidl have been selling net bags since 2019 to put your fruit and vegetables in, with the means to combat the high use of plastic wrapping.

So, what is the difference between compostable and biodegradable packaging?

Biodegradable, in the simplest of terms, is nature taking

BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE MATERIALS ARE RAPIDLY ON THE RISE IN 2022.

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SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING: BIODEGRADABLE VS COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING

its course to break down the material and can be disintegrated by a biological process.

Biodegradable packaging can be placed in the main bin and then sent to landfill. However, the natural breakdown allows them to ‘dissolve’ much quicker, with the aim of around 12 weeks.

Compostable means it can be turned into compost, however, this can only be done in industrial compost facilities, due to the conditions they are placed in, which allow the packaging to break down at a much quicker pace. If placed in the correct environment, compostable packaging does break down within a smaller time scale, in comparison to biodegradable, as we allow nature to take its course and break it down at a natural pace.

There are many things we can do to avoid using single use plastic, and many come at affordable prices. The first and most obvious to many would be to buy a reusable water bottle. Many places, even train stations, have refillable water stations, meaning you can save a few pennies over the year.

Within the typical household, we should now be seeing three different types of bins — one being the main waste collection bin, then the green recycling bin, and lastly, the small silver/grey compost bin.

WHAT YOU CAN PUT IN YOUR BIN: • TEABAGS (CHECK THEY DO NOT CONTAIN PLASTIC) • GRASS CUTTINGS AND DEAD LEAVES • FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SCRAPS • PLAIN CARDBOARD (NOT SHINY) • OLD CUT FLOWERS AND BEDDING PLANTS • COFFEE GROUNDS • EGGSHELLS • NEWSPAPER 15 FUTURE WASTE

Reusable bags have been around for years, but now, they seem to be everywhere, with the majority of bags now being foldable into a tiny pocket and easy enough to clip onto the side of your bag. Straws were becoming a significant problem, especially when it came to harming sea life. Simply switching to metal, bamboo or glass straws can help waste significantly and should last you the rest of time. Many supermarkets up and down the country now also offer ‘wonky fruit and vegetable boxes’ which are often presented in a cardboard box with no additional plastic packaging, and this has helped not only with using sustainable packaging, but avoiding food waste too.

The UK government has stated that in 2020, ‘the recycling rate for England was 44.0%, com-

THE CO-OP STATES , “BY REMOVING COOP BAGS FOR LIFE FROM SALE, WE EXPECT TO REDUCE 870 TONNES OF SINGLE -USE PLASTIC PER YEAR.” 16

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PROVISIONAL FIGURES FOR 2021 SHOW THAT 63.2% OF THE UK PACKAGING WASTE WAS RECYCLED.. pared with 49.1% in Northern Ireland, 41% in Scotland, and 56.5% in Wales. Provisional figures for 2021 show that 63.2% of UK packaging waste was recycled, similar to 2020.’

With the UK being the lowest with their recycling rate from 2020, we can only hope to improve these numbers.

Italy, according to the European Commissions report from 2022, state they recycle 79% of the waste it collects. A huge 35% difference between Italy and the UK, but with consistent improvements and everyone playing a part in being more sustainable, the UK will help close that gap.

Although progress may be slightly delayed in the UK in comparison to other parts of the world, it is picking up momentum in 2022, and it seems we are steering a clear pathway in using more biodegradable and compostable packaging.

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THE 5 R’S OF WASTE MANAGEMENT

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efuse. Reduce. Reuse. Repurpose. Recycle.

Although recycling is very much embodied in our core values, there are actually four other steps that should be taken before we even reach the point of recycling. It is important to learn these 5 R’s of waste management and you then can refer to the process in any business setting to make a more positive outcome with their recycling habits. In turn this can help keep the environment cleaner and if in the nature of hazardous waste, the business can dispose of this safely. →

substantial amount.

THE AMOUNT OF PLASTIC PRODUCED DOUBLES EVERY FIFTEEN YEARS AND IS A HUGE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE.. means non-hazardous solid waste that requires collection and transport to a processing or disposal unit. Obviously, refusing helps process a significant amount of waste from the start, when collected in the correct manner. However, one simple step to minimising waste is to stop buying non-recyclable and wasteful products.

It is mostly down to what you What do we mean by refuse? buy — swapping single-use containers and water bottles is a sure way to reduce waste by a Definition wise – refuse Prior to recycling, we should attempt to refuse, reduce, reuse and repurpose. Merging this procedure into your home and work life shows the seriousness in reducing landfill waste and will make a positive impact overall. Even if it is just a small percentage, the difference it will make will be well worth it.

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What do we mean by reduce?

Reduce. To lessen. To lower. To cut down. To reduce on single use plastics and materials will dramatically reduce what will end up in landfill. Simple things, from stopping the use of Styrofoam cups in the office, to printing on both sides of the paper really do go a long way.

In today’s world, the throwaway culture is very much at large and this thought process needs to be halted. One way to help reduce your use of single use plastics, especially in an office environment, is to set targets to halve the packaging you order in a year and also

to contact suppliers to see if they can reduce the amount of packaging they are using for your order.

What do we mean by reuse?

We all fall victim of forgetting your reusable plastic bag, or even swapping to a tote bag and throwing out another single-use plastic bottle because you forgot your reusable one. The amount of plastic produced doubles every fifteen years and is a huge environmental challenge. It is time to swap out the single-use and bring in the reusable alternatives. One way to reuse again and again is to maintain cleanliness with the product. This

RECYCLING ONE GLASS BOTTLE WOULD SAVE ENOUGH POWER TO LIGHT A LIGHTBULB FOR AROUND FOUR HOURS will ensure that the product will last longer and avoid any disintegration, if for example, it is a reusable food container that you are using on a daily basis. Furthermore, making sure you store any products in the correct manner will help their longevity.

What do we mean by repurpose?

Repurposing is essentially a form of recycling. It can take

form of hobby crafting and can be known as ‘upcycling’ also.

Instead of throwing an item away, a business or person will find a new use for that object.

The possibilities of repurposing are endless, from using a tin as a pen holder, to creating an entirely different piece of furniture from a wardrobe.

What do we mean by recycling?

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nature to most. Cardboard, mixed papers, etc., are the most commonly recycled objects, alongside most plastics, glass and aluminium. If you have an effective recycling set up at home or work, then you are helping the environment and making a positive impact for the world. Making products from recycled materials, such as water bottles and containers requires much less energy if you were to make them from new, raw materials. Did you know that recycling one glass bottle would save enough power to light a light bulb for around four hours?

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A key element of recycling is that it also saves money. Recycling waste is actually much cheaper than the regular waste collection. It is critical to recycle and minimise the amount of waste we are putting into the atmosphere.

Doing so can help save energy, reduce landfill waste, and protect our environment.

BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE MATERIALS ARE RAPIDLY ON THE RISE IN 2022.

If your company is a waste producer, it is important to implement a quality waste management plan and allow you to become a more sustainable company. This is an important methodology for businesses to follow to ensure they can reduce waste and boost their recycling efforts. This ultimately lessens the amount of waste that will end up in landfill and will optimise your recycling programs. Always try to follow the R pyramid in order to ensure that you can be as efficient as possible with your business waste.

RWM & LETSRECYCLE LIVE 2022

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September THE UK'S LEADING EVENT FOR WASTE, RESOURCE AND SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS.

will see the return of the UK's leading event for waste, resource and sustainability professionals on 14th-15th September 2022 at Birmingham NEC. However, this year will see not only the return of one show, but two! This year's event will feature the combined efforts of RWM but also Letsrecycle Live, as the two shows co-locate.

The two day showcase event features partnerships with leading organisations, such as the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management, Environmental Services Association and letsrecycle.com, with an aim to accelerate the transition to a better and more environmentally friendly planet through better use of our natural resources.

Blue Group and Dustquip. The live demonstration areas you can expect are: Collection and transport demonstrating equipment and technology for collection of recycling and resources.

Machinery and Equipment will highlight the latest equipment for safe handling of waste and recycling including the latest lifting, sorting, shredding, baling and compacting equipment.

Recycling & Services zone - is where you’ll find the latest innovative solutions for the treatment and recycling of resources.

New Trucks in Action arena, where visitors can get “up close and personal” to see developments in waste and recycling collection vehicles and discover This year's event will feature six the latest developments in waste zones that are centred on areas & refuse vehicles. Vehicles on shaping the waste industry at the show include refuse collection current time. Within each zone vehicles, skip and hook loaders, you will find dedicated theastreet sweepers and Grab loaders. tres, with an unrivalled seminar programme of talks and debates, Energy from Waste is dedicated ground-breaking exhibitors and to highlighting the latest technetworking areas. Visitors can nology and solutions capable of expect to see a variety of machin- diverting materials away from ery such as shredders, balers, ma- landfill. terial handlers, wheeled loaders, dust suppression equipment and Finally, the 10,000m2 Outdoor more in action in the live materi- area is where visitors will discoval processing demos. With maer vehicle and machinery manchinery from exhibitors such as ufacturers displaying the latest Komptech, Inmalo, Fireward, Air innovation in processing and Spectrum, Machtech, Neutron collection equipment. You will Equipment, Doyle Machinery, also see a range of kit working in 25 FUTURE WASTE

its intended environment in the demonstration areas.

This years show will also host an array of industry leaders in resource management, and over two hundred speakers in the show’s packed conference programme, held over nine conference theatres, which will allow speakers to deep dive into key topics across: the role of resource management in the road to net zero, combatting the impacts of waste crime, climate change resilience, plastic packaging tax, and even emission challenges in the waste sector.

That’s not all – the show is boasting of many unique networking opportunities at this year’s event.

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THIS YEARS EVENT WILL FEATURE 6 ZONES THAT ARE CENTRED ON AREAS SHAPING THE WASTE INDUSTRY AT THE CURRENT TIME.

MATERIALS PROCESSING DEMO AT LETS RECYCLE LIVE

THE CIWM GALA DINNER OFFERS A WONDERFUL CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EVENING OF EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT AND NETWORKING.

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and provides the opportunity for those to explore factors that can positively influence or constrain a women’s career, giving a platform to share success stories from within the waste, recycling and sustainability sector. Visitors can also take a break and grab a drink from the Inn on the Green, as well as a range of other networking spaces for exhibitors and visitors to connect with those at the show.

The Excellence in Innovation Awards celebrate the most innovative products, services or technologies that are making a positive impact on the resource and recycling sector.

New for this year’s event, on the evening of the first day of the event, The CIWM gala dinner offers a wonderful chance to participate in an evening of exciting entertainment and networking with colleagues from across the sector.

The 2022 show promises to be better than ever as the industry is brought together after two challenging years.

To explore everything that is going on over the two days and to register for your FREE ticket, visit https://www.rwmexhibition.com/welcome-rwm.

THE 10,000M2 OUTDOOR AREA IS WHERE VISITORS WILL DISCOVER VEHICLE AND MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS DISPLAYING THE LATEST IN PROCESSING AND COLLECTION EQUIPMENT.

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RWM & LETSRECYCLE LIVE 2022 MUST SEE STANDS:

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GGR Group has the largest fleet of compact lifting equipment for hire and sale in the UK. GGR Group has assisted in a variety of lifting projects in recycling waste management and flood control, including the installation of industrial machinery and equipment.

Magnapower are the leading performers in the metal separation equipment industry . They can test your material and show how and why Magnapower separators provide unrivalled efficiency and performance.

Stand: LR190 Stand: LR510 McCloskey Environmental provide smarter equipment to the recycling industry across the globe and design, manufacture and deliver a complete line of environmental equipment; shredders, trommels, screeners and stackers.

BOMAG is the world market leader in the field of compaction technology and manufacturer of machines for the compaction of soil, asphalt and refuse. Stabilizers/Recyclers, milling machines and pavers round off our portfolio.

Stand: R-M6 Stand: LR30 JCB is the world’s third largest construction equipment manufacturer. At Let’s Recycle Live 2022, JCB will be showcasing their range of JCB Wastemaster wheeled loading shovels, telescopic handlers and electric forklift trucks.

Tana Recycling Machinery (UK) Limited is the sole UK distributor for all Tana products and has been the forefront of delivering unmatched versatility to the UK recycling industry.

Stand: R-M6 WARD RECYCLING offers metal and waste recycling to homes and businesses throughout the UK - from skip hire and car recycling through to nationwide remediation projects.

Stand: LR330 Blue Group supply market leading materials processing and handling equipment into the Demolition, Construction, Quarrying, Recycling, Scrap and Port industries across the UK.

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N THIS ISSUE OF FUTURE WASTE, OLIVIA WOODWARD SITS DOWN WITH DANIEL EZZATVAR, GGR GROUP'S MARKETING & SPECIAL PRODUCTS DIRECTOR, TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE NEW FARESIN 6.26 ELECTRIC TELEHANDLER RANGE.

So you launched your new product, the Faresin Telehandler battery range. What was the partnership like when this was in development? And how long did it take to get this product out?

As a business, GGR goes to the market searching for products that we feel will complement our

will also suit our target market.

money where our mouth is.

We are known as specialists,

Normal hire companies would

we have a very broad but deep

like see what the demand is like

product range. In terms of

and then commit to a certain

equipment, we normally have a

amount of capex based on a

lot of the exceptions and what

business case. Our approach

that means in practice is that

is to say, we're going to take X

when someone cannot deliver [a

amount of units and trial them.

certain product], GGR gets the

We then put them to our hire

job done. This is reflected in our

customers, or put them out to

approach towards innovation.

customers who have expressed

When we meet new suppliers, it is typical for us to put our

an interest and get them to give us feedback on the product.

THE COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT WAS A LOT DIFFERENT TWO YEARS AGO THAN IT IS TODAY, TWO YEARS AGO IT WAS JUST IN THE MARKET. NOW THERE'S OBVIOUSLY COMPETITION.

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We then go back to the OEM

WE HAVE HAD THE FEEDBACK AND LISTENED TO WHAT THE CUSTOMERS ASKED AND SUGGESTED, THE PRODUCTS AS THEY STAND ARE THE RESULT OF THAT.

and say, these are the issues we have found and we need to rectify them before this is suitable for the UK market.

Then we’re in a position where we've got something which we can push with a level of gusto.

To answer the question directly, this project has been two years in the making. Bear in mind,

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we had Covid to deal with at the

than it is today, two years ago it

something and everybody is

very beginning of this launch,

was just us in the market. Now

rushing to say they got there

but new battery technology is

there’s obviously competition.

first. People like to be first. The

now the second iteration. We

Some of these companies are

reality is, to be truly innovative,

have had the feedback and

just at the beginning of their

you rarely get it right first time.

listened to what the customers

journey, we expect them to face

You need a level of staying

asked and suggested, the

their own challenges, whereas

power and you need to have that

products as they stand are the

today we’re well ahead of the

two-way relationship where

result of that.

game, especially from the

you take criticism on board,

battery perspective.

don't get over emotional, give

The commercial environment was a lot different two years ago

Were there any major obstacles whilst you were going through this two year completion, and how did you go about those obstacles?

You said about listening to the customers as well and taking on their feedback.

rational feedback and allow things to develop - that's true innovation. Anybody who is looking to source the finished article straight off the bat might not necessarily get what they expect first time around. To be innovative means that you have

There were two obstacles. One

to be prepared to co-develop

was obvious, being Covid,

the product. There's always

because the reality is people

something that would need to be

were shutting down shop

adapted or improved to suit. So

while we were trying to push

that's an obstacle that we found,

this product. That gave us an

everybody wants to be first, not

opportunity as lots of people

everybody is as prepared for the

were working from home and

process as they probably should

we were able to make contact

be when dealing with innovative

with people who we might

products.

have struggled to engage with otherwise. In normal times, we might not have had the same level of cut-through with buyers, but lockdown allowed us to put this product in front of buyers who were stuck at home. When restrictions were lifted, we

What do you think makes your product superior to others? And you discussed creating larger models for the range, is this something that's already been put in motion? Like you said, you're always changing and adapting.

already had people who were

Naturally, bigger batteries

wanting to see this equipment.

lead themselves to bigger

The second is the very nature of innovation. Today, everybody you see on social media is distracted by novelty. There is a growing trend of companies saying they’re the first to do

machines. We know as well as the increased battery capacity, there's been requests for increased reach and lifting capacity. So we're looking at that as the obvious next step.

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don't have anything definitive

position where we’ve been

to announce. You will have to

a better position to react to

watch this space! We just know

the demand for electric and

that these batteries will enable

we've very much been able to

us to advance this product

focus on the electric product.

range beyond the small kit.

We're building a reputation

Whereas if you look at what

for being known for electric

other manufacturers are doing

telehandlers specifically.

in terms of battery, everything

or other small telehandlers.

Do you have any goals for 2023 that you're going to develop on within this specific product?

What we're saying is with the

We want to maintain our

battery technology that we

position as the prominent and

have available, this is a viable

leading electrical telehandler

product beyond the smaller

company. Not just in the UK,

kit. In fact, we would go as far

but in the world. We believe

as saying battery technology

with what we’ve done with

needs to be taken seriously as a

the relationship between

suitable option when it comes

Faresin and GGR so far, we are

to larger equipment. It appears

leading the way for this type of

that people are quick to seek

equipment.

seems to be small, whether it's small diggers, small dumpers

alternatives, such as hydrogen or

Is there anything you would like to add in terms of product as they don’t yet appreciate the specificity? potential of battery power alone. other alternative fuel supplies,

Are there any areas you're looking to expand in particular, and then are there any other products that you wanted to look into to perhaps to develop on as well?

I want to point out what we

When we're talking about

So that's being constantly used,

this range of products in

we're not talking about an

particular, we see larger capacity equipment being the next obvious step. In terms of any development, at this moment in time the development you see with the batteries is the culmination of two years work in the market. Where we see ourselves against

mean when we talk about usage time with this specific telehandler. These being up to 6, 8 and 10 hours use. Now what that is, is continuous use.

eight hour shift or a

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various breaks throughout the day.

If you take these figures as continuous use, then in terms of a shift, you're looking at around 50% to double the time that you can use the machine for in practice.

Product Specifics: six hour shift, we’re saying that unit will be used continuously in this period. In reality, the equivalent shift is a lot longer as the need to constantly move up and down all day is rare.

The nature of this type of product is that there is a lot of stop, start. There will also be

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The batteries have been showcased in three 6.26 full electric telehandlers, the world’s first electric telehandlers, which were launched by Faresin in 2019.

On display is the 330ah – 10% up from the previous 300ah boasting run times of up to 6 hours, charge times of 2 hours

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SMT GB: CUSTOMERS ARE FAVOURING LOAD ASSIST TO BOOST OPERATIONS AND SITE SAFETY

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hile Volvo wheeled loaders are perfectly suited to a broad range of waste and recycling applications, their productivity and efficiency can be boosted even further thanks to Volvo Load Assist.

weighing and operator coaching, as well as an optional suite of proximity sensors for improving onsite safety.

Those choosing other solutions tend to require multiple screens to replicate the same functionality that At the heart of the system is the in- Load Assist delivers on one. SMT’s cab 10” Volvo Co-Pilot touchscreen Product Manager for Co-Pilot, tablet, which delivers a wide range Richard Cannon, comments: “Mulof features from the convenience of tiple screens can prove distracting a single user-friendly screen. for operators and also block out some of their view. Customers are Load Assist provides operators with commenting that with Load Assist, a host of helpful software solutions they can remove the additional as standard, such as on-board screens as the software from Volvo

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covers multiple needs. Operators comment that they much prefer having just the one screen to look at, as it allows for better concentration on the job at hand.”

Load Assist’s highly accurate onboard weighing app means the guesswork is taken out of loading trailers and bulkers. With +/- 1% accuracy, SMT GB customers can be assured that no wagon leaves site overweight based on the load capacity of the vehicle, and are not over legal limits for driving on the highway. It also allows customers to optimise truck payloads, elimi-

nating return trips from the weigh- selected. The view of the Co-pilot bridge. In addition, in recycling and tablet switches to a reversing camwaste operations, accurate weighing era, and the operator receives an is required to understand how to calculate costs such as landfill tax or commercial waste costs. This feature can also be used to understand the percentage of waste that is recycled by each site (e.g. transfer station).

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LOAD ASSIST'S HIGHLY ACCURATE ONBOARD WEIGHING APP MEANS THE GUESSWORK IS TAKEN OUT OF LOADING TRAILERS AND BULKERS.

audio-visual warning as the system detects objects approaching.

The second option is the Collision Mitigation System, which is an intelligent auto-braking and audio-visual warning system that remembers the last slope the machine climbed, such as while stockpiling, allowing for reversing and minimising the likelihood that the machine will travel too far backwards into an obstacle.

Not only do both options greatly improve onsite safety, but also boost operator confidence by providing

an additional safety net for work in confined or restricted spaces.

Richard Cannon says: “Both options offer a great peace of mind to operators. While third party systems can provide similar features Volvo’s Collision Mitigation system, again, these come at the cost of having another screen in the cab for operators to potentially be distracted by. I have also found Volvo’s own system to be far less aggressive when braking than competitor systems, providing operators with a much more comfortable experience, without having to compromise on safety.”

While having an experienced operator in the cab can make a considerable impact on operational efficiency and productivity, there are usually always opportunities to boost operational effectiveness, while also reducing excess wear and wastage.

Load Assist’s Advanced Operator Coaching system provides a detailed breakdown of efficiency per type of work cycle, making it easy to see where fuel may be wasted or production restricted by inefficiencies in machine operation. Operators can also set their own profiles up, ensuring that only their machine usage is being provided.

The system also monitors operator habits and behaviour, and then provides on-screen prompts, tips and advice to operators to help reduce wear and wastage. It can also identify if certain features fitted to the machine are not being used, and provides operators with QR codes that link to videos which demon45 FUTURE WASTE

WITH +/- 1% ACCURACY, SMT GB CUSTOMER CAN BE ASSURED THAT NO WAGON LEAVES SITE OVERWEIGHT..

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strate how to use these features.

support throughout England, Scotland and Wales, SMT GB provides a Operators can also set targets and range of end-to-end efficiency and objectives to continually develop productivity boosting solutions, and improve their operating pracwhich ensure customer investments tices, which help to ensure that they are protected and profits are maxare getting the most out of themimised. selves and the machine they are working with.

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HOW THE BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEATLH GAMES CAN INSPIRE YOUR NEXT SUSTAINABLE LARGE-SCALE EVENT Michael Topham, Chief Executive Officer of waste management company Biffa Having been an avid fan of the Commonwealth Games all my life (my best memory was the exciting 200 metre final in the 1982 Brisbane Games where a dead heat resulted in two gold medals) I, like many others, looked forward to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games that took place from 28 July to 8 August.

The Games are an impressive feat – and years of planning go into such an activation. The challenge, however, is the environmental impact of large-scale events – and in fact, any operation of any size – if not considered fully.

athletes and staff commuted, stayed in the area, attended events, and enjoyed the hospitality over a two-week period.

This significantly increased the production and use of materials, packaging and food – and so, inevitably, increased the amount of waste.

At Biffa, we are proud to have been the selected Official Waste Management and Recycling Provider for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – chosen because we are helped Birmingham 2022 become the most sustainable Games yet, by Birmingham saw a massive influx recycling and recovering more, of people and an economic boost not exporting any plastic waste from this year’s Commonwealth and ensuring zero waste went to Games. Spectators, landfill.

While not every organisation has the huge task of putting on an event like Birmingham 2022, there are some fundamental principles that all business leaders and decision makers can adopt when hosting or running any size of event to cement their place in the circular economy.

Plan ahead – and get the right people around a table early Sustainability should be the seam that runs through every touchpoint of your event. Getting the right people around the table as early as possible is essential to lessening the environmental impact of your event. Diversity in expertise and experience nurtures creative thinking.

Different backgrounds and perspectives help shift the focus from what needs to be done, to what is possible.

For example, most people associate waste with cleaning-up after something has happened. In fact, we offer end-to-end recycling services.

Involving waste management professionals in the

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early planning stages meant being able to map waste streams, identify problem materials, and even prevent and reduce waste.

infrastructure; we used less fuel by travelling shorter distances, which meant lower emissions for the event.

Midlands. It doesn’t stop there though; we also anticipated sending 230 tonnes of food waste to anaerobic digestion, which saved over 140 tonnes of CO2e when At Biffa, we even advised partner Consider (and harness) how your compared to landfill – the vendors on packaging materials event affects the area equivalent of 17 million smartthat are easy to recycle, or how phone charges. One hundred to redistribute surplus stock as Where events take place, crowds we do with Biffa-owned Compa- follow along with environmental INVOLVING ny Shop Group. A clear strategy and social ramifications. Look WASTE with buy-in from key stakehold- beyond the walls of your venue. ers early is the best way to unlock Identify opportunities to connect MANAGEMENT these opportunities. with vital community groups, PROFFESIONALS IN such as charities or local public EARLY PLANNING Sustainability is farther reaching services, to collaborate for the STAGES MEANS BEING than just managing waste. How- city’s benefit and leave a shared ever, managing waste sustainably legacy. We’re proud to have given ABLE TO MAP WASTE can contribute significantly to back to Birmingham and its sur- STREAMS, IDENTIFY reducing carbon emissions and rounding area.

PROBLEM MATERIALS therefore the overall Over 12 days we were expecting AND EVEN PREVENT AND environmental impact of an to collect, sort and process 400 REDUCE WASTE event. Birmingham 2022 tonnes of mixed recycling at benefited from Biffa’s local our transfer stations in the West 50

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tonnes of glass and 20 tonnes of metal all were recycled. Plus, 600 tonnes of non-recyclable waste was processed to create energy from waste, helping to power homes and businesses in the West Midlands.

people to be ‘champions’. The younger generation particularly is passionate about protecting the planet (Deloitte reported that Gen Z is adopting more sustainable behaviours than any other group), so harness that. Encourage them to investigate how your We also supported the West Mid- business can do better and keep lands Police, which used regional on top of emerging trends. If facilities (with Biffa service for they’re willing, it may feel more general waste, dry/mixed recylike a passion project, instilling cling and food waste) as bases a sense of ownership that boosts for the Games between June and their confidence – and overall August. performance – benefitting your bottom line.

Engage and enthuse your wider Bringing your wider team into workforce the sustainability journey could extend to involving them in the Not all businesses have dedicat- event itself. For example, 100 Bifed sustainability specialists on fa volunteers – from all areas of the payroll. One solution to help the business, many of whom live drive your environmental agen- in or close to Birmingham at the da forward is empowering your Games. We’re delighted so many

people jumped at the opportunity to experience the atmosphere and be part of a historic event for Birmingham – as the Games’ recycling ambassadors.

Identify your impact and inform the public Our volunteers’ role were advising attendees on which bins to use (to avoid contaminating recycling) and distributing a handy Visitors’ Guide as part of a wider education mission on the circular economy. Birmingham 2022 is committed to leaving a carbon neutral legacy; our aligned drive for sustainability enables us to inspire people to think and act differently.

Our mission at Biffa is to change the way people think about

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waste. Our priority is influencing behaviour for good – not just emptying the bins and processing the waste.

Use your event – and the communications surrounding it – as a vehicle to raise awareness of your sustainability pledge and wider values. Consider also how your partners can amplify this message.

My personal motivation What makes me proudest as CEO is the reaction of the Biffa team. Their passion and drive to participate in a historic event, spread joy and educate is impressive. Birmingham 2022 – or

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benchmark for sustainability that all future Commonwealth Games and major sporting events can aspire to. We are delighted to work with Biffa towards achievMick Wright, Executive Director ing this aim."

Workforce and Games Services at Birmingham 2022 CommonBirmingham 2022 is proof that an event that benefits all parties wealth Games, shares my sentiment. He said: "We want Birand the planet is well within mingham 2022 to have a positive reach. We can’t make the sun impact that lasts long after the fi- shine, but we can ensure that all nal medal has been awarded and the waste from this year’s Games our environmental responsibility avoids landfill and contributes is at the heart of this, including a to a brighter future in a circular commitment to creating a economy. carbon-neutral legacy. any large-scale ceremony – poses a unique opportunity to set a precedent for sustainable events going forward.

"Our aim is for the Games to not To find out more visit https:// only be hugely positive for the www.biffa.co.uk/ West Midlands, but to also set a

WASTE PROCESSING: THE LATEST INNOVATIONS RECEIVING FUNDING The

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) recently announced their latest project funding round, focusing on investment in biomass and waste processing, totalling £37 million.

The Hydrogen BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture & Storage) programme supports the development of core technologies essential for the generation of hydrogen from biomass and waste with the ability to capture carbon.

Biomass has been proven to deliver energy at scale, having generated 12.6% of total UK electricity in 2020, and the potential to utilise waste for energy continues to grow.

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Energy Minister, Greg Hands, commented:

Utilising compost oversize to produce hydrogen fuel feedstock

“Accelerating home-grown renewables like biomass is a key part of ending our dependency on expensive and volatile fossil fuels. This £37 million of government investment will support innovation across the UK, boosting jobs whilst ensuring greater energy security for years to come.”

Biowise, a leader in composting and waste management operating across the North and Midlands, has recently secured funding from BEIS. According to BEIS, by receiving the funding, Biowise is set to develop a new project that will

£5 million of the total amount is dedicated to developing solutions that process biomass and biofuel waste to create hydrogen.

The companies will be part of the first phase of the Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme. We look at where the latest innovations in the field receiving government funding are set to go next.

BIOMASS HAS BEEN PROVEN TO DELIVER ENERGY AT SCALE, HAVING GENERATED 12.6% OF TOTAL UK ELECTRICITY IN 2020..

process a waste compost oversize to produce a biogenic feedstock source for hydrogen gasifiers. The company brings innovation to the field as they will use sorting, grading and material handling techniques to produce a fuel that meets a hydrogen gasification feedstock specification.

Biowise Managing Director Bob Wilkes shared his thoughts on why the project is more relevant than ever: “We are honoured to take part in this project.

The present absence of established and stable high value fuel markets creates little incentive for compost site operators to invest in innovative processes to produce a higher quality fuel.”

As a result of the funding,

the company can not only begin addressing the current challenges associated with compost oversize, but also provide a fully biogenic feedstock for hydrogen BECCS supply chains.

Byproduct sludge gasification producing hydrogen Led by University of Hull, Bluegen specialises in utilising biorefinery residues for blue hydrogen production. The project seeks to produce hydrogen through the gasification of bio-refinery waste, which is created through the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass. Bio-refinery waste is an increasingly pertinent issue, created as a result of the growing use of biofuels produced through fermentation and digesters.

THE WORLD URGENTLY NEEDS ALTERNATIVES TO FOSSIL FUELS, BUT NOT ALL SECTORS CAN BE ELECTRIFIED. However, Bluegen is tapping into its potential as a rich source of the net-zero fuel of the future – hydrogen.

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This results in the design of an integrated system, sugar removal and hydrogen production that can be coupled with carbon capture and storage (CCS), which eliminates carbon dioxide emissions and prevents the release of waste to landfill.

Biohydrogen from waste biomass Among the companies repurposing waste biomass is CATAGEN Ltd., known as a net-zero business bringing

innovative technology solutions to the forefront.

As part of the scheme, the company is applying its proprietary recirculatinggas reactor technology in order to develop a cost-efficient method of producing low-carbon biohydrogen. The solution proposed by CATAGEN could produce renewable bio-hydrogen and bioCO2 from waste biomass, all done through an energy-efficient approach.

The project shows great potential as CATAGEN’s

BIO-REFINERY WASTE IS AN INCREASINGLY PERTINENT ISSUE, CREATED AS A RESULT OF THE GROWING USE OF BIOFUELS PRODUCED THROUGH FERMENTATION AND DIGESTERS.

approach would allow the production of hydrogen from sustainable biomass, which the company describes as a key challenge in the realisation of a hydrogen economy.

Dr Andrew Woods, CEO at CATAGEN said: “The world urgently needs alternatives to fossil fuels, but not all sectors can be electrified. We welcome the government’s

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backing at this vital time as we continue to grow our team to meet the greatest challenge of our time.

well as offering an enormous economic opportunity for the region, deploying these technologies at an industrial scale will help to With our five new patents address the challenge posed secured, we are focused by increasing energy costs on accelerating our efforts and the rising and very real to prove and then deploy threats posed by climate innovative new generators to change.” create Green Hydrogen, BioHydrogen and E-Fuels. As

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WASTE CRIME has steadily been on the rise over recent years, and it is time to crack down on this illegal disposal or management of waste.

Over the years there has been an influx of news reports discussing illegal fly-tippers, which can range from someone littering on the street, to someone leaving a mattress on the side of the road, to even much larger scale disposals of rubbish.

WASTE CRIME IS NOW COSTING THE ECONOMY IN THE UK APPROXIMATELY £1 BILLION PER YEAR.

Waste crime is potentially not taken as a serious crime but the reality is that it is a serious crime which people should be made accountable for. It is causing significant harm to people, places, the environment, and the economy. Not only with the potential harm caused against the population, but waste crime is now costing the economy in the UK approximately £1 billion per year. Statistics from the Government state that ‘this has increased by 55% in comparison to the date from 2015, where it was costing the Government around £604 million pounds per year.’

Association Education Trust released a compelling report and highlighted the most prominent waste crime incidents that have happened in 2021. Around four to five illegal waste sites were found up and down the UK, with some receiving a fine of £80,000 with the maximum time in prison being 25 months. These were largescale sites that were illegally disposing of up to 490 tonnes of waste, ranging from tyres to commercial waste; one site had 72 large skips full of asbestos. Some individuals may be trying to save some money by fly-tipping rubble into a local field and may be completely unaware of the severe consequences that could be waiting for them.

Waste criminals can be discreet and attempt to avoid their wrongdoing by the Council and Environment, and in turn, avoid a large fine or the potential for prison time, depending on the seriousness of their illegal activity. The Environmental Services

Covid-19 has played a major part in the large increase in fly-tipping. With people unable to leave their homes or unable to drive to their local tips due to closures, or spaces filling up very quickly for specifically allotted times, it seems people simply disposed 61 FUTURE WASTE

of waste anywhere, just to simply get rid of it. From bin bags full to the brim with regular waste, to multiple parts of furniture, there is no correlation with the size of the waste, it is still a crime.

Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan, stated back in April of this year:

“One of the most unsettling things about waste crime is that nobody knows exactly its true scale. We do know that it is huge: our latest estimate is that some 18% of waste is currently managed illegally at some point in the waste stream. That is around 34

million tonnes of waste every year - enough to fill 13,500 Olympic swimming pools or Wembley stadium 30 times. So it’s big. And it’s getting bigger.

All the evidence suggests waste crime is on the rise. The ESA itself says so: your 2021 report said that the extent of waste crime had considerably worsened.

The Environment Agency’s own 2021 National Waste Crime Survey concluded that waste crime in England was endemic. And we have good reason to believe that the Covid lockdowns, which made it harder for the EA and law enforcement to operate freely, contributed to a further increase in the last two years.”

ONE OF THE MOST UNSETTLING THINGS ABOUT WASTE CRIME IS THAT NOBODY KNOWS EXACTLY ITS TRUE SCALE..”

Not knowing the full extent of the waste that is illegally disposed of means that the £1 billion pounds per year could easily be surpassed.

Be part of the solution and create a better environment by disposing of your waste legally.

Could you be our new Head of Supply Chain?

Want to know a bit more about us?

Located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, we are Greenzone Facilities Management Limited. As a waste management company, we are passionate about making our communities better, for our people, our customers, and our suppliers. We are different from other large waste operators, because we don’t run our own facilities or have a fleet of vehicles, instead we partner with suppliers who align with our company values and who we trust to carry out the physical collection and processing of our client’s waste streams.

Without a doubt, our supply chain is key to our success. Our suppliers help facilitate our own environmental aspirations and net zero goals, as well as those of our customers. We currently have over 250 active suppliers throughout the UK, many of whom are SME’s, meaning we can provide a more personalised service at a national level.

We want to keep growing, and here’s where you’d fit in as our Head of Supply Chain, because it’s not just all about profit, there are people and the planet to think about too. You’ll report directly to the CEO and be an ambassador for Greenzone, reflecting our culture and our values in the marketplace. A level-headed, strong negotiator who can build on existing relationships and forge new ones.

You’re almost ready to apply now, right!?

To view the full job description head over to our website: www.greenzoneuk.com or send your CV and covering letter to: careers@greenzoneuk.com

Key Attributes Provide leadership in all supply chain activities Business strategist who can identify opportunities Adapt to rapidly changing conditions in the market Knowledgeable and passionate about CSR & ESG Work collaboratively across all levels of the business and supply chain Strong head for numbers (reports too!)

Be a mentor and leader to a team Comply with all regulatory requirements Attention to detail and a great organiser

WHY WASTE PERFECTLY GOOD HYDRAULIC OILS JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE DIRTY OR WET?

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ompanies are endlessly searching for cost savings right now and yet still readily accept a ritual change out of expensive oils, with transfer and waste disposal, without even knowing if the oil is ready to be condemned; and it rarely is.

There are only two conditions that mandate a hydraulic oil change: degradation of the base oil or depletion of the additive package. Because there are so many variables that determine the rate at which oil degrades and additives get used up, changing hydraulic oil based on hours in service, without any reference to the actual condition of the oil, is a stab in the dark.

Given the current high price of oil, and environmental aspects; dumping oil which doesn’t need to be changed is just wrong. On the other hand, if you continue to operate with the base oil degraded or additives depleted, you compromise the service life of every other component in the hydraulic system.

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And why the need for yet ‘more’ is plant fibre based ; it absorbs all moisture passing through it – so filtration ?

Cleansing the oil of contaminants is generally considered to be secondary to the primary functions of the hydraulic system and thus is often neglected and underemphasised as a vital part of the design. This can result in filters performing poorly due to lacking structural integrity, dirt-holding capacity, or particle-capture efficiency. Although filters can be very efficient, sometimes they are just not enough according to the actual environments and workloads; so must be complemented with other methods.

Cellulose Depth Micron Filtration Systems will filter used mineral oils to as clean as new.

Cellulose depth filtration achieves the finest levels of oil filtration to remove dirt and moisture in the same natural application…. Unlike standard filters; it has a dense media for oil to travel through that captures the smallest particles down to 3 micron level, and because it

leaving oil clean and dry.

For larger sumps and tanks Kleenoil is integrated into a filter cart – and, in the same way a kidney works ; it takes a small feed of oil constantly cleansing and returning it back to tank – so maintaining an optimum level.

With this constant cleansing to extend oil life; in conjunction with condition monitoring; a company can eliminate the oil changes based on routine and move to essential changes based on assessed condition…..generally extending oil life by 5 times or more.

Any machine operating on constantly cleansed oil is going to outperform its counterparts KLEENOIL manufacture and supply the finest, most affordable cellulose depth filtration to clean and maintain your lubricants to the finest cleanliness levels.

For more information, visit www.kleenoil.co.uk or contact sales@kleenoil.co.uk

TANA 440 SHREDDER: TAKEN TO A NEW LEVEL With decades of experience on the

increases capacity / output in tire shredding by 25 %. The extended rotor also includes options for heavy duty use for optimising operating costs. In addition, with the updated labyrinth seal, the rotor end structure has improved to protect the gearbox from external objects and disturbances.

The new TANA 440 series combines 15 years of user experience with TANA Shark shredders with the latest technical innovations. TANA’s cusTANA Recycling Machinery UK has tomers and dealers have played a key a mission to provide customers with The biggest change externally in the TANA 440DTeco shredder is the new role in the development of the new simply more money on the bottom-line, with cutting-edge technolo- higher machine frame, which allows shredder series. gy in solid waste management. TANA over 200mm more space between the conveyor and the rotor on track TANA 440 shredders are available as machines are designed with skill models. The new frame structure track, trailer and electric models. The and experience using the best comallows more space for material flow TANA ProTrack® information manponents available. All products are agement system Tana service kits and manufactured and designed from the underneath the rotor, helping especially with the pre-shredding of bulky a global sales and service network TANA headquarters in Finland. materials, such as plastics and mathelp maximise productivity at all tresses. Similarly, the new hopper de- times, anywhere in the world.

The popular TANA 440 shredders sign features a raised wall to prevent have been further improved in reunshredded materials from falling Tana UK will be at the RWM event at sponse to feedback from customers the NEC in Birmingham on the 14-15 onto the discharge conveyor. and dealers. First new model of the of September (stand R-M90) and look 440 series is the TANA 440DTeco In addition to the traditional 33-knife forward to showing off the TANA shredder which is even more versarotor, there is also the new option of Shark Shredder to all attendees. tile, more productive, and easier to 44 knives for added shredding perforuse.

Find out more at mance. http://www.tanauk.com The versatility, productivity and For example, the 44-knife rotor ease-of-use of TANA 440 shredders needs and requirements of landfill and waste management operators, TANA launched its UK distributor TANA Recycling Machinery UK, with an aim to bring a touch of Nordic expertise and engineering knowhow to the UK. TANA Oy is based in Finland, but TANA Recycling Machinery UK operates out of its South Yorkshire headquarters in Doncaster.

have all been taken to a new level, following improvements suggested by customers and dealers. The TANA 440 has traditionally been the company’s most popular shredder. It is used especially for processing challenging waste fractions, such as mattresses, tires, plastics, cables, textiles, wood and general waste. Versatility was already a major advantage of the TANA shredders, and the new 440DTeco now has even more applications.

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FUELLING YOUR FUTURE WITH HVO FUEL AND CARBON OFFSETTING

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energy landscape is continuously changing and with the government’s target of achieving Net Zero by 2050, it’s now more important than ever that businesses investigate ways in which they can reduce their carbon footprint.

The Oil Depot has industry leading experience spanning four decades and offers a nationwide managed fuel delivery service. As a Greenarc Ltd company, The Oil Depot embraces opportunities for sustainability and a greener future and are proud to be able to provide HVO fuel and carbon offsetting to their clients nationwide.

diesel fuel, it’s FAME free, has a higher cetane number (70+), reduces AdBlue consumption and has excellent cold weather performance. Several Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have approved HVO for use in heavy duty road vehicles, passenger cars and non-road vehicles.

port Fuel Obligation (RTFO).

Gd+ HVO – the cleanest alternative fuel on the market The Oil Depot has the operational capacity to supply Gd+ HVO Fuel nationwide. This is the cleanest alternative fuel on the market that has been supercharged with an enhanced organic additive.

What is carbon offsetting?

Carbon Offsetting is the process in which a business offsets its carbon emissions by funding CO2e reduction projects. These projects can include forestry schemes, hydroelectric power stations, wind farms, and other green initiatives that help reduce carbon emissions worldwide.

Gd+ HVO is certified under the UK Renewable Fuel Assurance Scheme and Make the switch to HVO Fuel HVO is a 100% renewable fuel that cuts has proof of sustainability from the International Sustainability and Carbon carbon emissions by up to 90%. It can Certification (ISCC). be used as a drop-in replacement for the red or white diesel businesses currently use, and there is no requirement The Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme is an initiative designed and to make any modifications to existing managed by Zemo Partnership that fuel infrastructure. aims to give fleet operators independent assurance of purchasing sustainaWhat is HVO Fuel? ble, low-carbon fuels which have been Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) approved under the Renewable TransFuel EN 15940 is a paraffinic 66

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Reduce your carbon footprint by offsetting your fossil fuels carbon emissions For those businesses that are not quite ready to make the switch to HVO carbon offsetting could be another option.

The Carbon Offset is achieved by purchasing Voluntary Carbon Units (VCUs) via experienced Carbon Project Developers that are all verified by external and leading global Carbon Offset verification organisations. The Oil Depot’s Carbon Offsetting scheme has been triple verified by Gold Standard, Verified Carbon Standard and Climate Action Reserve.

What are the benefits of HVO and Carbon Offsetting to your business?

Enhanced brand image and reputation Investing in reducing your carbon footprint could give you the competitive edge when it comes to standing out in a crowded marketplace. Going green can do wonders for your public image and profile when tendering for contracts.

Knowing that you are conducting business in an eco-friendly manner allows you to introduce a green angle to your marketing strategy and attract new, ethically-focused consumers.

Better financial and investment opportunities Green-focused businesses often take advantage of a far wider range of grants, loans and funding than a traditional business might.

Increased readiness for future legislation Going green now could save you a significant amount further down the line,

should the government or your industry enforce specific green provisions or regulations.

them feel as if they are a part of a work community that cares.

According to recruitment website Green credentials for tenders Totaljobs, more than a quarter of UK Most large organisations and public employees would consider taking a bodies now have a rigorous sustainabil- substantial pay cut to work at a more ity policy, meaning they seek out and environmentally responsible organisafavour green partner companies over tion. For Millennials alone, this figure less sustainable competitors. leaps up to 50%. More than 7 out of It’s important to show your green every 10 applicants in the Millennial credentials in every part of the supply age bracket investigate their potential chain and if your business is competemployer’s environmental impact. ing for a piece of work, demonstrating your green credentials can help set you Find out more at: apart. https://www.theoildepot.co.uk/ Increased morale and attracting new talent Going green doesn’t only foster positive feelings from customers. Employees feel safer working for green businesses.

Involving workers in company-wide green initiatives can boost the morale of your team. This is also a good way to reduce turnover, because employees don’t want to leave a place that makes

BIOTECHNOLOGY: THE FUTURE OF MORE COST-EFFECTIVE, GREENER WASTE

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ounting costs, demanding legislation and a growing responsibility to support customers’ ESG goals – the waste industry is under pressure like never before. With it, comes the opportunity for innovation, as the first-of-its-kind UK partnership between environmental biotechnology company Advetec and waste handler Max Recycle proves.

The waste management company has become the first in England to convert unrecyclable waste into Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) on-site using biotechnology, all thanks to Advetec’s XO22 digester. The move will reduce disposal costs and CO2 emissions, benefitting the circular economy by providing an alternative to high carbon-emitting fossil fuels.

Advetec’s technology reduces the waste mass by 50%, which delivers a unique opportunity for waste handlers to reduce their operational costs. Including the obvious benefit of halving the waste that goes to offtake, less waste requires fewer collections which in turn, saves both cost of labour and expensive diesel miles.

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saved as the Advetec technology digests the organic fraction of the waste using unique blends of bacteria. The floc that is left will be used as a coal replacement product. Every tonne of floc that is used as SRF, will replace 0.5 tonnes of carbon-emitting coal.

This enables waste handlers and their customers to make waste actively benefit the circular economy, support organisations’ ESG goals and hasten their progress towards decarbonisation and Net Zero.

The contract win was recently announced by Advetec during an open week which saw the company invite waste handlers to its workshop to explain how Mixed Residual Waste (MRW) can benefit the circular economy with the aid of biotechnology – giving attendees a unique opportunity to see the technology in action.

Open week included a live video demonstration from Richard Goff, Advetec’s Chief Operations Officer, who demonstrated how the company’s machines can halve the tonnage of MRW. An exclusive site tour was also held for the president of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) – Anna Willetts – press, and prospective clients.

Lee Knot, Chief Commercial Officer commented: “At a time of financial uncertainty, it is important to look for ways to cut and stabilise operational costs while reducing environmental impact. Advetec XO machines help waste handlers to future proof their businesses against waste related taxes and rising costs.

“With the Government’s plan to halve the amount of residual waste sent to landfill or incineration by 2042, waste companies must be openminded towards all the solutions available to them. Of course, there is no way of avoiding the fluctuations in the economy altogether, but waste contractors and their customers can regain a sense of control in terms of cost and carbon emissions if they take a confident step towards greater waste innovation. It’s exciting to see Max Recycle taking a forward-thinking approach and the level of interest and expected sales from our open week demonstrate a growing appetite from other waste professionals to follow suit.”

To find out more, visit: https://www.advetec.com/uk

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ncreasing environmental responsibilities and

sustainability targets are driving the construction industry’s need for cost effective, easy to use solutions for dealing with wastewater onsite. Sites need quick replies, concise information, simple transactions and deliveries without hassle. For the past 9 years, Kelly Tanks has been providing all of these whilst building a large customer base, expanding their team and facilities, and responding to customer demand with innovative new products year on year.

Mark, Kelly and team KT provide a selection of Water Treatment and Concrete Washout Solutions for hire or purchase. Their popularity and proven track record is a result

KEY BENEFITS YOU CAN EXPECT FROM KELLY TANKS EQUIPMENT: - Designed to meet the rigours of the construction industry - Fast and Simple to Set up - Small Footprint equipment available - Units can be linked to handle range of flows, pumps sizes & particle characteristics - Easy to Maintain and Monitor equipment - Reduce off-site disposal costs - Reduce risk of pollution - Easy to use equipment

of providing the kit you need, in the manner you want, at a price you’re happy with. Match this with their eager to please attitudes and above and beyond aftercare, and it’s easy to see why their customers keep returning.

Kelly Tanks take pride in the quality of their products and have a classy approach to customer service making them a real pleasure to deal with.

For all of your onsite water treatment needs, give them a call on 01889 508944, email: info@kellytanks.co.uk or check out their website: www.kellytanks.co.uk.

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Creating a truly sustainable world by conserving finite resources.

Come and see us at RWM & Letsrecycle Live 2022 Stand R-N184, near to the Packaging Theatre.

We are an innovative, tech-led provider of circular economy-focused services, enabling businesses around the world to improve their ESG outcomes.

These services are principally delivered through our three main verticals:

Recycle

Comply

Re-use

Total waste and resource management

Producer responsibility schemes

Omnichannel consumer returns platforms

Plastics reprocessing

Sustainability consultation

Intelligent logistics

Reverse vending

Battery and electrical takeback and compliance

Fully managed returns

info@reconomygroup.com

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