As an essential service provider to the UK economy, the resources and waste sector represents 6% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. It collects, sorts, treats, recovers value from and safely disposes the materials from households, businesses and public services – keeping the streets clean, protecting public health, and enabling thriving local economies and environments. But the sector is at the mercy of what enters the waste stream and emissions are a resultant mix, warns a consortium of key industry bodies that is setting out a practical sector plan towards…
Read MoreConsultation launches on most comprehensive Net Zero Transition Plan for the resources and waste sector
