Tag: Veolia

Veolia trials UK first of its kind carbon capture technology

Stuart Mitchell

Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company, and Sheffield City Council, are today announcing the successful trial of an innovative carbon capture technology at the Sheffield Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). In a UK first, Veolia has successfully demonstrated the potential of a next generation, non-amine alternative to traditional carbon capture systems in the UK waste sector. This demonstration project represents an important step in assessing the role that carbon capture technologies can play in decarbonising hard-to-abate emissions. It is intended as a complementary solution alongside waste prevention, increased recycling, eco-design…

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TotalEnergies and Veolia Join Forces for the Energy Transition and the Circular Economy

Stuart Mitchell

Long-standing partners TotalEnergies and Veolia have signed a memorandum of understanding for further cooperation in several key areas of energy transition and the circular economy, in line with their respective approaches to reduce their greenhouse gases emissions and water footprint. This cooperation will benefit the entire industry through the scaling up of innovative processes and the advancement of research into future-oriented challenges. The two companies will pool their industrial competencies: Veolia will contribute its expertise in water resource management and the resource recovery of new waste streams, and TotalEnergies its…

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Unlock £1.1 billion investment by escalating the Plastic Packaging Tax

Stuart Mitchell

Veolia, the UK’s leading resource management company, is calling for the Government to escalate the Plastic Packaging Tax to incentivise the end markets for recycled content, give investors confidence to build domestic infrastructure and stimulate green economic growth. Veolia commissioned research by climate action NGO WRAP to understand the economic and environmental impacts of escalating the Plastic Packaging Tax. Currently set at £217.85 per tonne tax from 1 April 2024 on plastic packaging that contains less than 30% recycled content, the tax is not achieving its aims as only 22%…

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Fruitful pickings – Tesco works with Veolia to recycle soft plastic and support schools across the UK

Stuart Mitchell

Tesco is joining forces with leading sustainable resource management company Veolia, Groundwork and local councils to introduce greener areas in schools, and give children a stronger start by learning more about the environment. The Veolia Orchard campaign will be donating almost 600 fruit trees and 800 strawberry plants to schools limited by space or without green areas. Now in its second year the scheme has expanded across another 190 schools thanks to the generous support of 22 local authorities. To house the plants, Tesco will be donating planters made from…

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Veolia implements first UK approved technician training scheme for electric vehicles

Stuart Mitchell

To address the anticipated shortfall of 16,000 EV trained vehicle technicians by 2032, Veolia,  and training specialists, Autotech Training, have now implemented the first Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) approved qualifications for the company’s workshop teams. Recognised by the IMI, electric vehicle manufacturers Dennis Eagle, and the health and safety executive, this new qualification will enable technicians to work safely on all aspects of high voltage systems associated with the latest EVs. Transitioning to new technologies and operating practices that cut CO2 and other emissions is a key part…

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