The data will be used to optimise waste collection routes and reduce emissions

New report from ZWE and Reloop finds adoption of mixed waste sorting prior to landfill or EfW could reduce EU waste sector emissions by 25 per cent

European Environment Agency framework for assessing eight key secondary raw materials markets finds significant shortcomings

Interim mandatory waste targets aim to reduce waste from plastic, glass, metal, paper, and food

The companies aim to achieve below 4.0kg of carbon emitted per kilogram of aluminium

The most significant loss of glass material occurs at the collection stage, ZWE says

The skips are fitted with sensors to monitor capacity, reducing unnecessary collections

New bins fitted with solar-powered smart sensors will compress waste, allowing for more to be captured

The container manufacturing facility will use recycled glass, with production set to begin in 2026

The company hopes to lessen reliance on single-use products