Market Intelligence Report
February 2023 Newsletter
A debrief highlighting the most important, impactful and interesting topics affecting the sector.
A debrief highlighting the most important, impactful and interesting topics affecting the sector.
Mandatory Digital Waste Tracking & subsequent newsworthy items.
In this months Market Intelligence Report, we give a brief overview of the incoming Mandatory Digital Waste Tracking (MDWT) legislation, what it is and how it will have an impact on current waste logistics operations with a variety of reference links to government sites.
We are also working with clients and users to develop and extend the already world leading Waste & Recycling One and add value by integrating MDWT while also creating additional value throughout the industry business process.
Have your say on sector alignment
The next phase of the CIWM and ISB Global’s ‘Software Technology Review & Alignment Research’ is a The Webinar, scheduled for the 28th of February 2023. The session will release some of the key results that have already gain to stimulate further progress
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
From the 1st January 2023 you need to collect packaging data if your business operation falls into certain categories. If you have a challenge with EPR, take a look at the links below for additional information.
Flirting with a climate disaster
We must not forget the special address at the World Economic Forum’s DAVOS Event from Antonio Guterres, Secretary General United Nations. In his inimitable style, he delivers a stark and real statement, designed to further kick nations where they need to continue progress.
Waste Shipments & Exports
The European Parliament voted on 17th January 2023 in favour of a new law introducing stricter procedures and control measures for waste shipments, including a ban on all waste destined for disposal. The law is now ready to enter the final stages of adoption, with talks to be scheduled later this year between the European Parliament and EU member states to finalise.
Mission Zero – Net Zero Review
Mission Zero, Chris Skidmore’s Net Zero Review, makes 129 recommendations covering areas including the greater role that business can be supported to play, making better use of infrastructure and delivering more energy efficient homes.
EU Revision of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD)
A white paper has been published by Minderoo, TOMRA and Zero Waste Europe, developed by Eunomia Consulting that sets out a new WFD to better align to delivering a sustainable future using materials and products more effectively by 2040.