The Energy from Waste Podcast

Data, decarbonisation and the future of residual waste

Dr Stephen Wise speaks with Emma Beal, Director at All We Have Ltd, about how better waste data can shape policy, support local authorities and help the sector prepare for ETS, digital waste tracking and a lower-carbon future. Stephen Wise speaks with Emma Beal, Director at All We Have Ltd, about how better waste data can shape policy, support local authorities and help the sector prepare for ETS, digital waste tracking and a lower-carbon future. In this episode: * The evolution of waste data and why it matters * Data gaps between local authorities and operators * Turning data into better decisions and quick wins * Food waste, carbon impact and shifting priorities * The challenge of flexible plastics and future infrastructure * What ETS means for local authorities and contracts * The changing role of energy from waste * Digital tracking, transparency and tackling waste crime * The role of AI in managing growing data complexity You can also watch this episode on network.efwconference.com

Power, Policy and the Future of EfW

In this episode of the EfW Net Podcast, host Alban Forster speaks with Charoula Melliou, Deputy Secretary General at the European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology (ESWET). The discussion explores how policy and regulation are influencing the direction of the Energy from Waste sector across the UK and Europe. Topics include the role of EfW within the circular economy, differences between UK and EU policy approaches, and how legislation, market signals and investment frameworks are shaping the sector’s future. Charoula also shares insights on recycling policy, landfill methane emissions, and emerging European legislation, highlighting the importance of clear and consistent policy signals to support long-term infrastructure and decarbonisation strategies.

EfW Enters ETS: Costs, Data and Delivery

Visit EfW Net [https://network.efwconference.com/] for more podcasts, policy insight and the latest updates from across the Energy from Waste sector. As emissions trading moves closer for Energy from Waste, local authorities are asking practical questions: how will carbon be measured, how will costs be allocated, and who ultimately carries the risk? In this episode, Dr. Stephen Wise is joined by Jarno Stet, Waste & Recycling Manager at Westminster City Council and Secretary of the National Association of Waste Disposal Officers (NAWDO). They explore what ETS means for councils and operators, from budgeting under a fluctuating carbon price, to the challenge of linking stack emissions back to individual waste streams, and the risk of overly complex measurement and sampling requirements. Jarno also sets ETS in the wider reality of residual waste management, arguing that ETS can’t be the only lever, and that upstream waste reduction and clearer producer responsibility will be key to avoiding unintended impacts on local services. Many of the themes raised in this episode will also be explored in more detail at the Energy from Waste Conference 2026 [https://efwconference.com/live/en/page/home], taking place in London March 4th, where industry leaders will come together to examine the EfW sector.

Carbon Capture, Heat and the Future of EfW: Making Negative Emissions Work

Alban Forster speaks with Mike Maudsley, CEO of enfinium, on carbon removals, CCS business models and why EfW could become a net-negative powerhouse In this episode of the Energy from Waste podcast, host Alban Forster is joined by Mike Maudsley, Chief Executive Officer of enfinium, to explore how carbon capture and carbon removals could reshape the future of EfW in the UK. Drawing on enfinium’s operational scale and long-term investment outlook, Mike explains why energy from waste is uniquely positioned to deliver negative emissions, how carbon capture can become commercially viable, and why residual waste will remain part of the system even as recycling improves. The conversation also looks beyond CCS alone, examining the role of heat networks, private wire energy solutions, and emerging technologies that could reduce the cost and energy intensity of carbon capture over time. From infrastructure and policy timelines to carbon pricing, innovation and investment confidence, this episode offers a practical and optimistic view of how EfW can play a leading role in the UK’s net zero transition, not just today, but over the next decade and beyond. Many of the themes raised in this episode will also be explored in more detail at the Energy from Waste Conference 2026 [https://efwconference.com/live/en/page/home], taking place in London March 4th, where industry leaders will come together to examine the EfW sector.

Setting the Agenda for EfW in 2026: Carbon, Policy and Decarbonisation

New EfW Net podcast host Alban Forster speaks with ESA’s Jacob Hayler on the key issues shaping the new 2026 podcast series. In the first EfW Net podcast of 2026, new host Alban Forster is joined by Jacob Hayler, Executive Director of the Environmental Services Association, for a wide-ranging discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the Energy from Waste sector. The conversation explores how carbon pricing and the UK Emissions Trading Scheme may influence operational behaviour, the role of policy certainty in driving long-term investment, and the balance between front-end waste decarbonisation and back-end solutions such as carbon capture. Drawing on the ESA’s perspective across the full waste and recycling value chain, the episode sets the scene for deeper dives in upcoming podcasts, touching on plastics, landfill diversion, regulatory alignment and the practical realities of delivering a circular economy at scale. It offers valuable context for operators, policymakers and investors navigating an increasingly complex transition period for EfW. Many of the themes raised in this episode will also be explored in more detail at the Energy from Waste Conference 2026, taking place in London March 4th, where industry leaders will come together to examine the EfW sector.