The Energy from Waste Podcast

Carbon Capture and the Future of Energy from Waste: Inside the UK's First Full-Scale Project

In this episode of The Energy from Waste Podcast, we're joined by Nick Henderson, Communications Manager, Andy Bedford, Low Carbon Development Director, and Alex Hudson, Senior Development Manager at Encyclis, to discuss the UK's first full-scale carbon capture project at an Energy from Waste facility – Protos. The conversation explores how carbon capture technology is being integrated into Energy from Waste operations, the challenges of delivering a first-of-a-kind infrastructure project, and why Protos could play a significant role in the UK's journey towards net zero. The guests also discuss the importance of public understanding, government support, investment, and the wider opportunities carbon capture presents for jobs, skills and future industrial growth. From infrastructure and policy to innovation and decarbonisation, this episode provides a fascinating insight into one of the most significant developments currently taking place in the UK Energy from Waste sector. Listen now to discover how carbon capture could help shape the future of Energy from Waste and the UK's low-carbon economy. For more industry news, podcasts, articles and events, visit EfW Net at network.efwconference.com [https://network.efwconference.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Waste Crime in the UK: Tackling Illegal Dumping, Enforcement Gaps and the Cost to Communities

Waste crime remains one of the biggest challenges facing the UK waste and resource sector, costing taxpayers millions while causing significant environmental harm. In this episode of the EfW Podcast, host Dr Stephen Wise is joined by Dr Anna Willetts, Partner at Gunnercooke, and Gareth Rollings, Head of Waste at West Sussex County Council and Chair of the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC), to explore the scale of the problem and why it continues to persist. The discussion examines recent developments in waste crime enforcement, the growing number of large-scale illegal waste sites being uncovered, and the challenges faced by regulators, local authorities and landowners. Anna and Gareth share their perspectives on where current approaches are falling short, the impact on communities and taxpayers, and whether recent government initiatives will be enough to make a meaningful difference. They also explore the economics behind waste crime, the role of organised criminal activity, the difficulties of tracing responsibility through complex waste supply chains, and the importance of prevention rather than simply dealing with the consequences once sites have been established. From fly-tipping and illegal waste operations to enforcement powers, regulation and future policy, this conversation provides a candid look at one of the most pressing issues facing the waste sector today. For more industry news, podcasts, articles and events, visit the EfW Network at network.efwconference.com [https://network.efwconference.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.