There is talk of a circular economy, but the facts are merciless: only 38 % of municipal waste in the EU is recycled. The remaining materials - often still valuable raw materials - are lost irretrievably. The EU sets ambitious recycling targets, but practice shows how difficult the road from strategy to effective implementation is. Why recycling is still limping along - and what...
Europe is drowning in waste, with over 2.2 billion tonnes generated in 2022 alone. Does your company know what to do when waste stops being a cost and starts being a real threat to business continuity? More waste, more problems There is a growing problem in Europe that affects us all - and literally. By 2022, there will be more waste in the...
Many entrepreneurs reduce waste management to a simple task: hire a company, sign a contract, forget it. However, beneath the surface of this routine lurks a number of hidden problems. These, in turn, can cost a company much more than it realises - financially, legally and even in terms of image. In this article, we show why waste requires more than ad hoc measures. Why choosing the right partner is...
Medical waste is a specific type of waste generated mainly in entities performing medical activities - hospitals, clinics, treatment rooms, laboratories, but also in veterinary establishments or pharmacies. Their proper classification, collection, storage and processing is not only a matter of legislation - it is above all an obligation to ensure sanitary, health and environmental safety. Unlike many other fractions of...
Metal waste plays a key role in the modern circular economy model. Metals, being a non-renewable resource, require a responsible approach - their recovery reduces the need to exploit primary deposits, reduces emissions and energy consumption, and supports the development of a green economy. What should we pay attention to when we want to recycle metal waste? According to the Central Statistical Office (CSO), between 2009 and 2019...
Sweden is regarded as a role model in waste management. With efficient recycling, incineration with energy recovery and advanced segregation, the country recycles more than 99% of its municipal waste. Only around 1% ends up in landfills. Such an impressive result also comes at a price - there is a shortage of raw material to power the plant. The country's waste sources are not sufficient to keep all... operational.
Greece, like many other European countries, is facing the challenge of modernising its waste management system. In recent years, a number of reforms have been introduced to increase recycling efficiency, reduce landfill and align with EU directives. A key element of this system is waste transport, which must meet certain legal and environmental requirements. It is worth noting that Greece, similarly...
From 1 September 2025, a new obligation comes into force for companies carrying out waste shipments from France to the UK - the Enveloppe Logistique Obligatoire (ELO). This tool aims to simplify and standardise customs procedures at the Franco-British border, especially in the context of RoRo shipments. In this article, we explain what the ELO is, who it applies to, what documents it covers....
Waste transport is an area that is regulated differently in each EU country. Although most Member States maintain registers of companies authorised to transport waste, not all of them are publicly accessible. This raises serious problems, especially for waste producers who want to organise their waste shipments quickly and legally. The lack of transparent access to information on hauliers limits ...
The Italian waste management system is undergoing a significant transformation. In response to new environmental challenges and the need for digitalisation, RENTRI - the National Electronic Waste Tracking Register - was created. This state-of-the-art tool is designed to simplify administrative processes, increase transparency and reduce the illegal circulation of waste. In this article, we will take a closer look at the genesis of the system, its purpose, principles of operation and prospects for national entities....
