Last year, in addition to a brand new plastics sorting line, a new building was constructed for a state-of-the-art processing line for hard plastics on the Moervaartkaai site in the port of Ghent.

Renewi has continued to perform well in the fourth quarter, driven by a strong performance in its core Commercial Division. We have continued to benefit from stronger than expected recyclate prices and resilience in bulky waste and C&D waste volumes to offset lower roller bin volumes.

PFASs are the holy grail of chemistry, but a bane for environmentalists. PhD Matthias Van der Bergh has a way to remove these imperishable chemicals from water.

Being a positive force in communities is also a fundamental part of our sustainability strategy’s ‘Care for people’ pillar. As well as ensuring we minimise the environmental impact of our operations, we take part in community engagement projects and spread the message of ‘waste no more’.

Plastic is recyclable, but at a cost. That's why industries prefer low-price treatments. "We are wasting reusable materials,” says engineer Mathilde Taveau.

Renewi plc (LSE: RWI), the leading international waste-to-product business, announces its trading update for the period from 1 October 2020 to 31 December 2020 (“third quarter” or the “period”).

Solar panels on all branches, vegetable balls: all very nice. But that doesn't really make the impact that Ikea wants to make. We will only make a dent in the world if we are circular. If not, we'll just keep messing around in the margins

We also work tirelessly to minimise the impact of our operations on local communities and remain committed to managing and reducing emissions to air, land and water, and pollution of any kind.