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2026-02-06 09:25:11 -

European plastics recycling in decline: lessons for CRE
European plastics recycling has reached a critical juncture. Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) reports the sharpest decline on record for 2024, with hundreds of kilotonnes of capacity closed and warnings of an imminent collapse. Early indications for 2025 point to a deeper crisis, with closures up by around 50% and nearly one million tonnes of recycling capacity lost in three years. For...

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2026-02-06 09:24:18 -

Europe's Plastics Recycling Crisis: What it Means for Commercial Real Estate
The European plastics recycling sector is facing its most significant downturn in over a decade, with 2024 marking the “sharpest decline” on record. This crisis, detailed by Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE), has seen extensive facility closures and a substantial loss of recycling capacity. For commercial property owners, asset managers, and ESG leads, this isn't just an environmental...

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2026-02-06 09:23:29 -

European Plastics Recycling Decline in 2024
Imagine managing a portfolio of commercial buildings across Europe, only to find that the very systems meant to handle waste are crumbling. The European plastics recycling sector has hit a wall, with the sharpest decline on record in 2024. According to Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE), facilities capable of processing 300 kilotonnes of plastic annually shut their doors last year alone. This is...

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2026-02-06 09:22:02 -

The Future of Intelligent Waste Tracking: Why Buildings Need RFID Bags and Real-Time Validation
Across the UK, the way buildings handle waste is undergoing its biggest shift in decades. With Digital Waste Tracking (DWT) becoming mandatory by October 2026, organisations can no longer rely on manual logs, spreadsheets, or broad assumptions. The industry is shifting toward transparency, verification, and defensible evidence, not guesses. Preparing for this change is not just about...

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2026-02-05 12:26:33 -

European Plastics Recycling Crisis: Risks for Commercial Real Estate
The European plastics recycling sector is facing its most severe downturn in decades, with facility closures and plummeting capacity threatening environmental targets and commercial waste strategies. According to Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE), 2024 saw the sharpest decline on record, with 300 kilotonnes of recycling capacity lost, a trend accelerating into 2025. For facility managers and...

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2026-02-05 12:25:17 -

Combating Commercial Battery Waste Fires: A Growing Crisis for CRE
Commercial property managers and ESG leads across the UK are facing an escalating, yet often unseen, crisis: battery fires within waste streams. Recent pleas from London's waste authorities to the government highlight a problem that extends far beyond municipal concerns, directly impacting the safety, operational efficiency, and financial health of commercial buildings and real estate...

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2026-02-05 12:23:50 -

Waste Battery Fires: Tackling London's Waste Management Risk
London is facing a growing challenge: waste battery fires at municipal and private waste facilities. Eight organizations, including the North London Waste Authority (NLWA), East London Waste Authority (ELWA), West London Waste Authority (WLWA), Western Riverside Waste Authority (WRWA), London Energy, Veolia, Biffa and FCC Environment, have written to Minister for Nature Mary Creagh calling for...

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2026-02-05 12:21:48 -

Battery Fires in Waste Facilities: London's Urgent Crisis
Imagine a routine collection day turning into chaos: a bin lorry engulfed in flames, all because of a discarded e-bike battery. This scenario is becoming all too common in London's waste facilities, where battery fires pose a growing threat to operations, safety, and the bottom line. Facility managers and asset owners in commercial real estate are right to pay attention. Battery fires in waste...

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2026-02-05 10:10:28 -

Battery Fire Crisis: How Commercial Buildings Can Mitigate Waste Risks
The London waste sector is sounding the alarm: battery fires have reached epidemic levels, with incidents rising by over 50% year-on-year across the capital. For commercial property owners and facility managers, this isn't just an environmental concern, it's a direct operational and financial risk. This article explores the scale of the crisis, its impact on business operations, and how modern...

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2026-02-05 10:08:40 -

Tackling Fly-Tipping: How Commercial Real Estate Can Combat Waste Crime
Fly-tipping, once dismissed as mere littering, has escalated into an organised crime epidemic across the UK, costing taxpayers and landowners millions. Recent research by Keep Britain Tidy reveals a staggering 98% of councils consider fly-tipping a problem, with 70% describing it as "major." Disturbingly, over 40% of incidents are now linked to rogue waste operators, not just individuals. This...

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2026-02-05 10:06:18 -

Fly-Tipping Surge: Threat to UK Commercial Sites
Imagine arriving at your commercial property to find piles of illegally dumped waste cluttering the site. This is not a rare occurrence but a surging crisis affecting businesses across the UK. According to recent research from Keep Britain Tidy, 98% of local councils report fly-tipping as a problem in their areas, with 70% calling it a major issue. Incidents have risen by over half in the past...

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2026-02-05 10:04:02 -

England's Circular Economy Growth Plan: What it Means for CRE
The drive towards a circular economy in the UK is gaining momentum, with the Government's 'Circular Economy Growth Plan' for England now anticipated in the new year. This strategic shift, despite a slight delay from its initial autumn 2025 consultation target, signals a significant evolution in how industries, including commercial real estate (CRE), will approach resource management. For...

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