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BRIEFING: Europe must tackle CO2 emissions from waste incineration, NGOs insist

Published 10:18 on March 3, 2026 / Last updated at 12:57 on March 3, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS), EMEA (Europe), Insights (Briefings), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Campaigners have rejected industry claims opposing the inclusion of waste incineration in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), arguing that increased recycling would reduce the burning of fossil-based plastics, and help cut emissions.
Campaigners have rejected industry claims opposing the inclusion of waste incineration in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), arguing that increased recycling would reduce the burning of fossil-based plastics, and help cut emissions.


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