Overview:

Introduction

An increasing focus on the environment, and in turn on sustainable business practices, from both industry and regulatory bodies has changed the way companies think about waste management. This report will look at the opportunities and key trends that are emerging as the UK waste market evolves due to economic and regulatory pressures.

Features and benefits

* Overview of the current situation in the UK market and what changes to the status-quo are likely to occur due to economic and regulatory pressures.
* Detailed market analysis for companies entering the UK waste market, either as an investor or an active player.
* Analysis of how the role of the UK waste market's major players will impact any new comers to the market.
* Conclusions and recommendations based on detailed analysis that can help businesses strengthen their market position.

Highlights

The report draws on a range of government and private sector data, as well as proprietary Datamonitor resources including the Green Consumer Survey and Sustainable Technology Investment Market Profiler (STIMP).
It provides analysis on the current condition of the UK waste market, driving forces behind industry changes (whether regulatory, technological, or through business innovation), and forecasts for developing market trends.
Includes forecasts for future market growth in value and volume, analysis of historical and future M&A trends, and data on the key alternative waste treatment technologies.

Your key questions answered

* How much is the UK waste market worth and how are EU Directive/UK government targets effecting the market?
* Who are the major players in the UK market and what share of the market do they have?
* What legislation will we need to navigate in order to be successful in the market and what support frameworks are in place to facilitate our progress?
* What are the emerging alternative waste treatment technologies and how will they influence the market in the future?
* What can we do to become successful in the complex and ever-changing UK waste market?

Executive Summary
Total annual waste generated in the UK is falling, but the value of the waste market is rising
Government austerity measures are creating a perfect environment for private investment
Regulatory-driven EU market also creating excellent growth opportunities
Need to divert waste from landfill aids the development of alternative waste treatment technologies
Businesses must capitalize on the convergence of renewable energy and waste management industry
'Circular economy' is vital to future market growth and UK waste management goals
OVERVIEW
Catalyst
Summary
Methodology
INTRODUCTION
The ""waste hierarchy""
UK WASTE MARKET
By value
By volume
Waste arising by sector
Waste arising by type
Waste arising by management type
Major players
The ""big five""
Veolia Environnement
Biffa
Sita UK
Viridor
Waste Recycling Group
UK/EU LEGISLATIVE LANDSCAPE
Commercial and industrial waste policy
Meeting the demands of more stringent legislation: Pitsea Landfill Site, a case study
Government aims for commercial and industrial waste management
Green procurement
Horizontal legislation
Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Part II (came into force in 1990, most recently amended in 2008)
Hazardous Waste Directive (1991)
Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) (2008)
Treatment
Landfill tax
Waste and Emissions Trading Act Parts I & II (2003)
Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme (2005)
Waste stream
Waste Framework Directive (WFD) (1975)
Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (1994)
EU legislation sweeping in
Landfill Directive (1999)
Waste Incineration Directive (WID) (2000)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002)
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive (2003)
The Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive (2008)
Effort Sharing Decision (as part of the EU Climate and Energy Package) (2009)
Forthcoming legislation
Industrial Emissions Directive (2012)
Government support, programs and partnerships
Renewable Obligation
Renewable Heat Incentive
National Industrial Symbiosis Programme
Waste and Resources Action Programme
Other
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS ACTIVITY
EU waste market
Mergers and acquisitions activity in the UK waste market (2007–10)
Future M&A trends
WASTE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
The emergence of alternative waste treatment technologies
CONSUMER ATTITUDES
European consumers are doing their bit
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Profiting from a continually evolving market
APPENDIX
Methodology
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