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Power, Policy and the Future of EfW

Charoula Melliou discusses how UK and EU policy frameworks are shaping waste management, recycling and carbon strategies.
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Power, Policy and the Future of EfW
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In this episode of the EfW Net Podcast, host Alban Forster speaks with Charoula Melliou, Deputy Secretary General at the European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology (ESWET).

The discussion explores how policy and regulation are influencing the direction of the Energy from Waste sector across the UK and Europe. Topics include the role of EfW within the circular economy, differences between UK and EU policy approaches, and how legislation, market signals and investment frameworks are shaping the sector’s future.

Charoula also shares insights on recycling policy, landfill methane emissions, and emerging European legislation, highlighting the importance of clear and consistent policy signals to support long-term infrastructure and decarbonisation strategies.

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Editorial staff, Energy from Waste

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Charoula Melliou

Head of Policy, ESWET

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Alban Forster

Infrastructure sector lead - Europe, SLR Consulting

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Energy from Waste, Alban Forster & Charoula Melliou

Contributors

Author

Go to the profile of Energy from Waste

Energy from Waste

Editorial staff, Energy from Waste

Contributing authors

Go to the profile of Charoula Melliou

Charoula Melliou

Head of Policy, ESWET

Go to the profile of Alban Forster

Alban Forster

Infrastructure sector lead - Europe, SLR Consulting

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