Why 2023 could be a critical year for the UK's waste sector's net zero journey

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Upcoming policy decisions on plastic, carbon trading and carbon capture could see the waste sector become a major driver of regional decarbonisation, writes Enfinium's Mike Maudsley

Just over a year ago, I made a significant - and positive - career change. Having spent over 30 years working in the power sector, I took the decision to join the waste sector as the new chief executive...

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