QEW Solutions enters binding head of agreement with Interlink SQ
We are pleased to announce that Global AFR, trading as QEW Solutions, has entered into a binding head of agreement with Interlinks SQ to lease a 10ha site on the ILSQ intermodal development near Toowoomba. This agreements cements Global AFR’s ambition to catalyse an integrated resource recovery and waste treatment facility in south east Queensland, […]
Brief introduction to the Circular Economy, Australia’s Waste Strategy, Resource Recovery Parks with Energy from Waste and Eco-Industrial Parks
Introduction to a Circular Economy framework Governments, industries, and communities increasingly acknowledge that the linear ‘take-make-waste’ approach to development and economic growth is not sustainable. In response, industries and many levels of Government have committed to Circular Economy principles for economic development. Driven by design, a Circular Economy aims to: eliminate waste and pollution; keep […]
The Clean Energy Corporation has published a report titled “Energising Resource Recovery: the Australian Opportunity”
The Report sets out the exciting benefits that Energy from Waste can bring to Australia with major contributions to the economy, employment and targeting zero emissions. Potential projects valued at $4 to $7.8B can deliver 9,000 construction jobs and as many as 1,400 operational roles in both metropolitan and regional communities. In addition, these projects […]
Global AFR’s submission to the Australian Government on their ‘Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper’
Creating Energy from Waste 21 June 2020 Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT ROADMAP DISCUSSION PAPER – SUBMISSION Global AFR is a developer of small to medium size energy from waste (EfW) facilities. We use proven technologies and apply enhanced construction methods. We have partnered with UK developers that have […]
Waste-to-Jet Fuel Facility a Step Closer to Take-Off in North East Lincolnshire
UK based sustainable fuel technology firm, Velocys plc in Oxford. has announced the resolution to grant planning permission for the Altalto Immingham commercial-scale waste-to-jet-fuel plant, by North East Lincolnshire Council’s Planning Committee. The project is a collaboration between Velocys, Shell and British Airways. It’s expected to create 130 permanent skilled jobs and many more during […]
World Press Photo Contest 2020 Winners
The Winner of the environmental story category in the World Press Photo contest, was a photo of an Energy from Waste facility in Copenhagen. The photo by Italian Luca Locatelli. The End of Trash – Circular Economy Solutions. Amager Bakke, a waste-to-energy facility which replaced an old coal incineration plant, near Copenhagen, Denmark. The facility […]
Global AFR sets up Australian Subsidiary
In September 2019, Global AFR set up its Australian Subsidiary. With projects in 3 states moving along well, it was time to set up the Subsidiary in Australia to own and develop the projects. The ABN for the company is 98 636 707 634.
Global AFR meets Trevor Evans, Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction in Brisbane
Recently, Global AFR’s CEO, David Hooper met with Trevor Evans the Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management at his offices in Brisbane. David took the Minister through Global’s strategy for medium-scale EfW facilities powering Eco-Industrial Parks. Mr Evans liked the approach, thought it made good sense and that it was in line with Federal thinking. […]
Beach Clean Up with Global AFR Founder and Singapore Paddle Club
On October 2018, A beach clean up with Global AFR Founder David Hooper and Singapore Paddle Club took place on Sentosa Island, Singapore David joined 22 other members of Singapore Paddle Club who used outrigger canoes to paddle 5km out to a small Island off Sentosa. In total around 50 large sacks of rubbish from […]
Asian Update
David Hooper has experienced waste management across the world. What he has seen in South East Asia is a region with big improvements to be made, but also with opportunities to progress. But he warns anyone thinking that there’s a quick buck to be made, to think again! South East Asia is a developing region with good […]
