Janek Vähk
@janekvahk.bsky.social
Father of two, activist, environmentalist.
UK Environment Agency says only hazardous waste incinerators can potentially destroy PFAS - needing >1,100°C for full mineralisation.
Most municipal incinerators run at 850–1,000°C, meaning they’re not suitable for PFAS waste.
Relying on them risks spreading, not solving, the problem. 🔥♨️
Most municipal incinerators run at 850–1,000°C, meaning they’re not suitable for PFAS waste.
Relying on them risks spreading, not solving, the problem. 🔥♨️
December 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
UK Environment Agency says only hazardous waste incinerators can potentially destroy PFAS - needing >1,100°C for full mineralisation.
Most municipal incinerators run at 850–1,000°C, meaning they’re not suitable for PFAS waste.
Relying on them risks spreading, not solving, the problem. 🔥♨️
Most municipal incinerators run at 850–1,000°C, meaning they’re not suitable for PFAS waste.
Relying on them risks spreading, not solving, the problem. 🔥♨️
Incinerator bottom ash isn’t “circular” - it’s toxic.
⚠️ Contains heavy metals, dioxins, PFAS
💧 Leaches into soil & groundwater
🌬️ Can become airborne
⏳ Pollution lasts decades
Using IBA in construction spreads contamination, not circularity.
@ec.europa.eu
⚠️ Contains heavy metals, dioxins, PFAS
💧 Leaches into soil & groundwater
🌬️ Can become airborne
⏳ Pollution lasts decades
Using IBA in construction spreads contamination, not circularity.
@ec.europa.eu
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Incinerator bottom ash isn’t “circular” - it’s toxic.
⚠️ Contains heavy metals, dioxins, PFAS
💧 Leaches into soil & groundwater
🌬️ Can become airborne
⏳ Pollution lasts decades
Using IBA in construction spreads contamination, not circularity.
@ec.europa.eu
⚠️ Contains heavy metals, dioxins, PFAS
💧 Leaches into soil & groundwater
🌬️ Can become airborne
⏳ Pollution lasts decades
Using IBA in construction spreads contamination, not circularity.
@ec.europa.eu
Incineration destroys the critical raw materials Europe needs.
🔋 70–90% of lithium
🔧 30–60% of cobalt & nickel
🌍 Up to 80% of rare earths
…all volatilise or end up in toxic residues.
🔥 Bottom line: burning waste = burning strategic resources.
🔋 70–90% of lithium
🔧 30–60% of cobalt & nickel
🌍 Up to 80% of rare earths
…all volatilise or end up in toxic residues.
🔥 Bottom line: burning waste = burning strategic resources.
November 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Incineration destroys the critical raw materials Europe needs.
🔋 70–90% of lithium
🔧 30–60% of cobalt & nickel
🌍 Up to 80% of rare earths
…all volatilise or end up in toxic residues.
🔥 Bottom line: burning waste = burning strategic resources.
🔋 70–90% of lithium
🔧 30–60% of cobalt & nickel
🌍 Up to 80% of rare earths
…all volatilise or end up in toxic residues.
🔥 Bottom line: burning waste = burning strategic resources.
MP Dr Andrew Murrison delivered a strong speech calling for an end to new incinerators in England -
and he WON the vote to introduce the Bill.
www.facebook.com/reel/1296103...
#UKParliament#StopIncineration
#ZeroWaste
and he WON the vote to introduce the Bill.
www.facebook.com/reel/1296103...
#UKParliament#StopIncineration
#ZeroWaste
November 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
MP Dr Andrew Murrison delivered a strong speech calling for an end to new incinerators in England -
and he WON the vote to introduce the Bill.
www.facebook.com/reel/1296103...
#UKParliament#StopIncineration
#ZeroWaste
and he WON the vote to introduce the Bill.
www.facebook.com/reel/1296103...
#UKParliament#StopIncineration
#ZeroWaste
Biowaste is the EU’s missed climate win - and most CEE countries still rely on mixed waste collections.
Separate biowaste collection now → lower methane, higher recycling, real climate impact.
📘 From cost to value report out now.
Separate biowaste collection now → lower methane, higher recycling, real climate impact.
📘 From cost to value report out now.
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Biowaste is the EU’s missed climate win - and most CEE countries still rely on mixed waste collections.
Separate biowaste collection now → lower methane, higher recycling, real climate impact.
📘 From cost to value report out now.
Separate biowaste collection now → lower methane, higher recycling, real climate impact.
📘 From cost to value report out now.
Post-COP30 depression is real. One day you’re in the sun eating açaí… next day it’s 1°C, dark, and your kids are using you as a trampoline. Was it all just a dream? 😅🌧️ #COP30 #BackToReality
November 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Post-COP30 depression is real. One day you’re in the sun eating açaí… next day it’s 1°C, dark, and your kids are using you as a trampoline. Was it all just a dream? 😅🌧️ #COP30 #BackToReality
COP30 ➜ COP31 🇹🇷
Türkiye’s zero-waste push has big visibility (thanks to the First Lady), but lately incineration has slipped into the picture… so lots to navigate next year. Onwards. 🔥
Türkiye’s zero-waste push has big visibility (thanks to the First Lady), but lately incineration has slipped into the picture… so lots to navigate next year. Onwards. 🔥
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
COP30 ➜ COP31 🇹🇷
Türkiye’s zero-waste push has big visibility (thanks to the First Lady), but lately incineration has slipped into the picture… so lots to navigate next year. Onwards. 🔥
Türkiye’s zero-waste push has big visibility (thanks to the First Lady), but lately incineration has slipped into the picture… so lots to navigate next year. Onwards. 🔥
Live today at the CDR Pavilion at #COP30!
Joining a panel on how carbon pricing can cut emissions in the waste sector without burdening citizens.
I’ll be presenting ZWE’s new report: “Waste incineration under the EU ETS - climate & employment impacts.”
#EUETS #ClimateAction #JustTransition
Joining a panel on how carbon pricing can cut emissions in the waste sector without burdening citizens.
I’ll be presenting ZWE’s new report: “Waste incineration under the EU ETS - climate & employment impacts.”
#EUETS #ClimateAction #JustTransition
November 20, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Live today at the CDR Pavilion at #COP30!
Joining a panel on how carbon pricing can cut emissions in the waste sector without burdening citizens.
I’ll be presenting ZWE’s new report: “Waste incineration under the EU ETS - climate & employment impacts.”
#EUETS #ClimateAction #JustTransition
Joining a panel on how carbon pricing can cut emissions in the waste sector without burdening citizens.
I’ll be presenting ZWE’s new report: “Waste incineration under the EU ETS - climate & employment impacts.”
#EUETS #ClimateAction #JustTransition
COP30 set bold commitments to cut global food waste - now it’s time to turn pledges into action. 🌍
Join us to explore practical solutions, from EPR to methane credits and prevention strategies, and how governments can drive real impact.
#COP30 #FoodWaste #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy
Join us to explore practical solutions, from EPR to methane credits and prevention strategies, and how governments can drive real impact.
#COP30 #FoodWaste #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy
November 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
COP30 set bold commitments to cut global food waste - now it’s time to turn pledges into action. 🌍
Join us to explore practical solutions, from EPR to methane credits and prevention strategies, and how governments can drive real impact.
#COP30 #FoodWaste #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy
Join us to explore practical solutions, from EPR to methane credits and prevention strategies, and how governments can drive real impact.
#COP30 #FoodWaste #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy
Join us at COP30 on 19 Nov, 16:30–17:30 to turn food-waste pledges into action! 🌍
With speakers from GFN, WRAP, Carrot & Zero Waste Europe, we’ll dig into EPR, methane credits & real prevention solutions.
#COP30 #FoodWaste #ZeroWaste
With speakers from GFN, WRAP, Carrot & Zero Waste Europe, we’ll dig into EPR, methane credits & real prevention solutions.
#COP30 #FoodWaste #ZeroWaste
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Join us at COP30 on 19 Nov, 16:30–17:30 to turn food-waste pledges into action! 🌍
With speakers from GFN, WRAP, Carrot & Zero Waste Europe, we’ll dig into EPR, methane credits & real prevention solutions.
#COP30 #FoodWaste #ZeroWaste
With speakers from GFN, WRAP, Carrot & Zero Waste Europe, we’ll dig into EPR, methane credits & real prevention solutions.
#COP30 #FoodWaste #ZeroWaste
Excited for Week 2 of #COP30 - kicking off with our event on 19 Nov, 16:30–17:30:
From Pledges to Practice: Implementing & Financing Food-Waste Reduction After COP30.
We’ll dive into how countries and cities can turn commitments into real action, from EPR for food waste to methane credits.
From Pledges to Practice: Implementing & Financing Food-Waste Reduction After COP30.
We’ll dive into how countries and cities can turn commitments into real action, from EPR for food waste to methane credits.
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Excited for Week 2 of #COP30 - kicking off with our event on 19 Nov, 16:30–17:30:
From Pledges to Practice: Implementing & Financing Food-Waste Reduction After COP30.
We’ll dive into how countries and cities can turn commitments into real action, from EPR for food waste to methane credits.
From Pledges to Practice: Implementing & Financing Food-Waste Reduction After COP30.
We’ll dive into how countries and cities can turn commitments into real action, from EPR for food waste to methane credits.
🌴Team Break on Ilha de Cotijuba!
Today we’re swapping our desks for sand, sea, and fresh island air. Cotijuba is a stunning Environmental Protection Area just off the coast of Belém 20 km of wild, peaceful beaches and nature at its best.
Our day: boat ride, breakfast, a light hike, lunch + dessert
Today we’re swapping our desks for sand, sea, and fresh island air. Cotijuba is a stunning Environmental Protection Area just off the coast of Belém 20 km of wild, peaceful beaches and nature at its best.
Our day: boat ride, breakfast, a light hike, lunch + dessert
November 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🌴Team Break on Ilha de Cotijuba!
Today we’re swapping our desks for sand, sea, and fresh island air. Cotijuba is a stunning Environmental Protection Area just off the coast of Belém 20 km of wild, peaceful beaches and nature at its best.
Our day: boat ride, breakfast, a light hike, lunch + dessert
Today we’re swapping our desks for sand, sea, and fresh island air. Cotijuba is a stunning Environmental Protection Area just off the coast of Belém 20 km of wild, peaceful beaches and nature at its best.
Our day: boat ride, breakfast, a light hike, lunch + dessert
Marching for the climate today in Belém! 🌎
(Well… not too hot, that’s the whole point.)
I’ll be out there walking, talking, and probably sweating—so come join me before I melt! 😅
(Well… not too hot, that’s the whole point.)
I’ll be out there walking, talking, and probably sweating—so come join me before I melt! 😅
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Marching for the climate today in Belém! 🌎
(Well… not too hot, that’s the whole point.)
I’ll be out there walking, talking, and probably sweating—so come join me before I melt! 😅
(Well… not too hot, that’s the whole point.)
I’ll be out there walking, talking, and probably sweating—so come join me before I melt! 😅
Week one at #COP30: chaotic, inspiring, and somehow survived. 🌍🔥
Life in Casa Latina, nonstop events, and the best part, conversations that mattered more than any panel. On to week two.
Boa noite, Belém. ✨🌙
Life in Casa Latina, nonstop events, and the best part, conversations that mattered more than any panel. On to week two.
Boa noite, Belém. ✨🌙
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Week one at #COP30: chaotic, inspiring, and somehow survived. 🌍🔥
Life in Casa Latina, nonstop events, and the best part, conversations that mattered more than any panel. On to week two.
Boa noite, Belém. ✨🌙
Life in Casa Latina, nonstop events, and the best part, conversations that mattered more than any panel. On to week two.
Boa noite, Belém. ✨🌙
COPs are wild - a million events at once, empty panels, mystery guests, and everyone sprinting to anything with free snacks. If you’re confused, congrats, you’re doing it right. 😂 #COP30”
November 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
COPs are wild - a million events at once, empty panels, mystery guests, and everyone sprinting to anything with free snacks. If you’re confused, congrats, you’re doing it right. 😂 #COP30”
🚨@UNEP just launched a breakthrough to help cities halve waste & cut emissions 🌍💚
Now we need real action — policies, funding & #EPR for food products to make it happen. #COP30 #ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy
Now we need real action — policies, funding & #EPR for food products to make it happen. #COP30 #ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🚨@UNEP just launched a breakthrough to help cities halve waste & cut emissions 🌍💚
Now we need real action — policies, funding & #EPR for food products to make it happen. #COP30 #ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy
Now we need real action — policies, funding & #EPR for food products to make it happen. #COP30 #ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy
Happening now at #COP30 💬
The EU made history with the first-ever prevention targets 🙌 Now it’s time to walk the talk - let’s make producers responsible for the full costs of food waste through
#EPR!
#ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #COP30
The EU made history with the first-ever prevention targets 🙌 Now it’s time to walk the talk - let’s make producers responsible for the full costs of food waste through
#EPR!
#ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #COP30
November 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Happening now at #COP30 💬
The EU made history with the first-ever prevention targets 🙌 Now it’s time to walk the talk - let’s make producers responsible for the full costs of food waste through
#EPR!
#ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #COP30
The EU made history with the first-ever prevention targets 🙌 Now it’s time to walk the talk - let’s make producers responsible for the full costs of food waste through
#EPR!
#ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #COP30
Fresh from Brazil 🇧🇷: Instituto Pólis just dropped a must-read report busting the “waste-to-energy” myth. 🔥
Launched at #COP30 - and guess who didn’t like it? 😏
bit.ly/4r2AHOE
Launched at #COP30 - and guess who didn’t like it? 😏
bit.ly/4r2AHOE
November 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Fresh from Brazil 🇧🇷: Instituto Pólis just dropped a must-read report busting the “waste-to-energy” myth. 🔥
Launched at #COP30 - and guess who didn’t like it? 😏
bit.ly/4r2AHOE
Launched at #COP30 - and guess who didn’t like it? 😏
bit.ly/4r2AHOE
At #COP30, waste incineration companies rebrand as “waste-to-energy” & “valorisation.” Sounds clean - until you remember Lausanne 🇨🇭, where dioxins from an old incinerator still poison soil. Burning waste isn’t climate action - it’s toxic PR. 💀🔥
bit.ly/4oEpzpC
bit.ly/4oEpzpC
November 13, 2025 at 7:37 AM
At #COP30, waste incineration companies rebrand as “waste-to-energy” & “valorisation.” Sounds clean - until you remember Lausanne 🇨🇭, where dioxins from an old incinerator still poison soil. Burning waste isn’t climate action - it’s toxic PR. 💀🔥
bit.ly/4oEpzpC
bit.ly/4oEpzpC
⏰ Happening at 15:30 today at #COP30!
What’s smarter for residual waste - chasing landfill gas or stopping it before it starts? Join @zerowasteeurope.eu @ISWA, and @Instituto 17 for a lively debate on methane prevention vs. gas capture.
No screen, but plenty of Belgian chocolate. 🍫
What’s smarter for residual waste - chasing landfill gas or stopping it before it starts? Join @zerowasteeurope.eu @ISWA, and @Instituto 17 for a lively debate on methane prevention vs. gas capture.
No screen, but plenty of Belgian chocolate. 🍫
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
⏰ Happening at 15:30 today at #COP30!
What’s smarter for residual waste - chasing landfill gas or stopping it before it starts? Join @zerowasteeurope.eu @ISWA, and @Instituto 17 for a lively debate on methane prevention vs. gas capture.
No screen, but plenty of Belgian chocolate. 🍫
What’s smarter for residual waste - chasing landfill gas or stopping it before it starts? Join @zerowasteeurope.eu @ISWA, and @Instituto 17 for a lively debate on methane prevention vs. gas capture.
No screen, but plenty of Belgian chocolate. 🍫
Today at COP30 (15:30, Nordic Pavilion):
🔥 Pre-treatment vs. Gas Capture — what really works to cut methane?
Join James Law, Janek Vahk & Vanice Nakano (mod. Ian McKee).
🍫 Belgian chocolate for the brave! #ClimateAction #ZeroWaste
🔥 Pre-treatment vs. Gas Capture — what really works to cut methane?
Join James Law, Janek Vahk & Vanice Nakano (mod. Ian McKee).
🍫 Belgian chocolate for the brave! #ClimateAction #ZeroWaste
November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Today at COP30 (15:30, Nordic Pavilion):
🔥 Pre-treatment vs. Gas Capture — what really works to cut methane?
Join James Law, Janek Vahk & Vanice Nakano (mod. Ian McKee).
🍫 Belgian chocolate for the brave! #ClimateAction #ZeroWaste
🔥 Pre-treatment vs. Gas Capture — what really works to cut methane?
Join James Law, Janek Vahk & Vanice Nakano (mod. Ian McKee).
🍫 Belgian chocolate for the brave! #ClimateAction #ZeroWaste
Methane is no joke - but our session has chocolate 😏
Nov 12, 15:30 @ Nordic Pavilion, COP30:
Pre-treatment vs. Gas Capture
Science, debate, and Belgian chocolate. What more could you want? 🍫🌍 #COP30
Nov 12, 15:30 @ Nordic Pavilion, COP30:
Pre-treatment vs. Gas Capture
Science, debate, and Belgian chocolate. What more could you want? 🍫🌍 #COP30
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Methane is no joke - but our session has chocolate 😏
Nov 12, 15:30 @ Nordic Pavilion, COP30:
Pre-treatment vs. Gas Capture
Science, debate, and Belgian chocolate. What more could you want? 🍫🌍 #COP30
Nov 12, 15:30 @ Nordic Pavilion, COP30:
Pre-treatment vs. Gas Capture
Science, debate, and Belgian chocolate. What more could you want? 🍫🌍 #COP30
At WastMAP at Work (Super Pollutants Pavilion) at #COP30 we shared how #ForkToFarm + GMH work with 15 cities across 6 countries to improve waste data. Many gaps remain, but open datasets like Italy 🇮🇹 & Catalonia 🇪🇸 show what’s possible. Global KPI framework coming soon! 🌍♻️
November 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM
At WastMAP at Work (Super Pollutants Pavilion) at #COP30 we shared how #ForkToFarm + GMH work with 15 cities across 6 countries to improve waste data. Many gaps remain, but open datasets like Italy 🇮🇹 & Catalonia 🇪🇸 show what’s possible. Global KPI framework coming soon! 🌍♻️
Today at #COP30 🌍 I’m joining @zerowasteeurope.eu & WBA for “Preventing Methane, Powering Change” - a discussion on how #biowaste & #biogas can cut methane and power real #climateaction.
🕚 11:00–12:00 local time
🕚 11:00–12:00 local time
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today at #COP30 🌍 I’m joining @zerowasteeurope.eu & WBA for “Preventing Methane, Powering Change” - a discussion on how #biowaste & #biogas can cut methane and power real #climateaction.
🕚 11:00–12:00 local time
🕚 11:00–12:00 local time