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Landfill and recycling both down, and incineration on the up: Scotland waste summary 2020 published

Envirotec Magazine

This includes waste incinerated, incinerator outputs recycled, and organic material recycled that does not meet quality standards. This is largely due to increased recycling for high impact waste materials as well as reductions in waste generated and reduced landfilling of biodegradable waste. million tonnes (62.9%) from 2005.

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An enduring threat to water?

Envirotec Magazine

As PFAS show no sign of biodegradation at all, they have been described as “forever chemicals”, enduring permanently in the environment1. Tetra Tech has a long history of managing PFAS, with staff working to characterise and develop treatment approaches since 2005. Some of these are listed in the image caption, opposite. Who can help?

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12 good things that happened for the environment in 2019

AGreenLiving

A collaboration between the Peruvian government, the National Wildlife Federation, conservation organization Sociedad Peruana de Ecodesarrollo and the Peruvian Palm Oil Producers’ Association (JUNPALMA) led to an agreement to only produce sustainable and deforestation-free palm oil by 2021.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

Still others are driving sustainability at nonprofit organizations and consultancies. He served as corporate counsel on policy at Greenspot Smart Mobility, an EV charging startup, after clerking at various organizations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Natural Resources Defense Council. Myisha Majumder.

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

AGreenLiving

Still others are driving sustainability at nonprofit organizations and consultancies. He served as corporate counsel on policy at Greenspot Smart Mobility, an EV charging startup, after clerking at various organizations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Natural Resources Defense Council.