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Recycling e-waste should be a legal requirement in the EU, says report

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A UN-backed report funded by the EU outlines a proposal whereby the recycling of certain components and sub-systems within electronic equipment should be mandated by law. Acceptance by the manufacturing and recycling industry is also needed, as the standards will only work when there is widespread adoption.”.

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£80m boost to help UK businesses tackle carbon emissions

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The UK government announced the disbursement of over £80 million funding on 28 June, intended to give a boost to a range of projects geared towards ditching fossil fuels in favour of cleaner energy sources. Projects include hydrogen-powered cornflake production and low-carbon Scottish whisky distillation. million from the government.

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Energy saving innovations dominate Scottish Environment Business Awards

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There were 12 winners at the annual “VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards” in Glasgow on Tuesday 1 November, recognising innovations including a system for using treated wastewater to provide heating, and a solution that empowers homeowners in striving for net zero. Engaging Scotland Award – The Highland Council.

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Comment: Smart water reuse and flood management technology “could be a vital strategic water asset”

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Water infrastructure planners should aim to exploit emergent digitally-controlled rainwater storage and recycling technologies to contribute substantially to water demand reduction targets, as well as reducing flood and pollution risks, say experts. SDS says its Intellistorm system is operating successfully at Southbank Place.

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High-tech greywater reuse for exclusive residences

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A next-generation smart greywater-recycling system has been installed at a residential development in one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. Accurate usage calculations. By contrast, an MBR system would require a minimum usage rate to be reached before it could be set in operation. 80hollandpark.com.

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Using data to create a safer environment for lone workers on an AD plant

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Will Rogers is health and safety director at Eco Verde Energy, a firm that provides operational, advisory and back office support to anaerobic digestion plants. Will Rogers of Eco Verde Energy (EVE) shares insight into how AD plants specifically can provide a safer working environment for operators. Adoption of a new technology.

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Pioneering projects celebrated by foundation behind water documentary

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Salesforce tower in downtown San Francisco: The software firm was lauded for its support for blackwater reuse in a commercial high-rise building. It has also achieved a 50% reduction in energy savings. This is the first and largest district-scale blackwater recycling system in a commercial building in California.