GreenBiz

JULY 16, 2020

The electronic waste collection conundrum. Quite simply, I had become obsessed with the tech industry’s then-blasé attitude about the seemingly intractable problem of electronic waste. . Quite simply, I had become obsessed with the tech industry’s then-blasé attitude about the seemingly intractable problem of electronic waste. .

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 7, 2022

A new method helps recover gold from E-waste at a higher rate than it can be extracted from fresh ore (image credit: Reiko Matsushita, Shinta Watanabe). A big problem with the disposal of nuclear and electronic wastes is that the process wastes precious metals such as gold and platinum-group metals, which are key metals in computer chips.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As part of its ongoing work to raise awareness about the benefits of recycling aluminium packaging, Alupro has launched an educational video taking viewers behind the scenes of the post-consumer journey – from recycling bin through to reprocessing.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2022

There’s no reason why they can’t soak up valuable knowledge while they’re young, especially when it comes to environmental education, which is more important than ever in today’s world. These materials can be recycled using reusable water bottles rather than disposable ones.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Propylene or polyethene pellets in a waste plastic recycling machine. Non-household end-use plastic waste is generated by ‘end-users’ from commercial activities (e.g., It showcases the potential for substantial cost savings and environmental benefits in handling this often-neglected waste stream.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 15, 2022

Dyl Kurpil, Managing Director of enforcement solutions firm District Enforcement, argues that the best way to eradicate fly tipping, especially on a commercial scale, is to improve education and access to consistent, joined up, refuse services. Waste explosion. A number of plans are being discussed to address this issue.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

Biomedical waste is a term used to describe waste that is generated from healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. This type of waste can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not managed properly. Additionally, it can pose health risks to humans and animals.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A new campaign calls for multi-sector collaboration to tackle the e-waste crisis and drive behaviour change amongst young people. Despite a growing e-waste crisis, 45% of young people have never recycled a phone. Furthermore, 38% of young people have disposed of their phone in general waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

“People were willing to compost garden waste if they were given the bins to do so.” Most organic household waste ends up in landfills where it generates methane. Composting food and garden waste can significantly reduce these emissions. “As People were willing to compost garden waste if they were given the bins to do so.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A state-of-the-art facility to allow the recycling of flexible plastics is to open in Glenrothes, Fife. The company behind the project, Yes Recycling, writes: As an experienced recycler, we specialise in hard-to-recycle plastics, including banknotes, hard hats, printed packaging film, and post-industrial and construction waste streams.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 3, 2021

There are so many benefits that come with an effective recycling program. It can help you to do something good for the environment, will clean up your business better, and may even reduce the amount that you spend on waste removal. . Let’s dive into what you can do to set up an effective recycling program. . Your trash.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 9, 2020

Formalizing your office recycling program is often a great step forward in creating a more sustainable business and company. An official recycling policy can guide employees and demonstrate a sense of commitment toward sustainability in your business. Writing and distributing an office recycling policy document is highly recommended.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2022

Sustainable Waste Management. Through our partnership with Green Office Academy, we’ve created a list of five quick and useful tips on how to reduce your waste. For more information on sustainable waste management by recycling in the office, you can also check out this article. Weigh the bags.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Green Campus Initiatives are a comprehensive approach adopted by educational institutions worldwide to promote eco-friendly practices on campus. The benefits range from environmental conservation to economic savings, educational enrichment, and social responsibility. The importance of green initiatives cannot be overstated.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 16, 2022

Were you aware that more than 50 million tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) is produced each and every year? This is why appreciating how to minimise the production of e-waste has become an important concern. Implement a Recycling Programme. Make it a point to develop an in-house recycling programme. Smartphones.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Based on the results, they propose the creation of a national carbon credit fund to support sustainable waste management initiatives. The national composition of MSW is 50% organic matter, 35% recyclables and 15% landfill refuse. Harmonia and Ibertioga have very high rates of waste reuse (56% and 67% respectively).

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Greentown Labs

MAY 16, 2023

Michael Fletcher and Kristeen Reynolds are bringing their passion for sneaker culture, circularity, and community engagement to the pavement with DrinKicks —a startup turning food waste and recycled materials into shoes with 89 percent lower carbon emissions than their cow-leather counterparts. Think again.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

These issues underscore the importance of environmental education in schools. This blog post explores the role, benefits, and challenges of integrating environmental education into the school curriculum. Our planet faces significant environmental challenges, ranging from climate change to biodiversity loss.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The potential yearly cost of collecting and recycling these vapes – according to the same research – now stands at £200 million which currently isn’t being paid for by vape producers, importers and retailers. It also explored the preferred recycling solutions for vapes.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 30, 2023

Joseph Doherty is managing director of waste and resource recovery firm Re-Gen. The householder is central to every decision regarding collections, recycling rates, and addressing ‘wishcycling’ which has also been in the newspaper headlines recently. The introduction of a digital deposit return is state of the art.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 29, 2024

Since everything has a shelf life, some wonder if this way to use H2 is truly clean Are hydrogen fuel cells recyclable? Now, many are questioning how green H2 can be if the materials needed to use it as clean energy cannot be recycled. That said, there are many materials in these units that can be recycled.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2020

As part of an urgent programme to safeguard China’s food security, president Xi Jinping recently launched ‘operation empty plate’ – an initiative to minimise food waste. With the threat looming, Xi Jinping has declared that wasting food is no longer an option. Firstly, we need to improve education.

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Green Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

MAIN PAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSOR PROFILES WHY SPONSOR ADVISORY BOARD REGISTER Resources Forum Agenda Education Program Leadership Awards Sponsor Profiles Why Sponsor? All education sessions and showcase videos will be available on demand following the live Sustainable Facilities Forum on May 18th. and many more.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 22, 2021

California’s ambitious goal of reaching 75% recycling by 2020 was unsuccessful – the state has only achieved 37% in 2019 ( 1 ). Join our discussion around transforming the waste industry with technology, passion, and people. WCS board members and waste specialists, Sara Fuentes and Julia Murphy, will moderate the discussion.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 13, 2021

Without access to office recycle bins and other on-site programs, this is a perfect time to foster new habits with your employees that they can use at home. Here are a few tips to make this Earth Day engaging and transformational and instill lasting habits with your employees, even if life looks a bit different right now: Educate.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 26, 2021

These waste materials vary in size from large to microscopic, but all move at such a high speed that they represent potentially mission-ending risk by penetrating everything from spacesuits to fuel tanks, and even the hulls of space shuttles. Rubicon is the leading software platform for waste, recycling, and sustainability solutions.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

This Global Recycling Day (18 March), Robert Lockyer, CEO and founder of Delta Global, a sustainable packaging solutions provider for luxury fashion brands, discusses some of the ways in which he believes the industry is making great headway in terms of recyclability, as well as where more can still be done.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

More than 53 million metric tonnes of e-waste was produced in 2019. The reactionary purchasing of additional IT equipment has sparked new e-waste fears, as enterprises collectively increase the volumes of devices they own. Alan Bentley, Head of Global Strategy, Blancco.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 22, 2021

I also have observed firsthand how technology-driven innovation is disrupting the traditional grocery supply chain, opening new doors to reducing food waste and helping the world to think differently about how we source food. For meal kits, packaging waste was one of those unintended consequences.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 20, 2021

cities, Replate is a tech-driven nonprofit that combats food waste by connecting food donors and food rescuers together. Food waste is both a social and environmental issue and by finding a way to fully utilize perfectly good food, insecure communities find relief and the environmental repercussions of food waste are avoided.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JANUARY 16, 2022

A panel of circular economy specialists exploring recycling solutions for solar and storage technologies. We need to consider effective end-of-life strategies to ensure clean energy components don’t end up in our waste streams and landfills. Join us as we discuss how to avoid a solar and storage waste crisis! February 24, 2022.

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Green Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In July 2017 China, which is by far the world’s largest importer and recycler of scrap metals, plastic and paper, notified the World Trade Organization that it planned to effectively ban imports of 24 types of scrap , which its environment ministry called “foreign garbage,” by the end of the year. The world’s recycler. Geyer et al.,

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

APRIL 24, 2021

discussing how to educate yourself on climate change and how to turn that knowledge into action. Hear from environmental education industry expert, Katie Michel, Terra.do’s head of Communications of Outreach, and learn how to put your knowledge into action. President and Founder at Smart Waste Inc. May 20, 2021. Virtual Event.

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Green Living Guy

JUNE 21, 2020

From producing tons of food waste per year to keeping Continue Reading. The post How to Green Our Education System appeared first on Green Living Guy. Every day, more people join in by greening their lifestyles and creating a more sustainable future. Some schools, however, are still behind the curve.

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Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2020

They've innovated on raw materials, resulting in Aquafil's Econyl yarn that it recycles from ghost fishing nets, carpet fluff and other would-be waste. Buying 100 percent-recycled nylon from Aquafil has helped Interface reduce the carbon footprint of its carpet tile by 69 percent. It’s not easy to be ahead of your time.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With over 14,000 wind turbine blades expected to reach the end of their usable life within the next three years in the UK, recycling them will help the sector reduce its carbon footprint, according to the Wind Turbine Blade Recycling P2 report released by the Energy Transition Alliance.

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