Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

A UK-based demonstration plant that generates industrial biotechnology sugars and other recycled material streams from the paper and card in mixed household waste has come online in May 2022. The products will be used in the production of several high-performance bio-based materials. Watch this space!”.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

If you want to make your business more sustainable in 2021 and bounce back from the current economic crisis, reducing your business waste is a great place to start. Even if you believe you already have an effective waste reduction strategy in place, taking a closer look will help you find ways to make additional improvement.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

However, the most important one is waste management and recycling. According to Statista, worldwide municipal solid waste generation is expected to grow by 70% to 3.4 As per OECD, 22% of plastic waste is mismanaged, and only 9% is recycled globally. You Meet Waste Diversion Targets. You Can Save Money.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

An 11-strong European consortium has secured funding for a project to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of generating waste sugars derived from household waste and producing a range of high-performance bio-based materials and products. Reduce environmental plastic pollution levels.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

How Perdue, Smithfield and Silver Fern Farms are reducing packaging waste. Food companies have a dual responsibility when it comes to waste reduction aspirations: optimizing their operations to minimize food waste while reducing the amount of other materials — especially the waste associated with packaging — sent to landfill.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

Whether you’re a happy-go-lucky ‘wish-cycler’ – tossing waste in the hope it can be recycled – or one who routinely agonizes over different diameters of plastic wrapping, there’s no harm in picking up a clearer understanding of the whole process. So, if in doubt, leave it out!

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2021

million, including the help of PRN funding, the UK’s largest producer of damp-proof membranes is increasing its capacity for recycling ethylene-based plastics by 66 per cent. Mercers, which is based in Bolton, transforms plastic packaging waste into 100 per cent recycled damp-proof membrane. Thanks to an injection of £6.1

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The Environmental Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Thus, there is a need for energy-efficient architecture. First-world countries are responsible for most of the fossil fuels consumption and waste generation. With advanced technology and system implementation, they can perform waste management. In that case, you need to use more fossil fuels, electricity and create more waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

An exploded view of an EV battery: Researchers have demonstrated a method to upcycle end-of-life battery waste into materials that can be used for ‘next generation’ battery cathodes. The researchers believe this is the first time such materials have been made from recycled EV battery feedstock.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Rocket Industrial helps organizations reduce waste with their innovative packaging solutions. ? of landfill garbage is packaging material of some kind, meaning waste reduction demands a global shift to avoid throwaway solutions, and supporting this shift is the packaging distribution company Rocket Industrial. generated 291.4

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

For example, the energy needed to keep website servers running, the materials used for packaging, and the fuel for shipping products all impact your carbon footprint as an online business. Using packaging materials that use mostly recycled materials is a good choice.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Benefits of temporary structures Reduced construction waste: Temporary structures are typically constructed off-site, in controlled factory environments. This off-site construction approach minimizes the amount of waste generated on-site compared to traditional building methods.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 10, 2022

Recycling and waste management business Levenseat has announced plans to invest £4m upgrading a new Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), which it purchased for an undisclosed sum from Avondale Environmental on 10 May.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Recycling technologies for end-of-life lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are not keeping pace with the rapid rise of electric vehicles, storing up a potentially huge waste management problem for the future, according to a new study. To recycle these efficiently, they must be disassembled and the resulting waste streams separated.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 14, 2023

As a complete design, equipment, and consumables supplier, Volm Companies believe they have a unique and exciting opportunity to provide thoughtful solutions that help reduce landfill waste and meet the demands of a more environmentally conscious world. PGA netting manufactured for PGA tournaments – this material is then recycled.

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Business Green

MARCH 17, 2020

Veolia has this week started delivering low carbon heat through a new district heating scheme powered by unrecyclable waste in Leeds. The Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility (RERF), operated by Veolia on behalf of Leeds City Council, was opened in 2016 in support of the city's zero waste goals.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

It is also a smart way for companies to be greener as they do not have staff commuting too and from work each day as well as using energy in the office, which also means that you can make big savings on your energy bill when it comes to remote work. Use Eco-Friendly Suppliers and Materials. Use Energy-Efficient Equipment.

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Solar Industry

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Qcells has announced a partnership with SOLARCYCLE to recycle the company’s decommissioned, owned and installed solar panels in the U.S. Recycled materials from Qcells’ panels, such as aluminum, silver, copper, silicon and low-iron glass are set to be reused in the domestic supply chain for future manufacturing.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Furnace used in steel making: Among the funding recipients was a programme that uses machine learning to improve energy efficiency and material loss in this sector. million in Government funding to help improve energy efficiency, productivity and sustainability of manufacturing processes.

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Charged

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Aqua Metals has developed a novel battery recycling process. 6K Energy produces sustainable materials for lithium-ion batteries. The MOU includes a proposed supply agreement for recycled materials from Aqua Metals to meet the critical mineral needs of the 13,000-tonnes-per-year PlusCAM facility.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The following are the reasons why: Use Less Energy. Because of this, less energy is needed in constructing the building. Because of this, less energy is needed in constructing the building. Additionally, energy-saving features are standard in modular construction. Produce Less Waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The initiative will further reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, preserve a wide range of materials that can be recycled into products as diverse as pet bedding, carpet underlay, and even stab-proof vests, and has also created 25 new local jobs. Some fibres are even mixed with Kevlar to make stab-proof vests.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials. Renewable energy sources.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 11, 2023

A trade association representing petroleum companies and a controversy-ridden waste management firm are sponsoring dinners at this year’s Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) conference, DeSmog can reveal. Veolia is a French company that operates in 58 countries worldwide, primarily in the water, waste, and energy sectors.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

February saw an apparent line in the sand emerging between European waste management regulation commentators over the merits of introducing mandatory mixed waste sorting (MWS) – prior to thermal treatment and landfill disposal – versus focusing on making improvements to source separation. MWS could save between 10.2

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GreenBiz

JUNE 30, 2020

For example, as the world reopens after shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company plans to reduce the energy it uses in its retail stores as it related to lighting and heating. One of the challenges is that the amount of recycled silver available is pretty low. With that in mind, Pandora plans to help build up the supply.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

This is an essential process for businesses as it enables them to not only help save on money on their energy bills but also the environment too. One way businesses can reduce their environmental impact is by reducing energy consumption. Businesses can also reduce their environmental impact by reducing the amount of waste they produce.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 13, 2022

Home heating systems and boilers are among the biggest consumers of energy. You can regulate your energy consumption by installing a smart meter in your home. Smart meters are beneficial to anyone who cares about their carbon footprint and someone who would like to reduce their energy bills. Compost food waste.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 20, 2021

It’s so important for businesses to commit to recycling as many of their waste materials as possible, and metal recycling is a huge part of that. Metal recycling isn’t as simple as you might think. Save Money By Recycling Metal. Look For Responsible Metal Recycling Businesses.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A new waste incinerator is claimed to be “turning heads” in the recycling and waste processing world because of its ability to process previously unrecyclable materials and its efficiency in using the exhaust heat generated by a vortex to produce electricity, district heating and food production.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 30, 2021

Inefficient and wasteful plumbing practices can cause considerable environmental damage. The effects of said practices are costly: Poor materials can pollute their surrounding environment. Poor materials can prove to be dangerous to the health of those within the home. Recycle old pipes and appliances. Recycled steel.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Plastic pet toys, plastic poop bags, and pet waste all have an adverse effect on the environment. From using eco-friendly pet products to handling dog and cat waste responsibly, practicing low-impact pet ownership is essential. Practice Eco-Friendly Waste Management Dispose of pet waste responsibly.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 4, 2022

Reusing and repurposing materials decreases the need for new manufacturing, which, in turn, reduces emissions and waste. However, not everyone realizes that lightbulbs need proper recycling, too. Not only do they contain hazardous materials in some instances, but they also make up a significant portion of landfill waste.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 29, 2024

Now, many are questioning how green H2 can be if the materials needed to use it as clean energy cannot be recycled. After all, the entire idea of sustainable energy is to reduce the problems contributing to climate change, not simply create them in new places. FAQs on Materials Used to Make a Hydrogen Fuel Cell 1.

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GreenTech Gazette

MARCH 1, 2023

Here are a few examples: Chemical recycling: Chemical recycling is a new technology that breaks down plastic waste into its basic building blocks, which can then be used to make new plastic products. This process is more efficient than traditional mechanical recycling, which can only process certain types of plastics.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Packaging is clearly an issue, but there are other challenges for brands wanting to lower their environmental impact, including carbon production, water waste and energy consumption. MINIMIZING PACKAGING WASTE. So, if you’re a beauty or personal care brand, where do you start to tackle your sustainability goals? Lynn Power.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2021

The firm says the facility will be able to re-use 100% of the PET it takes in and help recycle some of the 4.9 million tonnes of plastic waste created in the UK annually. This will become increasingly important from this time next year, when a new la­w will see any packaging that contains less than 30% recycled PET taxed.

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