Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2020

CIRIA, the Construction Industry Research and Information Association has commissioned a new research project that aims to produce concise, up to date, interactive guidance on the whole surplus soil management process from ‘cradle to grave’, with Stantec appointed as the project research contractor.

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Econaur

MARCH 19, 2020

This composting setup will reduce the load of waste dumped by almost 30 tonnes per month. This waste will be converted to close to 3000-4500 kilos of nutrient-rich (Nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium viz. Kitchen waste composting has a very tangible impact on the climate and the environment. Organic Solution Cleaning Solution.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2022

We would be doing the climate a great service if we just left garden waste alone, instead of shuttling it out of our gardens, according to the calculations of University of Copenhagen professor Per Gundersen. At the same time, leaves and other garden waste are a boon for backyard biodiversity and soil.

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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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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Did you realize that by throwing food out, you’re also wasting water and causing climate change? billion tonnes of food worth $1 trillion is lost or wasted yearly. According to a World Food Programme (WEP) estimate, about a third of all food produced each year is wasted or lost before it can be eaten. Approximately 1.3

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 7, 2023

The biomethane industry, policy makers and regulators need to work closely together to fully realise these benefits, prioritising organic waste and residue feedstocks, incentivizing sustainable agricultural production and valorising biomethane co-products (digestate and biogenic CO2).”

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Japanese knotweed removal firm Environet UK has developed a method for converting waste from Japanese knotweed and other invasive plants into biochar, with the potential to eliminate the need for environmentally damaging and expensive landfill disposal in the future.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 6, 2021

Waste: an environmental justice issue we should be talking about. For nearly two decades, Flowers, a recent awardee of the MacArthur Foundation "genius grant ," has been bringing attention to failing water and waste sanitation infrastructure in rural areas. Deonna Anderson. Wed, 01/06/2021 - 01:30. Read an excerpt here.).

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

Industry specialists working on contaminated land are being urged to use the new British Standard BS 10176 for soil sampling. Good soil VOC data begins with good sampling practices. Concerns raised over reliability of old-style VOC testing.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Anaerobic digestion is a process whereby organic materials such as energy crops, agricultural residues, manures and food waste are broken down by bacteria in the absence of oxygen, generating biogas (mostly a mixture of methane, carbon dioxide and nitrogen). Here, we take a look at the seven main benefits of AD to farmers… What is AD?

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 15, 2023

CSA enhances soil health and builds climate resilience, while aiming to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. We evaluate if this sustainable agricultural practice can serve as a climate-smart agricultural practice in terms of food production, soil health, and environmental sustainability. What is biochar?

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) published statistics on 7 December detailing household waste collected across all local authorities during 2020, as well as waste landfilled and incinerated in Scotland in 2020. Household waste generated increased 0.3% Household waste generated increased 0.3%

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Grist

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Stanley, a founder of the environmental organization Upland Grassroots, recalls telling Silliboy, vice chief of the Aroostook Band of Micmac Nation, “This will be worth it someday.”. Because of their ability to bind to proteins, PFAS tend to bioaccumulate — building up in soil, water, and even human bodies.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The Japanese knotweed removal industry generates thousands of tonnes of plant waste every year which is consigned to landfill sites where it either regrows or decays, giving off harmful gases such as methane. We recognise our business activities create waste and emissions to land, air and water which we seek to mitigate as best we can.

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Business Green

JUNE 7, 2021

Global assessment of soil pollution warns of major threat to food supplies unless urgent action is taken to accelerate adoption of sustainable farming practices and tackle industrial waste. The report highlights how soils are being damaged on multiple fronts thanks to a combination of unsustainable farming and industrial practices.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Understanding Modern Poultry Farming According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) , the global production of poultry meat has dramatically increased from 9 to 133 million tonnes from 1961 to 2020 to cater to the rising demand. Waste Management A major advancement in modern poultry farming practices is efficient waste management.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Mulched leaves and grass clippings return nutrients to the soil and reduces the need for fertilizing. An excess of leaves and yard waste can be composted with food waste in a backyard compost pile. It also provides a habitat for beneficial insects and adds compost nutrients to the soil. Use city yard waste collections.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) conducted live demonstrations of its industrial Supercritical Water Oxidation (iSCWO) system for destroying PFAS chemicals before a delegation of government, remediation, and waste management company representatives on 29 August. It’s time to end the cycle of PFAS contamination for good.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

In Biogas: Pathways to 2030, WBA details how deploying AD to capture and recycle the billion tonnes of organic wastes generated annually by human activity could play a major part in the fight against climate change. Today, only 2% of this organic matter is treated through AD and transformed into a green gas and a biofertiliser.

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CleanTech Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

Biochar is a carbon-rich powdered or granular substance produced by burning organic biomass in a low-oxygen environment; a process called pyrolysis. Biochar can.

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Greenability Magazine

MARCH 16, 2021

Americans waste almost as much food as they eat. That translates to $165 billion in wasted food per year in the United States. production of uneaten food wastes 25 percent of fresh water and results in 23 percent of methane emissions. Some of that food waste happens on a large commercial scale. Additionally, U.S.

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Low Impact

JUNE 16, 2021

Members of Lowimpact have become involved in the world of mutual credit, while Chris has tried to convince us that the future of farming is mixed, organic smallholdings rather than giant industrial farms using pesticides. Here, I’ll focus on organic farming. We think that this is very important.

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Greenability Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Here’s how to take advantage of this season’s gardener’s “gold,” get free fertilizer for next year’s garden, and help slow climate change by sequestering carbon in the soil. As we rediscover the incredible role of microbial life in our soil, we realize how important it is for us to do whatever we can to support them.”. “As

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Greenability Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Here’s how to take advantage of this season’s gardener’s “gold,” get free nutrients for next year’s garden, and help slow climate change by sequestering carbon in the soil. As we rediscover the incredible role of microbial life in our soil, we realize how important it is for us to do whatever we can to support them.”. “As

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MAY 1, 2023

Creative ways to recycle your food waste Written by Anca Enache According to Feeding America, 119 billion pounds of food are wasted in the United States each year. Almost 40% of this is food waste in our homes. I have never liked to waste food. Don't scrap composting! How amazing is this?! We ARE actually in control!

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

Packaging and food waste are some of the most common things in your daily life that you recycle. Paper, plastic, and glass are processed for repurposing, while food scraps make for composting that enriches soil while helping reduce landfill emissions. But what happens to old clothes? Why Recycle Your Clothes?

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

New product aims to meet one quarter of the UK demand by using waste streams from the paper industry. The solution uses waste streams from the paper industry to produce Agribed , a bedding material specifically developed to support the welfare of chickens and turkeys.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Organic practices : For a very long time, farmers have been using fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to reduce the number of pests and insects in the crops. These changes can bring many benefits to farmers the health of the soil is increased, fresh crops are produced, and benefits to the climate are increased.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. The circular economy concept is all about making better use of natural resources such as forests, soil, water, air, metals and minerals. David McGinty.

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Waste was splattered on the floor and walls, even around the electrical panels. All that s**t is dripping down on you,” says Torbett, a 51-year-old former employee of Austin Master Services, a radioactive oilfield waste facility in Martins Ferry, Ohio. The boots worn by a now-former worker of Austin Master Services.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

When it comes to waste, plastic was found to have the highest relative environmental impact in the nursery system (about 80% of the value of the total footprint). Improve Cultivation Techniques to be Organic . Natural and organic gardening techniques can provide this reliability while also being good for the environment.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JANUARY 16, 2022

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! With over 10 years of experience in the Waste and Recycling Industry, Sara is a leader in abating waste.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

Waste Products. Unfortunately, these products can soak through the soil and down onto the water table. These waste products can cause a number of health issues. In general, these metals come from mining operations, underground plumbing, waste disposal centers, and even natural mineral deposits. Organic Contaminants.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 4, 2020

The berry grows best in boggy, water-soaked soil that can’t be used for many other crops. The water in natural land supports the cranberry bog and in return, the cranberry bog enriches the soil that supports outside land.". Farmers also addressed irrigation systems and sprinklers that had unnecessary runoff, causing water waste. .

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2022

Total organic carbon (TOC) analysis is quickly emerging as one of the most essential tools available for assessing water and soil samples, as it delivers key insights for contamination monitoring, environmental analysis and purification benchmarking.

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Green Living Guy

AUGUST 26, 2021

Composting at home is a wonderful way to get rid of your vegetable scraps and yard waste. Once this waste begins to break down, you’ll also have a terrific soil additive that will grow even more abundant veggies, fruits, and flowers. Composting takes a balance of waste, a little work, and time.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

Biodigesters are an effective way to reduce the carbon footprint of a business, easily manage food waste, and save money. A biodigester is a system that biologically digests organic material, either anaerobic (without oxygen ) or aerobically (with oxygen). Microbes and other bacteria break down organic materials in a biodigester.

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