GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2021

Circular economics and the $57B e-waste opportunity. The plastic waste problem gets plenty of attention, and for good reason: If we continue mismanaging this material as usual, there could be 7.7 Just as stunning: Plastic isn't the fastest growing waste stream the world needs to deal with. . Heather Clancy. Some key moments.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2022

There are still major differences in the amount of waste generated across the world, and how it is disposed, a finding confirmed by a 2022 Global Waste Index compiled by waste management technology firm Sensoneo to mark Global Recycling Day (18 March). Illegal waste disposal is booming in Turkey.

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GreenBiz

JULY 15, 2020

Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand? Other technologies are in the mix, such as battery electric vehicles. Hydrogen from waste is an even smaller fish than hydrogen from renewable energy. There are only a few waste-to-hydrogen projects, most which are in early stages and relatively small scale.

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GreenBiz

JULY 16, 2020

The electronic waste collection conundrum. The primary reason I started covering the business of sustainability during the 2008 financial crisis wasn’t just because I was laid off from my position as editor of a technology trade publication. Heather Clancy. Thu, 07/16/2020 - 01:15. First, some stats.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2019

As the Environment Agency begins to review its Quality Protocol’s (QPs), it is time, according to one technology provider, to raise the bar much higher on PAS 110 regulations on the physical contamination in digestate.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2024

licence ) At a meeting on 17 January, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Waste and Recycling Committee approved an option to commission the building in the North West of two dry 1 anaerobic digestion (AD) plants – the very first plants ever built in England – as part of its Biowaste Management Strategy. “Dry

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U.S. Green Technology

JANUARY 21, 2022

Particularly now that society is becoming more aware and mindful of the environment and how the continuous production of waste affects it. The post A Beginner’s Guide To Organic Recycling appeared first on U.S. Green Technology. It’s one of the best practices that help preserve nature. There are many.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2019

On site with (left) operations director Gregor Keenan and (right) Louise McGregor, Head of Circular Economy, Zero Waste Scotland. Organic waste recycling firm Keenan Recycling has secured £540,000 from Zero Waste Scotland’s Circular Economy Investment Fund. The new centre in Linwood is due to open in March 2020.

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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

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.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Supercritical water can be a solvent for all organic materials including plastics. Its gas-like penetration power makes it a superior medium to decompose mixtures of complex waste plastics into value-added materials, which are feedstock for manufacturing new plastics.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Resource recovery technology firm Fiberight is one of the consortium partners. 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.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 7, 2023

As researchers continue to look for ways to decarbonize industries through clean energy, the same can be said about methods of H2 production, including waste to hydrogen technology. The answer is a frustrating “sometimes”  Waste to hydrogen technology remains in its early days.

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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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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

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 ” Will they come? On average households redirected 4.2

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Waste processing technology firm Anaergia OREX TM suggests its extrusion press technology has transformative potential in terms of how organic material is treated at municipal solid waste (MSW) processing sites, supporting renewable energy generation and helping the UK achieve its ambition of reaching net zero by 2050.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Startup Phood tackles food waste at the top of the food chain. By comparing that number to initial inventory amounts, the kitchen tracks its food waste. . Food and Agriculture Organization. The system uses that information to recommend changes within foodservice operations aimed at reducing food waste. . Jesse Klein.

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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

APRIL 12, 2021

Researchers from Coventry University are collaborating with Severn Trent and the Organics Group to turn sewage waste into a clean fuel for tankers and other vehicles. The project will look to capture waste ammonia from the utility’s sewage treatment facility and turn it into hydrogen.

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GreenTech Gazette

APRIL 1, 2024

Here’s what we know about the development of trains powered by human waste: Concept: Engineers are working on trains fueled by biomethane , a gas produced through the breakdown of organic materials like sewage sludge, food scraps, and animal manure. Stage: Prototype: A functional prototype was tested in 2020.

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U.S. Green Technology

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

This necessitates the shift from synthetic fertilizers to organic fertilizers that are less toxic to the environment and the people. Organic fertilizers come from materials such as recycled plant matter and animal waste, which are organic. Due to the materials used in their manufacture, organic.

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 29, 2024

Combining principles from various scientific disciplines, it addresses some of the most pressing challenges facing our planet, such as pollution, waste management, and climate change. Environmental engineers work on designing and implementing systems that reduce pollution, manage waste, and protect natural resources.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

One challenge which EMR faces is how it handles a series of non-biodegradable chemicals found in some plastics which are categorised as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Last year, the Environment Agency made changes to the classification of waste plastic produced by the treatment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

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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. Replate works with restaurants, caterers, food distributors, offices and other organizations to directly deliver their surplus food to those in need in local communities. The Rotten Truth About Food Waste.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Can big data, AI and chemical footprinting help the renewable energy sector avoid a toxic waste legacy? The launch of the digital economy has brought with it an expansion of disruptive technologies such as predictive analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics that are readily being used to transform the marketplace.

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Greentown Labs

MAY 7, 2024

Over the past six months, the Greentown Go Make 2023 startup cohort has worked closely with Shell to accelerate partnerships to deploy and commercialize technologies for carbon utilization, storage, and traceability. “The Go Make 2023 program was incredibly transformational for our company,” says Caravel Bio’s CEO Emily Weinberg. “We

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

Energy-from-waste operator enfinium has announced (on 11 April) it is progressing plans to invest around £200 million in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology at the Parc Adfer energy from waste facility in Deeside, North Wales.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 26, 2021

We turn on the faucetor flush the toilet and out it comes, ready to hydrate us or wash away our waste. How does the process work, and what are some of the technologies used? Next, bacteria is added in order to break down the biological elements in the water, such as soap and food waste. Read on to find out more.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Replate is a food rescue organization that leverages technology and logistics to match surplus food from businesses with communities in need. Through these efforts, companies reduce waste, mitigate climate change, and counter food insecurity. Meanwhile, 1 in 9 people remain undernourished. HOW DONATING FOOD WITH REPLATE WORKS.

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U.S. Green Technology

APRIL 3, 2023

While food waste contributes significantly to global pollution, using food waste to generate energy can make a significant impact. In reality, converting food waste to energy may be the new solution we seek. Food waste contains organic refuse such as eggshells, stems, and peels. Green Technology.

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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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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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GreenTech Gazette

MARCH 1, 2023

There are several new and emerging technologies for recycling that are being developed and implemented around the world. 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.

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AFN Sustainable Protein

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Singapore-based insect protein producer Nutrition Technologies has closed a $20 million equity round. Nutrition Technologies will use the the funds to expand into new markets, launch new products, accelerate R&D, and create new strategic partnerships. Why it matters.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 13, 2022

The global partnership between the two organizations will implement advanced technology to intercept and clean up waste in some of the world’s major rivers. River in C?n City, Vietnam as one of 15 river locations around the world to tackle plastic pollution.

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