Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2019

According to Gemidan, plastic, glass and metal still pollutes the soil – despite PAS 110. Gemidan also claim that long-awaited regulation on local authority food waste collection will dramatically increase the amount of feedstock available for AD operators.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

With applications ranging from drone surveys to in-situ soil and water analysis, photonics is enabling more sustainable practices and transforming the way we monitor and protect our environment. These devices empower scientists and researchers to perform rapid, accurate soil analysis directly in the field.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When that happens, materials discarded into landfills as waste are set to become a valuable commodity. That’s why the waste industry should be talking more about landfill mining, says Chris Williams, founder and CEO of ISB Global, a UK-based software and solutions provider for the global waste management and recycling sector.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Carpet waste is a huge issue in UK, as an area the size of Birmingham is thrown away every year. Carpet Recycling UK, a trade association set up to encourage carpet recycling, oversees 73% of diverted carpet waste being sent to incineration at an approximate climate cost of £16.5 million a year to society.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 15, 2022

Recent works completed in South Croydon used the proprietary soil enhancement system developed by Soil Science. Challenging factors with construction include the complexity of the supply chain, and the sheer quantity of waste generated. It’s incredibly easy to create waste in the construction industry.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

They’re also used to produce quality adhesives, plastics and rubber products, and much more. Come to think of it, it’s hard to imagine life without specialty plastics. Their production is often linked to high carbon emissions , water pollution, and plastic waste problems. Effective Waste Water Treatment.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Bill establishes a new “independent watchdog”, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), to fulfil this role, and it will seemingly hold the government to account on long-term, legally-binding targets in relation to biodiversity, air quality, water and waste management as well as its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Reduce your waste. Making simple changes to how you get rid of your waste can have a massive impact. Composting your food waste is the easiest way to start reducing your waste and plays a crucial part in the nitrogen cycle by returning enriched soil to the ground- perfect for when you start your own vegetable patch.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 27, 2023

Led by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the task force brought together leaders from some of the largest chemical using, product-making, and waste management companies to share information and work out a way forward for the global polymers in liquid formulations (PLFs) industry. Without knowing it, we interact with PLFs every day.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 14, 2020

The state of our environment today is due to the broadening issues arising from loss of biodiversity, inappropriate means of disposing of waste , overpopulation, the depletion of natural resources, and increased deforestation. A report published by the United Nations environmental program estimates the amount of solid waste matter is at 11.2

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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). Composting can help reduce waste, save money, and be of usage with organic gardening practices. Organic waste in landfills generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

London-based recycling tech business, Sorted, has raised £1.65 Using computer vision, spectroscopy and coloured lasers driven by AI, their solution identifies, differentiates and pinpoints valuable items on recycling lines. billion tonnes of waste is dumped globally, with devastating effects on our air, oceans and soil.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Perc is classified as being so dangerous to humans that it must be handled as hazardous waste, yet 90% of dry cleaners in the US use it. After the Dry cleaning process has taken place waste water/separator water is left over. Contaminate water supplies and soils, making them toxic for the animals and plants that live there.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 12, 2020

Along the way, the plastic cases used to protect our expensive investment quickly become outdated and end up in landfills, where they sit for hundreds to thousands of years. Most recently, Pela acquired a fellow Canadian company in a partnership that includes a plastic-free personal care collection. to 2 years.

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Sustainability Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2021

As we enjoy our new gifts, it’s sobering to think of packaging waste such as plastic mailers and bubble wrap adding to landfill or ending up in oceans. This is a concern not only for the oceans and the creatures that live there, but increasingly for human health as we consume plastic in the foods we eat. billion shipping boxes.”

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Designed to help tackle plastic waste in the hospitality industry, the Green Box is a circular hotel amenities kit full of bathroom items made from compostable plastic. After 10 weeks, the material transforms into a combination of soil fertilizer and biogas, which qualifies as a renewable energy source.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

This hard-to-reach 20% of emissions resides within sectors including agriculture, plastics, cement, and waste. To reach Net Zero, intersections between plastics, proteins and plants, three seemingly unconnected systems, may hold the key. ” Dr Mike Mason, another co-author, talks about the problems of plastics here.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2021

But all of this stuff is made from resources of some kind, uses up energy and eventually winds up as waste. Improving data center energy efficiency helps cut down on energy waste, supports cyber security and avoids technical failures, thus creating financial savings and aiding the planet.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2021

Greenhouse gardening is an efficient way to grow food on a relatively small piece of property without compromising soil quality. Following the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. A compacted soil foundation is cheap, natural and easy to “install”. Ideally, invest in glass panels instead of plastic. Optimizing energy usage.

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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). Composting can help reduce waste, save money, and be of usage with organic gardening practices. Organic waste in landfills generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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Greenability Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2021

Even in the bitter cold months of winter, you can start planting your spring garden outside using these ideas for homemade, mini greenhouses made from recycled containers. The process is inexpensive, uses recycled materials, requires no electricity, produces healthier plants and offers an outlet for gardeners to start planting in the winter.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 17, 2023

An eco-friendly house is designed with recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and sustainable landscapes. To build an eco-friendly property, you should choose sustainable materials as much as possible, such as recycled plastic, reclaimed lumber, natural products, and recycled glass.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 8, 2022

Perc is classified as being so dangerous to humans that it must be handled as hazardous waste, yet 90% of dry cleaners in the US use it. After the Dry cleaning process has taken place waste water/separator water is left over. Contaminate water supplies and soils, making them toxic for the animals and plants that live there.

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Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor 78

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 12, 2021

Because concrete itself comes from natural resources, it is important to choose a concrete brand that doesn’t over extract these raw mineral resources and instead finds ways to recycle components and operate in a more sustainable fashion. A material not often considered when it comes to construction is plastic. Organic Materials.

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Living Green Technology

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

It’s important to stay up to date with local news when it comes to recycling and green living! These come as a result of a new waste transfer station, as well as a way to offset costs from its discount program for low-income residents. Overall, recycling in Seattle has gone up by 20% since 2003.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 21, 2022

Green buildings use certified sustainable materials and reduce waste while preserving valuable natural resources. Reducing waste. Tip # 9: Add rain barrels – Adding rain barrels is an easy way to conserve water and helps to reduce runoff, environmental pollution, soil erosion, flooding, and sewer overflows. Landscaping.

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Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 147

Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2022

Achieve zero waste with our waste management checklist. The ultimate goal of this waste management checklist is to achieve zero waste. By zero waste, we mean the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials.

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Waste Waste Business Energy Monitoring Recycling 148

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Digital technologies are opening up new ways for us to consume fashion without the waste or carbon footprint… . A partnership with Plastic Bank is also underway, in which the summit team is launching a recycled sunglasses collection. We will need to regenerate our soil if we want to be a lasting business," she said. .

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Sustainability Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Nature hikes, planting a garden, and sorting recycling are all great activities that help kids understand the importance of sustainability. A simple plastic bottle can be a great learning tool. Discuss with your family what happens to that bottle if it ends up in a landfill instead of a recycling bin?

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This means the company would remove water from the pond, pack soil around it, then seal the ash with a combination of crushed rock, artificial turf and plastic. No (new) waste disposal facility would be permitted in this physical location,” he declared, as reported by CNN. Alabama Power says this is enough.

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GreenTech Gazette

APRIL 26, 2020

And most communities have been dealing with mass waste that pollutes soil and water systems, and poses a risk to our wildlife. How can we collect and repurpose existing waste, to remove it from the environment and slow the production of further waste? Pulling and Repurposing Plastic. Greened Acres .

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Perfume and flavour giant Firmenich has unveiled a flurry of new sustainability goals, yesterday committing to become a "carbon positive" company, recycle 100 per cent of its plastics, and produce 100 per cent renewable fragrances all by the end of the decade.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Apparel firm plans to curb its impact on soil degradation and reduce its waste through fresh commitments to rely on circular product design and regenerative agriculture sourcing by 2030. That's our vision for 2030 - to get carbon back in the soil where it belongs, and ultimately give back more than we take.".

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

A leading UK and European recycling company was fined £20,000 at Airdrie Sheriff Court on 16 November after Scotland’s environmental regulator, SEPA, uncovered what it described as the largest single illegal export of household waste from Scotland. It was loaded inside 51 forty-foot shipping containers destined for recycling in China.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Plan out your meal The number one way to avoid food waste is to properly plan the meal. Related: 12 easy vegetarian and vegan potluck dishes for Thanksgiving The amount of food you make is also a crucial consideration in reducing food waste. Reuse those hard-to- recycle containers the ricotta and olives came in.

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