Curiosidades

Europe – battery recycling continues to grow

The European Battery Recycling Association (EBRA) reports that 30,870 tons of portable batteries recycled in 2006 EBRA‘‘s members recycled 30,870 tonnes of portable batteries in 2006 (including 5,100 t coming from outside the EU-25). Compared to 2005, this is an increase of 19% (25,850 tons were recycled in 2005). In …

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UK – supermarkets discover shoppers hate excess packaging as waste campaign gathers force

Supermarkets have detected considerable annoyance among their customers about excessive packaging, as The Independent‘‘s campaign against waste gathers support from politicians and stores. The Independent Online reports that research by three of the country‘‘s biggest chains, Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury‘‘s, has found people are irritated at having to …

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UK – today‘s waste, tomorrow‘s fuel

Cardiff University research collaboration is working to recycle precious metals from road dusts and vehicle exhausts to create greener energy. The innovative research by scientists from the School of Earth, Ocean and Planetary Science working with the University of Birmingham is featured at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition (2-5 …

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USA – plastic bags banned in Oakland, California

City council members in Oakland, Calif., have voted to restrict the use of non-biodegradable plastic shopping bags within city limits. The decision followed that of neighboring San Francisco, and marked an attempt by Oakland officials to promote environmental awareness in the area, Oakland Tribune reported. Council member Patricia Kernighan said …

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Conheça os tipos de biodiesel

Conheça os tipos de biodiesel No Brasil, existem mais de 50 tipos produtos capazes de produzir biodiesel, boa parte composta por oleaginosas. Os mais utilizados são soja, dendê, mamona, girassol e sebo bovino. O pinhão-manso (típico da Índia), mesmo com a promessa de larga produção, ainda está sendo estudado pela …

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