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Mais »USA – physicists turn waste heat into electricity
Physicists have developed a way to turn heat into sound and then electricity, suggesting a new way to effectively recycle waste energy. "We are converting waste heat to electricity in an efficient, simple way by using sound, " said the scientist who led the effort, Orest Symko of the University …
Mais »USA – biomass research agreement on reducing waste and invigorating industry
A US$1 million pa research agreement to develop and evaluate promising alternatives for the production of ethanol, aviation and other fuels using waste and natural resources has been reached between Auburn University‘‘s Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering (AC-PABE) and the Masada Resource Group LLC. One of the most …
Mais »Belgium – supermarket chain ends free plastic bags
From 1 July 2007 customers will no longer be able to pick up free plastic bags for their shopping at Delhaize supermarkets in Belgium. Expatica reports that the supermarket chain is opting instead to offer reusable alternatives based on renewable resources. Delhaize has announced this in the context of world …
Mais »Canada – kerbside organic waste collection near 90 per cent in Nova Scotia
Close to 90 per cent of Nova Scotians now have access to kerbside collection of organic waste. A new kerbside organic waste programme started by Cape Breton Regional Municipality complements similar programs in other municipalities throughout the province. Also, all Nova Scotians have access to kerbside collection of recyclable materials …
Mais »Japan – stores work to reduce plastic bag use in the face of packaging legislation
Major retailers have begun to make efforts to reduce the use of plastic shopping bags, through such measures as charging for the bags, discounting the price of the purchase if customers do not use a bag or by distributing free, reusable shopping bags. But, reports the Daily Yomiuri, retailers still …
Mais »Australia – recycling fee plan for electro-scrap as Government assess advanced disposal fees
The price of televisions and computers could soon jump as state and federal governments consider up-front recycling fees on expensive electrical equipment to reduce landfill. The Age newspaper reports that Victorian Environment Minister John Thwaites has backed the plan and said the up-front fee recycling approach could be applied to …
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