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USA – LA County supervisors to study ban on plastic foam containers

The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors have directed the Department of Public Works to look into the feasibility of banning containers made of polystyrene-commonly known by the Styrofoam brand name-from county facilities and stores and restaurants in unincorporated areas. Mercury News reports that the department was also asked to study …

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COMPOSTO E VERMICOMPOSTO DE LIXO URBANO NA PRODUÇÃO DE MUDAS DE OITI (LICANIA TOMENTOSA (BENTH)) PARA ARBORIZAÇÃO

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar composto orgânico e vermicomposto oriundos do lixo domiciliar, como substratos para produção de mudas de oiti (Licania tomentosa). Utilizaram-se proporções crescentes dos adubos orgânicos até a total substituição do solo no substrato; não foram constatados efeitos fitotóxicos. A aplicação do composto ou vermicomposto propiciou …

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“Xaxim Ecológico” feito de pneus reciclados

EXCLUSIVO: Empresário de Curitiba (PR) apresenta “xaxim ecológico”, feito de pneus reciclados Mônica Pinto / AmbienteBrasil A Casa Cor Paraná 2007, a ser aberta hoje ao público em Curitiba (Avenida Vicente Machado, 1800), expõe um produto que tem tudo para cair no gosto do consumidor consciente. É o chamado “xaxim …

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MARCADOR DE PÁGINAS INOVADOR CHEGA AO MERCADO

MARCADOR DE PÁGINAS INOVADOR CHEGA AO MERCADO Simples, barato, extremamente prático e ecologicamente correto. Esta é a definição para o marcador de páginas lançado pela empresa Atilina, fundada por quatro ex-alunos de Propaganda e Marketing da ESAMC. O novo marcador é feito com material de garrafas pet, tinta atóxica e, …

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USA – studies report on degradable and compostable plastics

The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) has published two interesting consultation draft reports exploring plastics which can be composted or degraded. Degradable Plastics Study (still under consultation) CIWMB launched a study on June, 2005 on degradable products (those not specifically designed to degrade in a compost facility per ASTM …

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Europe – progress still slow on vehicle recycling, study shows

Four years after its entry into force, the implementation of the End-Of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive is still beset by significant problems. EurActiv reports that, according to a new study, complex administrative requirements and reluctance by some members states to impose additional costs on automakers are among the main stumbling blocks. …

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Japan – Mottainai‘ delivery service promotes community reuse effort

Japan for Sustainability reports that the "Mottainai Delivery" programme is an initiative in Shimane Prefecture to transport "mottainai" goods (things which are deemed still useful but discarded) to places where they can be used. This initiative has been well-received in the project area since it started in June 2006. The …

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Japan – Government approves bill to amend food recycling law

In March, the Japanese Cabinet approved a bill containing proposed amendments to the Food Recycling Law. Japan for Sustainability reports that the bill aims to promote food recycling in the retail and restaurant industries by strengthening administrative guidance and supervision, and also by streamlining food recycling systems. In these industries, …

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