Curiosidades

Any waste could be harmful if it is managed badly or disposed of illegally. However, these risks are very small when hazardous waste is managed properly. Research has shown a statistical connection between some waste operations and some forms of illness. But, it has not shown that the waste operations …

Some hazardous waste can be reused, recovered or recycled, such as solvents, oils and metals. Others are landfilled or incinerated. Waste mineral oil, for example, can be burned as fuel but it’s better for the environment to recycle it instead. In 2003, nearly 38% of all hazardous waste in England …

Here is a useful contribution from Professor Chris Coggins (WAMTECH) posted by BBC Online and linked to last night‘‘s TV docu-drama (If the toxic timebomb goes off, on BBC 2). Chris argues that a range of options must all play a part in addressing the problem. Achieving “zero waste” is …

The UK Government‘‘s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is inviting applications for funding from councils in england to support pilot schemes to test the effectiveness of a range of incentives to encourage people to reduce their waste and re-use, recycle or compost more. Up to £5m is …

A major new report reveals that Welsh politicians need radical changes to reduce the impact of Wales‘‘ population on the world as startling new research shows that most Welsh people are ready to make lifestyles changes to help the environment.Three quarters of people in Wales (74 per cent) believe that …

The Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme (LATS), one of the government‘‘s key measures to reduce the amount of biodegradable waste going to landfill, goes live from April 1. The scheme will see progressive reductions in the amount of biodegradable municipal waste – such as paper, food and garden waste – that …

A study reveals that approximately 60 per cent of the ecosystem services that support life on Earth – such as fresh water, capture fisheries, air and water regulation, and the regulation of regional climate, natural hazards and pests – are being degraded or used unsustainably. Scientists warn that the harmful …

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee published a report last month into the implementation of the waste management strategy in Northern Ireland. The Rt. Hon. Michael Mates MP, Chairman of the Committee, said: “Some years ago Northern Ireland was the first part of the United Kingdom to develop a Waste Management …

More than 50 per cent of Australia‘‘s packaging materials are recovered through recycling. The Australian Beverage Industry Environment Council (BIEC) reports that a recent analysis for the National Packaging Covenant Industry Association (NPCIA) of available 2003 data shows 51 per cent of all packaging materials in Australia are recovered. This …

Dr Sarah Liao, the Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, has announced the immediate implementation of a territory-wide programme on source separation of domestic waste at the kick-off ceremony of the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Festival recently, following a successful trial in …