Web-Resol Tudo sobre Limpeza Urbana e Resíduos Sólidos!
The Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act would direct the establishment of a waste reduction, recycling research program. Link to full article
Mais »A Gardener’s Diary: Offer plants a cup of compost tea
The rain barrels are overflowing and all containers available are full. The plants are pleading now for sun and warmer weather. We never had the furnace on in the middle of June but this year it came on a couple times and we keep it at 18 C. Link to …
Mais »Indonesian Embassy releases procedures for exporters of scrap to the country
Indonesia has introduced new procedures for scrap exporters to register with the Indonesian Embassy and Consulates. Link to full article
Mais »Waste Management named Recycler of the Year in Washington for its use of social media
The award recognizes Waste Management’s work to engage communities across Washington in recycling via its network of 11 company-run social media channels. Link to full article
Mais »Why the pandemic could slash the amount of plastic waste we recycle
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of plastic medical and protective equipment, such as single-use gloves, masks and aprons. Much of this equipment must be discarded after use to limit the spread of the virus. Link to full article
Mais »Why COVID-19 shows we need a total rebrand of waste management in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is on a crash course to reversing any progress made on curtailing plastic waste. Mobilizing and empowering “green collar” workers is necessary now and to avoid future crises. Link to full article
Mais »Simply Down-To-Earth: Planting Out The Organic Kitchen Garden
Planting a tiny seed and watching it grow into food is one of life‘s small miracles. Link to full article
Mais »Towards inclusive urban waste systems: integrating informal waste workers for a circular economy
Without the informal economy, there would be no waste recycling in most Asian cities. In many Asian countries, waste management systems are under-developed, with the informal economy dominating the processes of waste collection, sorting and recycling. Link to full article
Mais »PET SmartCAN Canister Versus the Composite Can: Plastic Wins
Plastic container manufacturer Ring Container Technologies, Oakland, TN, reports its 100 recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) SmartCAN has gained broad acceptance in curbside recycling programs across the country. Link:
Mais »Which Is Better for the Environment BiodegradableRecyclable Plastic?
Biodegradable plastics arent really good for the environment because to biodegrade they have to be left out in the open. Recycling, on the other hand, helps capture the value of certain polymers primarily PET and HDPE, some PS and PP but the costs of collection, sorting, and transportation …
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