A key solution to these challenges of MSW disposal, rising energy demand and methane emissions from MSW is Waste-to-Energy (WtE); the generation of energy in the form of electricity and heat from the processing of waste. The addition of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to WtE has the …
Mais »China issues additional scrap import quotas
Seventh batch of quotas allows for 10,423 metric tons of copper scrap and 55,810 metric tons of recovered fiber to enter the country. Link to full article
Mais »World Energy Investment 2020
Our assessment of 2020 trends is based the latest available investment data and announcements by governments and companies, as of mid-May (including first-quarter company reporting), tracking of progress with individual projects, interviews with leading industry figures, and incorporates also the latest insights and analysis from across IEA work.
Mais »Waste-to-Energy with CCS: A pathway to carbon-negative power generation
A key solution to these challenges of MSW disposal, rising energy demand and methane emissions from MSW is Waste-to-Energy (WtE); the generation of energy in the form of electricity and heat from the processing of waste. The addition of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to WtE has the …
Mais »New York coalition pushes back on 28M budget cuts to organics recycling
Mayor Bill de Blasio‘s administration is searching for savings due to the pandemic‘s financial effects, with funding for curbside collection, community composting and recycling outreach set to be cut. Link:
Mais »Your Guide On How to Make a Compost Bin
A compost bin is a smart way to put food scraps to good useand no, it won‘t smell up your apartment. Link:
Mais »Lockdowns trigger dramatic fall in global carbon emissions
Responses to coronavirus crisis cause sharpest in carbon output since records began Link:
Mais »The end of plastic? New plant-based bottles will degrade in a year
Carlsberg and Coca-Cola back pioneering project to make all-plant drinks bottles Link:
Mais »USDA project promoting composting, food waste reduction
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the availability of 900,000 for local governments to host a Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction pilot project this year. Link:
Mais »How to Start a No-Smell, No-Hassle Compost Box in Your Living Room
Now is a perfect time to compost your food scraps, and you can do it indoors! Link:
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