The event has been rescheduled for Aug. 10-13 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Link to full article
Mais »UK misses WEEE collection targets for third year running
The Environment Agency (EA) has published its annual household waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) collection figures, revealing that the UK has fallen short of its WEEE collection targets for the third consecutive year. Link:
Mais »Biomethane could deliver 30 per cent of UKs 2030 carbon budget, says ADBA
Biomethane has the potential to deliver 30 per cent of the UKs 2030 carbon budget, according to a new report from the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA). Link:
Mais »WRAP launches new campaign to combat public plastics confusion
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has launched a new public-facing campaign to provide citizens with the latest information on plastic packaging to allow them to make informed decisions about its use. Link:
Mais »EU-funded project to explore generating sugars from waste
An EU-funded project will explore the commercial feasibility of generating waste sugars from household waste and using them to produce bio-based materials for a wide range of applications. Link:
Mais »ADBA Report: Biomethane Could Deliver 30 of UK Carbon Budget by 2030
Biomethane from sources including the digestion of organic wastes could deliver 30 of the UKs 2030 carbon budget in the hardest to decarbonise sectors and provide green heat to 6.4 million homes by 2030, according to a report from the ADBA. Link:
Mais »A BREF Discussion at the Energy from Waste Conference
On day one of the Energy from Waste Conference, the complex issue of the binding new BREF and its significant implications for both new and existing waste to energy facilities was discussed. Link:
Mais »Composting 101
Come with a friendfamily member to learn all about composting the how and the why. Learning how and beginning to compost your waste helps to empower individuals towards cutting down on global food waste. Reducing your food waste is a powerful step towards a sustainable future. Link:
Mais »Recycled beauty: Artist turns waste into artwork
Hamdi Ç&305nar, an artist in northwestern Turkey‘s Sakarya province, transforms discarded wooden and metal objects into beautiful works of art to emphasize the potential uses for and the importance of repurposing waste. Link:
Mais »Wet wipes a growing beach waste, says Coastwatch report
Wipes, which are favoured by many for their ease of use, found on 12.2 of our shoreline Link:
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