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Large-scale composting in agriculture could slash farm waste by up to 35% globally by 2026, while crop cycling offers farmers a powerful soil improvement strategy. Research shows that implementing crop rotation practices can boost soil organic matter by 20% in just one growing season, delivering significant sustainability benefits to modern …

Green waste compost offers promising solutions for agricultural sustainability in salt-stressed environments. Research demonstrates that applying compost at 30 t ha⁻¹ increased wheat grain yield by 31.58% under moderate salinity conditions, while significantly improving soil fertility through enhanced potassium and calcium availability. This sustainable approach not only mitigates salinity stress …

A devastating garbage landslide at Barangay Binaliw sanitary landfill in Cebu City on January 8, 2026, claimed 36 lives and left 18 others injured. The tragedy struck more than two decades after a similar incident in the region. Leia a matéria na íntegra: Ecowaste group sees need for stronger enforcement …

Groundbreaking research at Kobe University aims to transform agricultural waste into fuel and chemicals, potentially revolutionizing industrial structures. Professor Ogino Chiaki, an expert in bioproduction engineering at the university’s Graduate School of Engineering, leads this innovative biomanufacturing initiative. Leia a matéria na íntegra: QA: Turning waste into fuel and chemicals—practical …

Miami-Dade County is testing a massive oven at the South Dade Landfill that transforms wood waste into biochar, an innovative solution for reducing landfill waste. The process not only prevents methane emissions from decomposing organic matter but also produces a versatile material that can clean water, enrich soil, and be …

EPA announced a settlement with Apple Inc. following hazardous waste violations at their Santa Clara facility, discovered during inspections prompted by public complaints. The company has now addressed these issues and achieved compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, reinforcing EPA’s commitment to protecting community health and environmental safety. …

Compost isn’t just decayed organic matter—it’s garden gold. Beyond providing natural nutrients (1-2% nitrogen, 0.2-1% phosphorus, and 0.5-1.5% potassium), it improves soil structure, increases water retention, and reduces compaction. For optimal results, apply 20-30 pounds per 100 square feet about two months before planting. Leia a matéria na íntegra: The …

An innovative County Tyrone company plans to convert wood dust from its door manufacturing process into electricity to help power its factory by 2027. O S Doors’ new multimillion-pound biomass-fuelled system will transform waste that’s currently shipped to England into millions of units of electricity, significantly reducing the company’s largest …

I PARK1, Hong Kong’s first waste-to-energy plant built on an artificial island near Shek Kwu Chau, marks a significant advancement in the city’s sustainable waste management strategy. Once fully operational, this innovative facility will process up to 3,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily while generating approximately 480 million kilowatt-hours …

The world’s largest particle accelerator, CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, is now heating thousands of homes by channeling waste heat from its cooling system to the nearby French town of Ferney-Voltaire. Active since January, this innovative system uses heat exchanges to funnel thermal energy that would otherwise be wasted, eliminating the …