Germany – bio-based packaging ready to go The German Packaging Ordinance supports the introduction of bioplastics to the German market. The adoption of the new regulation for bio-based packaging in the amendement to the Packaging Ordinance is particularly welcomed by the International Biodegradable Polymers Association & Working Groups, IBAW. Harald …
Mais »South Africa – plastic bottles transformed into boardwalk
Kwazulu-Natal is home to the longest recycled plastic boardwalk in South Africa. The boardwalk in Isipingo, south of Durban, is made from a whopping 17 million plastic bottles – which would have covered about four rugby fields 2m deep. Some 650m long, it was a joint project between the Ministry …
Mais »Valuation of the external costs and benefits to health and environment of waste management options
Valuation of the external costs and benefits to health and environment of waste management options
Valuation of the external costs and benefits to health and environment of waste management options
Valuation of the external costs and benefits to health and environment of waste management options
Malaysia – oil palm recycling project pays off
HER inquisitive nature and never-up spirit have propelled Yeo Kim Luang to achieve success in the recycling and oil palm biomass by-products processing business. The Malaysia Times reports that in 1996, Yeo was excited about her invention from oil palm waste, Ecomat after about four years of research. Unfortunately, the …
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