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Use of Biogas and Biodiesel for Power Generation at the Jardim Gramacho Landfill, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This project illustrates the potential of generating electricity from renewable energy sources, such as the biogas produced by the decomposition of organic solid wastes in sanitary landfills and biodiesel produced through the transesterization of used vegetable (cooking) oils. The installation of a 180 kVA power generator driven by biofuel ensures …

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Use of Biogas and Biodiesel for Power Generation at the Jardim Gramacho Landfill, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This project illustrates the potential of generating electricity from renewable energy sources, such as the biogas produced by the decomposition of organic solid wastes in sanitary landfills and biodiesel produced through the transesterization of used vegetable (cooking) oils. The installation of a 180 kVA power generator driven by biofuel ensures …

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Use of Biogas and Biodiesel for Power Generation at the Jardim Gramacho Landfill, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This project illustrates the potential of generating electricity from renewable energy sources, such as the biogas produced by the decomposition of organic solid wastes in sanitary landfills and biodiesel produced through the transesterization of used vegetable (cooking) oils. The installation of a 180 kVA power generator driven by biofuel ensures …

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Landfill mining – recycling or what?

Here is an interesting feature from the Toronto Star – landfill mining is alive & well (and living in Tennessee) About 20 miles south of Nashville, Tenn. amid the rolling hills and pastures of Williamson County, you´ll find a large rectangular mound resembling a truncated pyramid. The mound measures about …

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Landfill power plant to be built in Korea

Korea´s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy has approved a project to build the world´s largest power plant to be fueled with landfill gas as part of its effort to expand the use of alternative energy in Korea. The Korean Herald, says Environment News Daily, reports that the 50,000-kilowatt power …

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Brad Hauter, aka "Yard-Man," has been driving a lawn mower across the United States, cleaning up communities and raising money to help beautify America.

´Yard-Man´ ends mowing trek across U.S. Thursday, June 5, 2003 Posted: 1907 GMT ( 3:07 AM HKT) "Yard-Man" Brad Hauter on his lawn mower, with CNN´s Daryn Kagan and Jack Cafferty in New York ————————————————– Story Tools RELATED ´Yard-Man´ mows over his own record ´Yard-Man´s´ Web site NEW YORK (CNN) …

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European Commission sets scene for a new Strategy on Waste Prevention and Recycling

The European Commission has adopted a Communication called “Towards a Thematic Strategy on Waste Prevention and Recycling”. This launches a broad consultation exercise on the EU’s future policy in this area. It invites stakeholders to comment on the policy options set out in the Communication. These options include issues like: …

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Escaping from SARS worries, Hong Kong urban dwellers leave tons of rubbish in country parks

Associated Press reports that Hong Kongers littered country parks with 460 tons of rubbish last month, when SARS fears prompted thousands of residents to go out to the scenic areas for fresh air. Some 1.4 million people visited the territory’s 23 country parks in April, when Hong Kong’s SARS outbreak …

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Environment-aware Spaniards boost glass recycling

Spaniards are recycling 50 per cent more glass containers than four years ago, or almost 400,000 tonnes a year, industry organisation Ecovidrio said. “Increasing awareness and growth in the infrastructure necessary for recycling are the main motors,” said Ecovidrio, a non-profit body which is made up of glass manufacturers, recyclers …

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Living near incinerator may increased birth defect risk – scientists trawl data from 1956 to 1993

Pregnant women living near incinerators or crematoriums may have had a higher risk of having a child with birth defects, according to the recently published (Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health) findings of a British research team. Reuters reports that scientists at the University of Newcastle said they uncovered a …

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