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CPM members have called on Trichy corporation to expand its network of micro compost centres (MCCs) across the city. These decentralized waste management facilities are seen as crucial for improving the city’s waste processing capabilities. Leia a matéria na íntegra: CPM urges Trichy corpn to increase micro compost centres | …

India’s ambitious plan to transform battery waste requires recalibrating EPR floor pricing, enhancing enforcement mechanisms, and integrating informal recycling networks into the formal economy. These strategic adjustments would not only address environmental concerns but position battery waste as a powerful driver of sustainable economic development and genuine circular resource management. …

Controversial plans for Tri-County Landfill would have permitted the facility to accept a staggering 40,000 tons of waste across round-the-clock operations six days a week. The permit, which was ultimately denied, sparked significant concern among local residents about potential environmental impacts. Leia a matéria na íntegra: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania …

Plastic has infiltrated every aspect of our existence—from our first moments of life to the depths of our oceans and the heights of our mountains. With global production exceeding 460 million tonnes annually and projected to reach 1,200 Mt by 2060, less than 10 percent is recycled while approximately 20 …

In nature there is no such thing as waste. In nature nothing is wasted; everything is recycled. Link to full article

Using fungi, cellulose, and carbon, researchers 3D printed small batteries, that can be stored dry and later activated with water and simple sugars. Link to full article

Singapore's growing population and booming economy have contributed to a 7-fold increase in the amount of solid waste disposed from 1,260 tonnes a day in 1970 to a peak of 8,741 tonnes a day in 2021. Link to full article

Vermont has a new solid waste plan that is more proactive and thorough than previous plans. Every five years, Vermont law requires the Agency of Natural Resources to update this plan. Link to full article

Composting is an environmentally-friendly way of reducing waste while enriching the soil in your garden. Link to full article

Microplastic (MP) pollution was observed during composting and in compost products Link to full article