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A number of Southeast Asians nations have in recently months intercepted and sent back containers of solid waste that were shipped from developped countries including the United States and Canada. Link: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-07/26/c_138260417.htm
Mais »Ghana Europe‘s electronic waste ends up at this toxic landfill in Ghana
It arrives in places like Ghana in vehicles from Europe that have been exported for re-use in Africa. Link: https://www.euronews.com/2019/07/27/europe-s-electronic-waste-ends-up-at-this-toxic-landfill-in-ghana
Mais »Children learn the importance of compost
MIDLAND, TX. (KOSA) – Some children got to get their hands dirty as they learned how to make compost. Link: https://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Children-learn-the-importance-of-compost-513271941.html
Mais »Mum aiming to open eco-shop selling reusable items including nappies and sanitary products
Shoppers will also be able to take along containers to fill up with food such as pasta and rice Link: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/burton/business-swadlincote-environment-shop-3121237
Mais »By Opting For Bioplastics, Are You Really Making The Greener Choice?
Not all bio-based plastics are biodegradable, and not all biodegradable plastics are bio-based. And even biodegradable plastics might not biodegrade in every environment. Sounds confusing? It certainly is. Link: https://thewire.in/environment/plastics-biodegradable-environment
Mais »This common plastic packaging is a recycling nightmare
The enormous variety and abundance of plastic packaging—including tough-to-open clamshells—is a big headache for the recycling industry. Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/07/story-of-plastic-common-clamshell-packaging-recycling-nightmare/
Mais »180,000 tonnes of recycling heading to landfill as Victoria‘s SKM teeters on the brink
The company, which handles about half of the state’s recycling, is in financial crisis and has told local councils it can no longer accept material Link: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/26/180000-tonnes-of-recycling-heading-to-landfill-as-victorias-skm-teeters-on-the-brink
Mais »State Of Play In Renewable Fuels Market
New report projects sharply increased biogas demand and supply that could benefit anaerobic digester (AD) developers — amid tensions that may undercut its forecasts. Link: https://www.biocycle.net/2019/07/10/state-play-renewable-fuels-market/?utm_source=%40BioCycle&utm_campaign=ce9fe8fdaf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_07_25_06_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_54de51a9ab-ce9fe8fdaf-294294185
Mais »EA to investigate UK export of contaminated waste to Sri Lanka
The Environment Agency has said it intends to launch a ‘formal investigation’ over a cargo of contaminated waste that was exported from the UK to the Sri Lankan port of Colombo. Link: https://resource.co/article/ea-investigate-uk-export-contaminated-waste-sri-lanka
Mais »Local composters hope to help heal planet, people
Carbon emissions from cars and factories often are blamed for creating the climate crisis, yet food waste contributes the most greenhouse gases in the world. Link: https://gazette.com/news/local-composters-hope-to-help-heal-planet-people/article_bd57effa-b005-11e9-b67a-032814ae5a41.html
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