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Verified Market Research has recently published a new report, titled E-waste Management Market size and Forecast 2026. The report has been put together using primary and secondary research methodologies, which offer an accurate and precise understanding of the E-waste Management market. Link: https://consumerreportsreview.com/e-waste-management-market-size-benefits-advancements-and-growth-opportunities-2019-to-2026/

On vacation in Europe over the past two weeks, I photographed some amazing sights. As my pictures show, even in crowded cities where cars line up for parking spaces, city planners have cordoned off extensive curbside space for the exclusive use of recycling collection. Link: https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2019/08/03/eco-tip-contrasting-european-american-recycling/1905516001/

Finnish robotic waste sorting specialist, ZenRobotics, has installed four of its four Heavy Picker robot arms at Zanker Recycling’s C&D waste recycling facility In San Jose, California. Link: https://waste-management-world.com/a/video-four-zenrobotics-heavy-pickers-installed-at-california-c-d-recycling-plant

With China no longer a market for our disposables, the stuff we recycle increasingly winds up in landfills anyway. Localities across California are struggling to cope—and hoping not to undo the decades of work that made household recycling a habit. Link: https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/08/03/seabirds-eating-plastic-recyclers-struggling-this-is-what-californias-waste-crisis-looks-like/

From the once pristine rivers of Hindu Kush to the slums of Islamabad, Pakistan is being smothered by plastic due to a lack of public awareness, government inertia and poor waste management. Link: From the once pristine rivers of Hindu Kush to the slums of Islamabad, Pakistan is being smothered …

With a 15 billion market for airline catering in 2017, it‘s more important than ever to start working on improving planning and logistics with regards to waste. Link: https://www.insider.com/airlines-battle-cabin-trash-flights-plastic-alternatives-2019-8

BANGKOK: The 10-member Asean bloc has reiterated its readiness to work with the international community to stop the illegal trans-boundary traffic of hazardous chemicals and wastes, in line with agreed international frameworks. Link: https://www.nst.com.my/world/2019/08/509603/we-are-not-your-waste-dumping-ground-asean-tells-world

Composting plant-based food waste is an easy way to keep your kitchen smell free while reducing your impact on climate. Link: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/want-cleaner-kitchen-cleaner-world-get-composter-your-food-scraps-ncna1035056

Did you know that food waste and yard scraps that end up in the landfill break down into greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change? Link: https://www.vaildaily.com/entertainment/susntainability-tip-composting-helps-reduce-harmful-greenhouse-gas-emissions-that-are-causing-climate-change/

The city of Berlin announced on Wednesday plans for a large-scale urban dog waste composting pilot programme to deal with the growing health hazard posed by lazy dog owners who refuse to clean up after their pets. Link: https://www.thelocal.de/20090401/18375