A deposit return scheme (DRS) and extended producer responsibility (EPR) have been found to be the most effective policy measures to tackle single-use plastic waste in the Mediterranean region. Link to full article
Mais »Businesses for Reuse
Are you a business that believes in reuse? Join other businesses like you to demand systems change and see reuse become a reality in Europe. Link to full article
Mais »Industry ‘very concerned’ about impact of tax increase for AD plants
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has warned that increased tax rates will affect the UK’s ability to meet net-zero targets, as they will impact anaerobic digestion (AD) operators. Link to full article
Mais »Each coffee brewing method has pros and cons. We tried 5 to help you find your perfect cup.
Mia Farrow just wanted a good cup of coffee. Link to full article
Mais »Waste not, wontons: innovator recycled 32m restaurant chopsticks
Felix Böck started small but has built up a business that transforms the utensils into everything from new dining tables to staircases
Mais »Bali’s beaches buried in tide of plastic rubbish during monsoon season
Tourist drawcards Kuta and Legian beaches are being overwhelmed by up to 60 tonnes of plastic rubbish every day
Mais »Composting: Planning toward the future
Composting: Planning toward the future Link to full article
Mais »IN DEPTH: Cracking the Conundrum of What to Do With Old Landfill Sites?
Across the EU the legacy of that is an estimated 150,000 to 500,000 historic landfill sites – many not built to today’s sanitary standards. On 31 August this year a four-year EU funded project investigating the potential to recover materials, energy and land from these sites concluded. Link to full …
Mais »Technology for alternative fuel firing
Use of low-grade alternative fuels such as waste coal, tyres, sewage sludge, and biomass fuels (such as wood products, agricultural waste, etc.) in pre-calciners is a feasible option since combustion in pre-calciner takes place at a lower temperature. Link to full article
Mais »SURVEY: Brits Want to Recycle on the Go, But Lack Infrastructure
A UK research survey conducted by the LUCID polling agency in association with Every Can Counts has found that more than 94 of Brits would like to see more on-the-go recycling points installed in public places. Link to full article
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