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Waste exports to Malaysia increased by 81 in the first seven months of 2020, compared to the previous year, with 33,098 tonnes sent to the country, according to analysis. Link to full article

The waste management sector has hit back at a Scottish report which warned about potential emissions and carbon issues around energy from waste plants, calling it ‘unfair’. Link to full article

The town of Suttsu in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture have applied for the first-stage survey for the government‘s selection of a final disposal site for nuclear waste. Link to full article

The adverse effects of trace gas emission are not fully understood, and more emission data are required in future studies to assess quantitatively their environmental impacts as well as health risks. Link to full article

Chemical recycling is attracting billions in capital spending, but environmentalists don’t think it will solve the plastic waste problem Link to full article

Starting a compost pile is a great way to recycle yard waste and the end result is one of the best soil amendments that can be used for improving soil. Link to full article

With more than 30 years of experience in the solid waste industry, Founder and Executive Chairman of Waste Connections Ronald J. Mittelstaedt will sit down with NWRA President Darrell Smith to share his take on leadership, the future of M&A, company culture, and predictions for the industry over the coming …

Mr. Fussy is not a procrastinator. Oh, no. Put off a task until later? Not our man. For example, when Household Hazardous Products Drop-Off re-opened in July you can bet he was first in line. With his cans of no longer needed oil paints, bug sprays, cleaning chemicals, anti-freeze, fire …

Take those grass clippings that fill up your garbage can the leaves that fall and have to be raked and burned – making smoke and gritty work the vegetables in your refrigerator-that you didn’t get to soon enough combine all those and turn them into lovely, dark, rich compost you …

Synchronous with over whelming development in science and technology, waste generation has shown a significant increase around the world, and disposal turned into a herculean task. India – alone – generates about 100,000 metric tonnes (mt) of solid waste per day. Link to full article