Taking up a new hobby upon moving to a new house during the COVID-19 pandemic, Corry Elyda, a 34-year-old professional living in South Tangerang, Banten, decided to become an urban farmer in April 2020. Realizing just how environmentally-unfriendly chemical fertilizers are, in June this year, she decided to take a …
Mais »Asia’s appetite for plastic scrap remains restricted
Regulations and tariffs continue to hamper demand for plastic scrap and pellets on the continent. Link to full article
Mais »UK‘s biggest tomato weighs 3kg
A green-fingered dad has broken the record for growing the UK‘s biggest tomato – with the help of a pair of sheer tights, writes Sarah Lumley. Link to full article
Mais »Australia to Phase Out Waste Exports, Boost Recycling
The legislation aims to end the export of 645,000 metric tons of unprocessed trash. Link to full article
Mais »Criminal recycling scams ‘profit from plastic waste surge‘
Criminal networks are profiting from an "overwhelming" surge in plastic waste being shipped from rich countries to Asia and stoking pollution by burning and dumping waste that was supposed to be recycled, a report by Interpol said Thursday. Link to full article
Mais »A greener way to die?
Cremationburial? In France, there are only two legal ways to be put to rest, both with a hefty environmental footprint. What if there was a greener way to leave this planet? Link to full article
Mais »RETHINKING WASTE (RW) is a virtual expo and forum presented by ISWA and Waste Management World
The virtual expo and forum is open for all those interested,working, in waste management. It is organised over the course of two days to ensure registrants from all over the world will have the opportunity to attend the live events, but have also enabled sessions to be recorded and available …
Mais »How to make rich compost from leaves
Leaves can be a great source of plant nutrients. This is because 80 per cent of trees minerals and trees end up in its leaves. By making compost out of leaves, it is a perfect opportunity to recycle these nutrients into the soil and making them available for your crops. …
Mais »Elephant Dung Helps This Kerala Farmer Grow 500 Kg of Organic Veggies Every Week
In order to use the elephant dung, Krishna decided to add it to his compost pit along with the other biodegradable waste from his farm. Link to full article
Mais »New sustainable initiatives launched in Vega Baja as the environment benefits from composting centres
Great news for the environment as more sustainable plans and initiatives have been launched in two municipalities of the Vega Baja, with the introduction of composting centres. Link to full article
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