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Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim launched a special awareness campaign featuring music to encourage residents to segregate household waste before disposal. The initiative aims to improve the city’s waste management practices through citizen participation. Leia a matéria na íntegra: KMC’s ‘wake-up song’ for waste collection from Dec | Kolkata News – …

Despite its vastness, our oceans face unprecedented threats from plastic pollution, with an alarming 10 million tonnes entering marine ecosystems annually. These plastics—from large debris to microscopic particles—disrupt the entire food chain and impair essential ocean functions, including climate regulation. Scientists emphasize that prevention through reduced production and improved recycling, …

Punjab, known as the ‘Land of Five Rivers,’ stands at a critical juncture where its mounting waste crisis could be transformed into economic opportunity. By embracing innovative waste management solutions and circular economy principles, the state can convert its trash burden into valuable resources while simultaneously addressing environmental concerns and …

Black soldier fly larvae are transforming food waste management in Australia, consuming twice their body weight daily while producing valuable byproducts. The larvae become high-protein meal for livestock, while their waste serves as fertilizer—creating an environmentally friendly solution to food waste that contributes up to 10% of global greenhouse gas …

Those tiny stickers on your fruits and vegetables can wreak havoc in compost piles, contaminating soil and disrupting the decomposition process. Remember to remove these pesky labels before tossing produce scraps into your compost bin to ensure your garden receives only pure, nutrient-rich amendments. Leia a matéria na íntegra: UF …

Laoag City and the Department of Science and Technology have launched a groundbreaking Pyrolysis Facility at the Balatong Sanitary Landfill, transforming plastic waste into valuable fuel and by-products. This innovative technology not only reduces landfill waste and pollution but also generates energy while creating opportunities for sustainable development and employment—embodying …

Elon Musk’s Boring Company faces a $500,000 fine after county inspectors discovered it had been illegally dumping drilling fluids in makeshift ponds near Las Vegas. Despite promises to stop, workers continued disposing toxic waste at multiple sites, with officials calling the violations “knowing and intentional.” The Vegas project has accumulated …

Many consumers discard food when dates on labels have passed, contributing to the USDA’s estimate that 30% of our food supply is wasted. However, phrases like “Best If Used By” or “Sell By” typically indicate quality, not safety. Products handled properly can still be safe to consume after these dates …

Bangladesh’s streets, farms and factories offer abundant biomass resources that could fuel a circular bioeconomy, creating jobs and cleaner energy while addressing climate challenges. Rice straw, jute waste, manure and food discards could transform into valuable compost, biogas and bio-fertilizers instead of ending up in landfills, with recent studies confirming …

Leia a matéria na íntegra: AI-powered rubbish trucks scan for waste in wrong bin in Germany