Web-Resol Tudo sobre Limpeza Urbana e Resíduos Sólidos!
O projeto que estabelece o novo marco regulatório do saneamento básico está pronto para começar sua tramitação no Senado (PL 4.162/2019).
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VIDEO: Can Batteries Really be Ethical, Recyclable & Sustainable?
In the first talk released from the Fully Charged USA show, Chelsea Sexton led a panel discussion on the topic of ‘Can batteries really be ethical, recyclable & sustainable?’
Federal legislation focuses on plastics, recycling
Legislation that has been introduced at the federal level seeks to address deficiencies in U.S. recycling infrastructure, with one targeting grants for recycling education and the other taking a more comprehensive approach with a heavy focus on regulating single-use plastics.
Putting The Landfill Energy Myth To Rest
Science and nature, as well as common sense, prove that “single-use” organics management via landfilling is a misuse of national resources.
Responsible Battery Coalition applauds research on lithium-ion battery degradation
The new research outlines nine consumer best practices for extending battery life to decrease costs and reduce environmental burdens associated with the production of new batteries.
Connections: Compost And Methane Avoidance
Our California road trip, launched last week with a discussion of climate change fundamentals, continues this week with a conversation about methane. Let’s start with Drawdown’s cited benefit of compost — methane avoidance — and why that earned compost its 60 ranking on the list of solutions.
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ISRI Report: Volume of recyclables processed in the US on the rise
European Union opens anti-dumping investigation
Perfecting the picture for PET bottles
On average, Americas top beverage companies produce about 100 billion plastic bottles every year, according to estimates from the American Beverage Association. While an estimated 35 billion bottles are collected and recycled annually, the majority of these bottles end up in the waste stream, according to that association.
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