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La Compostera del Eje, un emprendimiento nacido durante la pandemia, ha crecido exponencialmente desde su etapa piloto con apenas 10 hogares hasta alcanzar 280 usuarios en La Tebaida, Calarcá y recientemente Circasia. Isabel Gómez Cerezo, fundadora del proyecto, lidera esta iniciativa junto a su equipo de “chicas superpoderosas” conformado por Jenifer, Lina, Marisela y el nuevo integrante Iván.

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La Compostera del Eje, una forma sencilla de cuidar el planeta – Crónica del Quindio

México se posiciona como líder en el reciclaje de PET en América Latina con una impresionante tasa de recuperación del 63%, destacándose a nivel mundial en este ámbito ecológico. Este logro refleja el compromiso del país con las prácticas sostenibles y la gestión eficiente de residuos plásticos.

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PET, clave en la economía circular: un plástico reciclable que se reutiliza en nuevos productos – El Sol de Puebla | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Puebla y el Mundo

Este documento esencial reúne información exhaustiva sobre el ciclo de vida completo de una batería, desde su fabricación hasta su disposición final. Funciona como un registro integral que documenta cada etapa crucial de su existencia.

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Pasaporte digital de baterías, nueva herramienta para avanzar en la descarbonización del sector energético

Cork businesses are embracing innovative sustainability solutions as environmental regulations continue to tighten across the region. The growing emphasis on eco-friendly practices has become increasingly central to local business strategies, positioning Cork enterprises at the forefront of Ireland’s green transformation.

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Corks Growing Role in Irelands Circular Economy: How Advanced Recycling Technology is Transforming Munsters Waste Management

New Jersey has become the 14th state to authorize natural organic reduction, a process that transforms human remains into soil-like material using organic materials in a controlled environment. Signed by Governor Phil Murphy, this environmentally friendly alternative to burial and cremation received overwhelming legislative support, with just three of 120 lawmakers opposing the measure. The process uses less energy, avoids chemicals like formaldehyde, and reduces land use for cemeteries.

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A 14th State Gives the OK to Composting Dead Bodies

New Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the city’s first large-scale biogas plant at Nangli Dairy on Saturday, marking a significant step in sustainable waste management. The new facility has the capacity to process 200 tons of organic waste daily.

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Nangli Dairy biogas plant to process cow dung, generate CNG compost | Delhi News – The Times of India

New Jersey has become the 14th state to legalize human composting, following Governor Murphy’s recent bill signing. The new law allows bodies to be transformed into nutrient-rich soil in about six weeks, though implementation will take 10 months as the funeral industry prepares. The practice has gained support from the NJ State Funeral Directors Association, which notes growing interest in green alternatives for end-of-life planning.

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Human composting is now legal in N.J. But don’t break out the shovel just yet.

Finland lags behind EU waste recycling targets, with almost one-third of household garbage being organic biowaste that could be recycled. Despite separate composting being available since 1993, too many Finns still toss food waste into general bins, jeopardizing the country’s ability to meet the EU’s upcoming 60 percent recycling requirement by 2030.

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Too much food in the trash: Finland risks EU fines for failing to sort waste properly

In Bali’s pristine waters lies a troubling paradox: the same rivers feeding lush rice terraces are choked with waste glass bottles drifting toward the ocean. The Sungai Carafe project transforms this environmental threat into elegant ceramic vessels, created through collaboration between designer Sara Howard, recycling organization Sungai Design, and local artisans at Kevala Ceramics. With over 26,300 kg of glass waste collected annually, this initiative embodies a full-circle approach that turns pollution into objects of beauty and ritual.

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From water to water: the Sungai Carafe uses glass waste to create wonderful ceramics

Pittsburgh’s landscape is transforming with colorful shipping containers housing Zero Emission Upcycling Systems (ZEUS). These innovative units, created by Ecotone Renewables, convert food waste into liquid fertilizer and renewable energy through anaerobic digestion. With food waste contributing to roughly 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, this Carnegie Mellon University spinoff is tackling a significant environmental problem while offering clients a cost-effective alternative to traditional waste disposal.

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Pittsburgh startup aims to make food waste recycling easy and affordable