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

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

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

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

Buscan cómo reciclar los metales críticos de las computadoras

El reciclaje de metales críticos de dispositivos electrónicos representa un desafío fundamental para la industria tecnológica y la protección ambiental. Estos materiales esenciales, cada vez más escasos, son componentes vitales en equipos como computadoras, enfrentando una creciente demanda mientras su obtención se vuelve progresivamente más compleja.

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El plástico hospitalario podría tener una segunda vida, aseguran investigadores – El Sol de Puebla | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Puebla y el Mundo

Científicos de la NASA han confirmado que la actividad solar influye en los campos magnéticos de todos los planetas del sistema solar. Este fenómeno, estudiado por especialistas del Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica, revela la interconexión de los cuerpos celestes y amplía nuestra comprensión del espacio.

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El plástico hospitalario podría tener una segunda vida, aseguran investigadores – El Sol de Puebla | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Puebla y el Mundo

A 14th State Gives the OK to Composting Dead Bodies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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