Notícias

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Trabalho de doutoranda da UFMG repassa 32 anos da história de Belo Horizonte por meio da investigação do que era descartado pelas pessoas

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Covanta Begins Construction of Waste to Energy Ash Recycling Plant in Pennsylvania

Covanta Holding Corporation has commenced construction of its first Total Ash Processing System in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, adjacent to its existing metals processing facility.

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https://waste-management-world.com/a/covanta-begins-construction-of-waste-to-energy-ash-recycling-plant-in-pennsylvania

Compost facility draws opposition due to “stench”

During a four-hour public hearing Dec. 11, Rocky View County (RVC) council attempted to find a compromise that would allow a compost facility – Thorlakson Nature’s Call Inc. (TNC) – to continue its operation, while addressing odour concerns from nearby residents.

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https://www.rockyviewweekly.com/article/compost-facility-draws-opposition-due-to-stench-20181225

Anaergia’s 300,000 TPA Food Waste & Biosolids to Energy Plant in California

Ontario based organic waste technology firm, Anaergia, Inc., is to the start construction at the Rialto Bioenergy Facility which will produce energy and fertiliser from food waste in Southern California.

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https://waste-management-world.com/a/anaergias-300-000-tpa-food-waste-biosolids-to-energy-plant-in-california

Vallecas se organiza para impedir que Valdemingómez sea el basurero de la Comunidad

Los vallecanos quieren obligar a Garrido a desistir de su plan de ‘enviarles’ las más de 200.000 toneladas anuales de residuos que generan 31 municipios del Este.

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https://www.elboletin.com/noticia/170584/nacional/vallecas-se-organiza-para-impedir-que-valdemingomez-sea-el-basurero-de-la-comunidad.html

A pesar de esfuerzos, aún falta avanzar en reciclaje en Medellín

Aunque cada vez son más los ciudadanos que separan los residuos y están comprometidos con el medio ambiente, aún hay mucho trabajo por realizar, pues en Medellín se recicla solo el 18.9 de los residuos de un 25 que es aprovechable.

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https://telemedellin.tv/falta-avanzar-reciclaje-medellin/304055/

New Report Details Shocking Levels of Illegal Waste Dumping in England

A study by The Furniture Recycling Group has found that fly-tipping has reached epidemic proportions in England, with 646,039 incidents recorded in just five cities since 2013, with mattresses particularly prevalent.

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https://waste-management-world.com/a/new-report-details-shocking-levels-of-illegal-waste-dumping-in-england

VIDEO: Cracking the Hydrogen Conundrum with Wastes

There’s little doubt that electric vehicles are the future and hydrogen fuel cells offer great advantages. Unfortunately, hydrogen is costly to produce and transport. PowerHouse Energy believes the answer is a distributed waste to hydrogen network.

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https://waste-management-world.com/a/video-cracking-the-hydrogen-conundrum-with-wastes