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Physicists have developed a way to turn heat into sound and then electricity, suggesting a new way to effectively recycle waste energy. "We are converting waste heat to electricity in an efficient, simple way by using sound, " said the scientist who led the effort, Orest Symko of the University …
Mais »UK – new research reveals continued growth in plastic bottle recycling rates
Plastic bottle recycling continues to go from strength to strength with 92% of UK local authorities now offering recycling collection facilities for plastic bottles, according to new research funded by WRAP and undertaken by Recoup (RECycling of Used Plastics). The findings of the UK Plastic Bottle Recycling Survey 2007 indicate …
Mais »Canada – Government encourages use of "green" office furniture
Three Canadian firms are helping the federal government be more environmentally friendly after qualifying to provide the government with remanufactured office furniture. With a combined value of US$600,000, the Regional Master Standing Offers awarded to the three firms will help the government play a role in keeping office furniture out …
Mais »UK – trials to identify best ways to collect household food waste
Seventeen local authorities across England will trial new food waste collection services to help determine the best way of diverting this waste from landfill. WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) is keen to establish the most convenient way for people to take part in this new service. The trials are …
Mais »Burundi: urban waste becomes urban fuel
Several months ago, residents of the Burundian capital, Bujumbura, were struggling with disposal of household waste. IPS Inter Press reports that the Municipal Technical Services (Services techniques municipaux, SETEMU) weren‘‘t able to deal with all the refuse — and health conditions in the city were deteriorating. Fast forward to June …
Mais »World – environmental impacts of tourists
Tourism, as one of the world‘‘s largest economic sectors, places direct and indirect pressures on species and habitats and thereby threatens their conservation. In addition, it may disturb wildlife and increase pollution caused by transportation. These potential impacts on nature and biodiversity are reinforced by the fact that tourists tend …
Mais »Australia – recycling fee plan for electro-scrap as Government assess advanced disposal fees
The price of televisions and computers could soon jump as state and federal governments consider up-front recycling fees on expensive electrical equipment to reduce landfill. The Age newspaper reports that Victorian Environment Minister John Thwaites has backed the plan and said the up-front fee recycling approach could be applied to …
Mais »Japan – stores work to reduce plastic bag use in the face of packaging legislation
Major retailers have begun to make efforts to reduce the use of plastic shopping bags, through such measures as charging for the bags, discounting the price of the purchase if customers do not use a bag or by distributing free, reusable shopping bags. But, reports the Daily Yomiuri, retailers still …
Mais »Canada – kerbside organic waste collection near 90 per cent in Nova Scotia
Close to 90 per cent of Nova Scotians now have access to kerbside collection of organic waste. A new kerbside organic waste programme started by Cape Breton Regional Municipality complements similar programs in other municipalities throughout the province. Also, all Nova Scotians have access to kerbside collection of recyclable materials …
Mais »Belgium – supermarket chain ends free plastic bags
From 1 July 2007 customers will no longer be able to pick up free plastic bags for their shopping at Delhaize supermarkets in Belgium. Expatica reports that the supermarket chain is opting instead to offer reusable alternatives based on renewable resources. Delhaize has announced this in the context of world …
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