Web-Resol Tudo sobre Limpeza Urbana e Resíduos Sólidos!
On November 1, 2005 in the African state of Botswana, the Waste Management Act and with the National Waste Management Strategy have been put in place for the promotion of human health, and environmental protection such as water, soil, air and biodiversity. They are also meant for the protection of …
Mais »UK – Boots and Coca-Cola Enterprises join trial to close the plastic packaging recycling loop
A trial aimed at boosting the use of recycled PET (rPET) in the UK packaging industry has taken an exciting step forward with products from Boots and Cola-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) now hitting shelves throughout the UK. Funded by WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme), the rPET project has …
Mais »Sweden – research indicates potential for ecofriendly plastics to protect food
Xylan is one of the most common carbohydrates in nature present in both hardwood and annual plants such as barley, rye, wheat and maize. Chalmers University of Technology reports that soon xylan will be able to replace aluminium and polymers in packing. Despite the fact that xylan exists in these …
Mais »UK – results of health impacts from Sheffield landfill released
Waste management gets up the noses of local people: “There may be a genuine causal link between the landfill site and people complaining of symptoms of nasal irritation”. North Sheffield Primary Care Trust (PCT) has released the second report of its Health Impact Assessment of the Parkwood Landfill site, which …
Mais »UK – Government consults on draft guidance document – safe management of healthcare waste
The Department of Health‘‘s new consultation document “Safe Management of Healthcare Waste” has been produced as a best practice guide to the management of healthcare waste taking into consideration the requirements of Waste, Health & Safety and Carriage (Transport) Regulation. The guidance builds on existing guidance and is intended to …
Mais »Europe – stakeholders disappointed that Commission backs down on biowaste legislation
Despite numerous calls from EU Member States, the European Parliament and a broad range of stakeholders, the European Commission has recently confirmed its decision to abandon the idea of an independent directive on biowaste. A group of interested parties had been lobbying for such a directive, maintaining that it would …
Mais »Europe – EU has power to freeze climate change
The European Union can cut a third of its greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 through energy efficiency and renewable energies, as well as through a strong emissions trading system, says WWF. A new report written by the Wuppertal Institute for WWF – Target 2020: Policies and measures to reduce greenhouse …
Mais »UK – aerobic organics collection bin trial yields fine results
A groundbreaking trial, collecting organic waste from householders in the London Borough of Bexley using aerobic bins, is set to revolutionise collections across the UK. A study, funded by SITA Environmental Trust has been published. “If you can eat it and it grows, it goes in the aerobic bin” was …
Mais »Australia – industrial residues: development of a national approach
The Australian Government has issued a consultation paper on industrial residues. Some industrial residues are valuable for their soil conditioning and fertiliser properties, and by using them in this way they can contribute to the reduction of waste going to landfill. If appropriate reuse occurs, it may also facilitate government …
Mais »UK – report highlights opportunity for biodiesel in London
A report, commissioned by Enhance, on London‘‘s market potential for biodiesel made from used cooking oils (UCO), has been released. The escalating prices of non-renewable fuels, the increasing demand for fuel in general and the effect these fuels have on the climate will coerce the need for biodiesel in London. …
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