UK – first domestic battery recycling plant opens

Britain‘‘s first household battery recycling plant has opened in the English Midlands, operating company G&P Batteries said. The plant, which cost £250,000 (US$481,000), will recycle alkaline and zinc carbon batteries, commonly used in household products such as portable radios and childrens‘‘ toys. G&P said the UK generates 30,000 tonnes of …

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China – tyre recycling plant planned

A local rubber manufacturer plans to set up a plant in Shanghai this year to recycle used tyres, which pose a potential threat to the environment if not properly treated. Shanghai Daily reports that while environment experts say the plant will reduce pollution, the firm is worried it won‘‘t have …

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China – Government plans to address resources and recycling

The following is an extract from the full text of the Report on the Work of the Government delivered by Premier Wen Jiabao at the Third Session of the 10th National People‘‘s Congress on March 5, 2005. ………..We will encourage development of energy-efficient, environment-friendly automobiles, and housing and public buildings …

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Lixo hospitalar: Nem tudo está contaminado

A atividade hospitalar, por si só, gera uma quantidade considerável de resíduos. Em muitos hospitais de grande porte o lixo acumulado no dia-a-dia é maior do que o coletado em cidades inteiras. Essa “montanha” de resíduos hospitalares é comumente chamada de “lixo hospitalar” e se constitui em um sério problema …

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