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know that some people would not agree with me, but the recent spell of rain and low air pressure were badly needed. Several established shrubs in my garden were beginning to flag. I needed to resort to watering in the evenings with watering cans. As you can imagine this is …

Many waste mangement companies have a solid business model, a high rate of return and a substantial dividend for investors. Covanta Holding Corporation (CVA) is one of them — and has the best dividend of all of the major trash companies. Link: https://www.moneyshow.com/articles/tptp072513-51747/covanta-waste-and-treasure/

A news brief in the May 22 LNP informs us that Gov. Jay Inslee, of Washington state, signed legislation making Washington the first state in the nation to approve human composting as an alternative to buryingcremation. Link: https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/human-composting-a-revolting-practice-letter/article_6f929a4a-8d23-11e9-ae0f-a3c0128df4b0.html

Feeling full, someone might leave on their plate several bites of a side dish at their favorite Athens lunch spot. Another fills up a trash bin after cleaning out hisher fridge with food long past its expiration date. Link: https://www.onlineathens.com/news/20190613/athens-solid-waste-seeks-to-reduce-food-scraps-at-landfill

It’s interesting that an article published in a prestigious publication like Phys.org would have scientific errors when it comes to plastics. I was astonished (in a negative way) when I read this headline of an article dated May 29, 2019: “Scientists bioplastic for food packaging which degrades in two years.” …

A World Wildlife report this month on plastic pollution in the Mediterranean found the highest amount of plastic debris had accumulated in Turkey‘s Cilicia on the southeastern coast. The report also ranked Turkey as the second biggest contributor to mismanaged waste in the region after Egypt, with Turkey responsible for …

China’s experience offers lessons for countries facing growing waste problems and energy demand, writes Courtney Weatherby Link: https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/11093-Waste-to-energy-A-renewable-opportunity-for-Southeast-Asia-

A new report shows that China can help developing countries meet the challenges of sustainable growth, writes Sam Geall Link: https://www.chinadialogue.net/blog/11263-Will-China-help-countries-unlock-the-circular-economy-/en

An amendment to the Basel Convention will staunch the global flow of plastic waste, writes Tang Damin Link: https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/11305-Developing-countries-turn-away-from-plastic-waste-imports

It’s time to raise ambition. The next three-year phase of our Food initiative has begun and brings together the collaborative, international efforts of industry leaders and pioneering cities. We’re going to concentrate on delivering solutions for a healthy, regenerative food system. Link: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/our-work/activities/food