How a kilo of worms transformed my farm

A bustling orchard and countless tree nurseries with over 70 species of endangered indigenous trees completes his farm in Ndaragwa, Nyandarua County. Link: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001325253/a-kilo-of-worms-transformed-my-farm

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Solid waste management in Pakistan

Solid waste management situation in Pakistan is a matter of grave concern as more than 5 million people die each year due to waste-related diseases. In Pakistan roughly 20 million tons of solid waste is generated annually, with an annual growth rate of about 2.4 percent. Karachi, the largest city …

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Countries agree on treaty to regulate trade in plastic waste

Under the amended Basel Convention, which regulates the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes, dirty plastic deemed unsuitable for recycling will be added to the list of waste subject to controls, requiring consent by importing countries prior to export. Link: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/05/f29164f1b687-countries-agree-on-treaty-to-regulate-trade-in-plastic-waste.html

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Trash-fired power plants wasted in India

Controversy mars India‘s ambitious target of generating 800 MW of energy by burning waste. Ironically, the country does not even generate appropriate waste to sustain these waste-to-energy plants Link: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/waste/trash-fired-power-plants-wasted-in-india-63984

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BioCycle's 19th Annual Renewable Energy From Organics Recycling Conference

BIOCYCLE REFOR19 in Madison, Wisconsin, October 28-31, 2019, is the only national conference on renewable energy from organics recycling — the premier event for the anaerobic digestion and biogas industries. Organized by BioCycle, the Organics Recycling Authority, BIOCYCLE REFOR19 is also The Official Conference of the American Biogas Council.

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