The purpose of this article is to analyse the contribution of waste sorting plants to the reverse processes of supply chains. The research method is the double case study of two Brazilian waste sorting plants. The main contribution of the study is the integration of elements observed in supply chains …
Mais »Desde suelas de zapatos hasta “madera”: ¿Qué se puede fabricar con neumáticos usados?
Cada año se desechan 1.000 millones de neumáticos en el mundo según el Consejo Empresarial Mundial para el Desarrollo Sostenible (WBCSD) y se calcula que hay aproximadamente 4.000 millones en depósitos y vertederos. Link: https://www.caranddriver.es/coches/planeta-motor/reciclaje-neumaticos-usados
Mais »Operan reciclaje en clandestinidad
Cd. de México, México (16 diciembre 2018).- La industria del reciclaje en Iztapalapa tiene en la Colonia Renovación una de las concentraciones más grandes de talleres y comercialización de desechos, pero todos operan en la informalidad. Link: https://www.reforma.com/aplicacioneslibre/preacceso/articulo/default.aspx?id=1564869&urlredirect=https://www.reforma.com/aplicaciones/articulo/default.aspx?id=1564869
Mais »Tough year for recycling industry to continue as China holds fast on tougher rules
Recycling rules change frequently and differ from one community to the next, one hauler to the next and one country to the next. Link: https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14411817-74/tough-year-for-recycling-industry-to-continue-as-china-holds-fast-on
Mais »Announcing our new exciting programme on plastic waste: FINILOOP India
With a lot of enthusiasm, FINILOOP (Financial Inclusion and Improved Livelihoods Out Of Plastics) India programme has recently commenced in Udaipur, India on 16 November 2018! The programme aims to increase plastic recycling rates, achieve a clean environment and green jobs in the plastic waste sector. Link: http://www.waste.nl/en/news/announcing-our-new-exciting-programme-on-plastic-waste-finiloop-india
Mais »Four-step plan issued to rid Thailand of garbage
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has issued four guidelines for related agencies to achieve the country‘s goal of eliminating 7.7 million tonnes of garbage within next year. Link: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30360402
Mais »Waste-to-Resources 2019
Having participants from 41 countries in 2017, Waste-to-Resources confirmed its position as world’s largest conference on mechanical biological treatment and material recovery facilities. For the next event, we are looking for presentations about all technical, legal and political topics about treatment and recovery of municipal solid waste (MSW) by these …
Mais »ISWA 2019
The International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) is happy to announce a call for papers for Waste Management & Research’s ISWA World Congress Special Issue 2019. The World Congress will take place in Bilbao, hosted by the ISWA National Member in Spain, ATEGRUS, from October 7th-9th 2019.
Mais »NSW under pressure to invest more in recycling
An increasing number of local governments are complaining about a growing recycling crisis. Link: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/am/nsw-under-pressure-to-invest-more-in-recycling/10625592
Mais »Tetra Pak cartons re-accepted in paper recycling
Tetra Pak cartons can once again be re-accepted into Rochdale Borough Council’s blue paper bins. Link: https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/124819/tetra-pak-cartons-reaccepted-in-paper-recycling
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