NLWA will continue working with LondonEnergy Ltd towards a contract to manage the waste collected by the seven north London Boroughs and to operate the replacement Energy Recovery Facility at Edmonton EcoPark. Link: https://waste-management-world.com/a/londonenergy-ltd-to-operate-nlwas-new-700-000-tpa-waste-to-energy-plant
Mais »BREXIT & THE UK’S WASTE EXPORT CONUNDRUM
As the UK’s troubled exit from the European Union looms ever closer on the horizon, the RDF Industry Group has called on both the UK Government and the EU to take action to enable RDF exports to Europe to ‘continue unhindered. Link: https://waste-management-world.com/epaper/36?format=pdf
Mais »IN DEPTH: Why Switzerland Does Not Enforce Plastics Recycling
In a recent paper Prof. Dr. Rainer Bunge argues that efforts to improve the recycling of plastics are not always the most environmentally beneficial. Often energy recovery is preferable. Link: https://waste-management-world.com/a/in-depth-why-switzerland-does-not-enforce-plastics-recycling
Mais »Recyclable Doesn’t Always Mean Recycled: Why Material Choice is Key
A lack of infrastructure, mixed with consumer confusion, means a lot of packaging isn’t recycled in practice. But just where do the issues lie, and how can brands make smarter material choices to ensure their packaging is recycled? Link: https://packagingeurope.com/recyclable-doesnt-always-mean-recycled-why-material-choice-is-key/
Mais »Marquette County, Michigan, explores single-stream recycling
Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority, a landfill and recycling center that serves residents in rural Michigan, is looking to change the county’s dual-stream recycling program to a single-stream system. Link: https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/marquette-landfill-explores-single-stream-recycling/
Mais »How your portfolio can profit from the war on waste
The war on waste has begun. Last year’s outrage at plastics polluting the ocean was followed this year with anger at the fashion industry. Link: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/how-your-portfolio-can-profit-from-the-war-on-waste-q7gsh0lj6
Mais »First composting learning park showcases different methods
BENGALURU: If you always wanted to learn composting techniqubut didn’t know where to go, here’s the anwer. Head to Swachagraha Kalika Kendra at the public park in HSR Layout Sector 4 for hands-on training on different composting solutions. Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/first-composting-learning-park-showcases-different-methods/articleshow/67109565.cms
Mais »IN DEPTH: Electrifying Waste Collection in Berlin
WMW’s Malcolm Bates meets the team at Berlin’s waste collection outfit, BSR, to explore the challenges and benefits of taking refuse collection electric… Link: https://waste-management-world.com/a/in-depth-electrifying-waste-collection-in-berlin
Mais »Belgium’s First Biogas from Waste Upgrading Plant Begins Grid Injection of Biomethane
Dutch biogas upgrading specialist, Bright Biomethane, completed the installation of the first biomethane facility in Belgium to inject renewable gas into the grid. Link: https://waste-management-world.com/a/belgiums-first-biogas-from-waste-upgrading-plant-begins-grid-injection-of-biomethane
Mais »Waga Energy & Veolia Injecting Biomethane from Landfill into French Grid
French landfill gas-to-energy technology firm, Waga Energy, has teamed up with environmental services giant, Veolia, to produce biomethane from Saint-Palais landfill. Link: https://waste-management-world.com/a/waga-energy-veolia-injecting-biomethane-from-landfill-into-french-grid
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