Waste Management
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ndtv.comUN Study Identifies Santiago Landfill as Major Methane Emission Source
A landfill on the outskirts of Santiago, Chile, ranks among the world's largest producers of climate-warming methane gas. A United Nations study estimates its emissions match those from nearly 2 million cars driven annually. The site, one of the planet's biggest trash heaps, high…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Fiji Villagers Oppose Australian Billionaire's Waste-to-Energy Plan
Villagers in Fiji have rejected a proposal by an Australian billionaire to burn rubbish for energy production. They described the plan as 'waste colonialism' and expressed concerns it could harm local beaches. A representative from the nation echoed these sentiments at the UN.
Albert Bridge / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Lincolnshire Food Waste Collection Scheme Gathers 165 Tonnes in Initial Week
A new food waste collection initiative in Lincolnshire collected 165 tonnes of waste during its first week. The scheme began in Lincoln, North Kesteven, and West Lindsey districts. Collections started in South Kesteven on Monday, expanding the program's reach.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Hawaii Researchers Test Conversion of Abandoned Fishing Nets and Plastic Waste into Road Surfacing
Researchers in Hawaii are conducting tests to determine if abandoned fishing nets and household plastic waste can be processed into materials for road surfacing. The initiative addresses challenges from marine debris and limited landfill capacity in the state. This effort is part…