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waste-management
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france24.comfinance7 days ago
Fiji Rejects Australian Waste-to-Energy Proposal Citing Scale and Health Risks
The Fijian government turned down a proposal to import and burn non-recyclable rubbish from Australia, citing health, environmental and tourism risks.
agriculture.einnews.comworld20 days ago
Waste Industry Proposes £5 Refundable Deposit on Vapes to Reduce Fires and Improve Recycling
The Environmental Services Association called for a refundable deposit of up to £5 on vapes. Biffa and the Local Government Association backed tighter rules one year after disposable vapes were banned.
The Japan Timesbusiness20 days ago
Finland Prepares to Begin Permanent Burial of Spent Nuclear Fuel at Onkalo Repository
The Onkalo geological repository in Eurajoki, Finland, is nearly ready to begin permanent underground storage of radioactive spent nuclear fuel. The facility, blasted into 1.9 billion-year-old bedrock, is expected to be the world's first of its kind.
bbc.co.ukworld23 days ago
Bournemouth Beaches Yield 83 Tonnes of Waste After Bank Holiday
Refuse crews removed more than 83 tonnes of litter from beaches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole after record temperatures drew large crowds over the bank holiday weekend. The total was 260 percent higher than the previous weekend.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld23 days ago
Surveillance Footage Shows Industrial Waste Dumping in Melbourne's North-East
Footage compiled for Nillumbik Shire Council recorded large-scale dumping of industrial waste in Melbourne's north-east. The material was gathered as part of council monitoring efforts in the Diamond Creek area.
agriculture.einnews.combusiness26 days ago
Recology Teamsters Local 350 Ratify Five-Year Contract
More than 140 members of Teamsters Local 350 employed by Recology voted to approve a new five-year labor agreement covering wages, retirement benefits, and workplace protections.
yahoo.comworld28 days ago
Homeowner Moves Neighbor's Bin to Park After Repeated Driveway Placement
A homeowner reported that tenants across the street repeatedly placed their rubbish bin on the homeowner's driveway. The homeowner responded by rolling the bin to a nearby park, where it was emptied during collection.
vaticannews.vafinance29 days ago
Pope Leo Visits Acerra, Condemns Waste Dumping and Profit Motives
Pope Leo traveled to Acerra, Italy on Saturday and called for an end to practices that pollute land, water, and air. He met with families affected by toxic waste dumping in the region known as the Land of Fires.
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247wallst.comworld30 days ago
117 Waste Sites Flagged Across England in Recent Review
A review identified 117 waste sites of concern in England. The assessment examined current conditions at active and closed locations.
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foxnews.comworld32 days ago
Plastic Grocery Bags Require Special Handling to Avoid Recycling Equipment Issues
Plastic grocery bags can damage recycling machinery when processed with other materials. Several alternatives exist for disposing of or reusing the bags instead of placing them in standard recycling streams.
The Independentworld32 days ago
Plastic Films Require Separate Drop-Off for Recycling
Soft plastic films such as grocery bags and bubble wrap cannot be placed in household recycling bins. Designated collection points at stores accept these materials for reprocessing into new products.
naturalnews.comfinance33 days ago
Company Develops Process to Break Down Plastic Waste into Chemical Building Blocks
A company called Denovia has developed a depolymerization process that converts PET plastic into its original chemical components. The technology shreds plastic and places it in a liquid solution that breaks polymer chains in minutes. Current plastic waste management costs are pr…
bbc.co.ukworld33 days ago
Liberia EPA Orders Closure of Buchanan Waste Dumpsite
The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia directed the immediate shutdown of a hazardous waste site operated by the Buchanan City Corporation. Inspectors cited proximity to a hospital and risks to patients and residents.
The Japan Timesscience39 days ago
Japanese Municipalities Allow Regular Plastic Bags as Designated Trash Bags Run Low
Supplies of specially designated trash bags are running low across Japan as the conflict in the Middle East strains naphtha supplies used in plastic production. Social media-driven panic buying has compounded the shortage, prompting some local authorities to permit regular plasti…
bbc.comai40 days ago
Sensors and AI Help Water Companies Detect Sewer Fatbergs
Fatbergs, hardened masses of fat, oil, grease and discarded items, regularly block sewers in cities worldwide and require manual removal. UK water companies have installed thousands of sensors linked to machine learning systems that flag abnormal water levels for early interventi…
riotimesonline.comworld48 days ago
UN 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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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