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New technology for sludge management reduces waste to landfill by 80%
The first batch of results from a new sludge management and waste reduction system at Severn Trent`s Coleshill Sewage Treatment Works in Birmingham, England show a consistent 80% reduction in waste to landfill volumes. The DMax system has specifically been developed by CDE Ireland Ltd to process a variety of wastes as detailed below. This list is not exhaustive and represents the material for which the plant was initially constructed: Inlet Grit (predominant material); Wet Well waste; Gully ... |
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Insider’s guide to compostables collection at events
An event happens any time a group of people come together for a purpose, whether it is to attend a concert, network at a conference, celebrate a wedding, run a race, etc. Events can range in size from a few people to hundreds of thousands of people, and typically generate massive volumes of discarded materials. According to the Green Meeting Industry Council, event attendees can generate 20 lbs of material per person per day.
The amount and type of organics available in event waste varies based ... |
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