waste separation Articles
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New guidelines for characterization of municipal solid waste: the Portuguese case
This report proposes a new set of guidelines for the characterization of municipal solid waste. It is based on an analysis of reference methodologies, used internationally, and a case study of Valorsul (a company that handles recovery and treatment of solid waste in the North Lisbon Metropolitan Area). In particular, the suggested guidelines present a new definition of the waste to be analysed, ...
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Towards municipal solid waste source separation at the household level in Accra, Ghana
Municipal solid waste source separation at the household level has been endorsed as the way forward by all stakeholders in the waste management sector in Ghana. The study using waste stream analyses and laboratory investigations assesses the feasibility of this intervention in the Accra Metropolitan Area which has been divided into three income zones. The mean waste percentage composition was ...
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Survey of Waste Glass Collection & Recycling Arrangements in UK Local Authorities
1. SUMMARY OF RESEARCH OBJECTIVES The purpose of the study is to inform WRAP of the range of contractual arrangements for waste container glass collection and recycling adopted by local authorities throughout the UK. The key objectives are: To further WRAP’s understanding of the waste container glass supply chain, in particular with regardto collection of waste container glass for recycling ...
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Experimental vs. arbitrary landfill diversion targets
An experimental method is developed for setting pragmatic short–term landfill diversion targets of municipal waste in emerging economies. Domestic waste composition is shown to be quite uniform throughout developing countries of Africa, Asia and America. Consequently, the method developed in Brazil is readily exportable to other continents with minor numerical adjustments. It consists of ...
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Potential environmental impacts as influenced by existing policies in Al-Salt city, Jordan
Since the major pollutants in Al-Salt city is associated with solid waste, the study focuses on evaluating the management and the existing regulations and laws associated with municipal solid waste in addition to assessing the role that the local community plays along with the governmental agencies to execute the environmental regulation in Al-Salt city, Jordan. Al-Salt city has typical ...
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BRAIN BY PICVISA: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND VISION FOR FAST TRACKING AUTOMATION IN YOUR BUSINESS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can speed up repetitive processes, irrespective of the type of business or industrial process. If AI implementation is transforming even retail, just imagine the impact this tech can have on the automation process in a recycling plant or factory. In short, developments in Artificial Intelligence and Vision facilitate new business models enabling production processes ...
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Physico-chemical treatment of liquid waste on an industrial plant for electrocoagulation
Wastewater from washing, oil separators, the metal processing and detergent industries, was tested and treated for treatment of different types of liquid waste at industrial level at Domžale-Kamnik Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The effect of implementing the electrocoagulation (EC) and flotation processes, respectively, is analysed and includes the duration of the EC implementation, ...
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Evaluating Citizen Attitudes and Participation in Solid Waste Management in Tehran, Iran
Recently, increasing attention has been paid to the environmental impact of solid waste in Iran. Consequently, solid waste management has become a remarkably important issue. Solid waste comprises a wide range of materials and comes from a variety of sources. Having a population of about 10 million (about 1/7 of Iran’s total population), Tehran is among the most populated capitals in the world. ...
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Are you recycling polystyrene the right way? Don’t risk the heavy fines
While there’s a European-wide drive to recycle more polystyrene, some forms of it contain a flame retardant that is hazardous to human health and the environment. The idea of the circular economy is a compelling one, and it’s driving recycling policies worldwide across industries. There is more focus than ever is on the complete lifecycle of products, including packaging, vehicles and ...
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ECOPICK, The Smart Robot Created To Transform The Recycling Industry
The need to urgently reform the recycling industry by extracting greater value from waste is increasingly clear. ECOPICK by PICVISA has been designed as an innovative response, the first product from our Robotics business unit built to enhance efficiency and quality in the classification and sorting of waste in recycling plants. ECOPICK scans different materials, identifies them among all the ...
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Smart Class 2018 “Retrospectives Round-Up” & looking ahead to our 2019 Smart Waste Event!
Last November we hosted our inaugural Smart Waste event, WASTE MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2018, in Leeds. Here’s what some of the stakeholders in attendance had to say: “This was my first Smart Class event and I was very impressed by both the organisation and the content of the presentations” – Technical Team Unit Manager, Life Smart Waste Project, Scottish Environment ...
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WASTE MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2019 “Retrospectives Round-Up” PLUS Mark Your Calendars for WASTE MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2020!
Earlier this summer we hosted WASTE MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2019 in London. Here’s what some of the stakeholders in attendance had to say: “This was my second Waste Management Smart Class and I found it as interesting and valuable as the first. It was another excellent event showing the high levels of innovation, across the UK and beyond, that are being developed to ensure that waste ...
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Disposal options for solid waste of Bangalore city based on its characteristics
A detailed analysis of Bangalore's solid waste has been done to suggest various management options for safe disposal. It has been observed that Bangalore's solid waste contains a larger proportion of degradable waste compared to many other cities. Based on detailed analysis of available data, it has been suggested that a landfill with a leachate and gas collection system is better than an inert ...
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Composition and Contaminant Loads of Residual Household Waste Part III: Physico-Chemical Properties and Contaminant Concentrations
Abstract. Physico-chemical properties of residual waste are key factors for disposal standards. Reliable input data for treatment plants (MSWI) need to consider the heterogeneity and variability of waste composition. This requires thoroughly designed sampling schemes, a consistent separation of bulk waste into uniform fractions, and adequate methods for sample preparation and analysis. The ...
By Oracle
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PICVISA, TECHNOLOGY WITH INTEGRAL AND PERSONALIZED SERVICE
At PICVISA we work with the vision of providing our clients with a level of service that meets their needs, responds to their expectations and provides effective and efficient solutions that drive the achievement of their objectives.There is no need to reflect on the importance of efficient recycling. We have long been installed in the certainty that the sustainable economy will be circular or it ...
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Artificial Intelligence: The Transformation of Plastic Recycling
ARTIFICIAL VISION: MORE ACCURATE WASTE MANAGEMENT AI, and particularly artificial vision, has enabled much more precise automation of waste management. Using cameras and sensors, the technology can automatically recognize and classify different types of materials, allowing for greater accuracy in separating materials and a more efficient recycling process. It enables customization of the ...
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AI Technology for Waste Management
Introduction The notion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming mainstream with reference to modern innovations. The internet of things (IoT) platforms coupled with AI has reshaped every aspect of human life on the individual as well as collective levels. Since the global waste generation, according to World Bank, could reach to a whopping 3.4 billion tons per annum, AI technology can surely ...
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SPE Cleanup of Wheat Extracts Prior to the HPLC Analysis of the Mycotoxin Deoxynivalenol
Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a mycotoxin produced by the Fusarium fungal species graminearum and culmorum. These Fusariumfungi infect cereal crops primarily in wet conditions when temperatures range from 15–30 °C, resulting in grain head damage and DON contamination1. DON is the most common contaminant of grains and maize, and its presence may be a marker for other mycotoxins2. When ...
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Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Waste Management
Environmental sustainability needs more sustainable waste management practices than today. The traceability of waste to be reused, recycled or recovered is already incorporated into any cutting-edge project in the sector, for competitiveness and efficiency. Data tracking is key to complying with existing laws and policies, and also to incentivizing regulations and policies that prevent and ...
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TÉCNICAS REUNIDAS WILL LEAD A RESEARCH PROJECT ON PLASTICS RECYCLING AS PART OF THE CDTI MISSIONS PROGRAMME - Case Study
TÉCNICAS REUNIDAS WILL LEAD A RESEARCH PROJECT ON PLASTICS RECYCLING AS PART OF THE CDTI MISSIONS PROGRAMME • The project, called ECLIPSE, is clearly aligned with the objectives of the circular economy and will help enable the use of secondary raw materials from the recycling of complex polymeric waste, thus reducing the use of natural resources and the pollution caused by landfill. • The Science ...
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