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Improved data needed to fully understand the role of social enterprise
Social Enterprise “cannot achieve its full potential” in relation to waste management, unless data problems are solved, according to a report published by Defra. The research report, Social Enterprises and Sustainable Waste and Resource Management: Evaluating Impacts, Capacities and Opportunities, evaluated the potential capacity of the SE sector to deal with waste and resources. Generally the ...
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Scotland`s waste conference
This week the two day Scottish Waste and Resources Conference 2008 started in Glasgow. In his keynote address to delegates Cabinet Minister Richard Lochhead will announce the Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s (SEPA) latest recycling and composting figures. The most recent recycling and composting figures show an increase reaching 31.7% for the rolling year from April 07 to March 08 ...
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ERI’s E-Waste Legislation Manager Discusses Data Protection, Environment at Corporate Recycling & Waste Conference
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, participated yesterday at the Corporate Recycling & Waste Conference (CRWC) at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida. The CRWC is a world-class business conference that focuses on how business executives can advance their organizations' sustainability issues ...
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SEPA publishes Waste Data Digest 9
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has published its ninth annual Waste Data Digest. SEPA has produced an annual Waste Data Digest since 2001 which deals with data collected by SEPA on controlled waste in Scotland, providing SEPA's customers with an informative and succinct overview of Scotland's waste management over recent years. The digest consists of two parts: the key facts ...
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Waste Data in the UK. RWM Ambassadors call for improvement to waste data collection
The RWM Ambassadors have published a new report aimed at stimulating the debate around waste data. Findings of this exclusive report show how improved datasets could drive key decision-making and underpin stronger Government policies. RWM Ambassadors have published their exclusive report of waste data collection in the UK at an All-Party Parliamentary Sustainable Resource Group (APSRG) event. ...
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EPA releases 2010 toxics release inventory national analysis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its annual national analysis of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), providing all Americans with vital information about their communities. The TRI program publishes information on toxic chemical disposals and other releases into the air, land and water, as well as information on waste management and pollution prevention activities in ...
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City of London & SEPA Keynoting at WASTE MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2019! Free Places for Qualifying Stakeholders!
We’re thrilled to announce keynote presentations from the City of London Corporation and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) at WASTE MANAGEMENT Smart Class 2019, which takes place in London, at Browns Courtrooms, Covent Garden, on Wednesday 10th July… 1. “Tendering and Managing a “Smart” Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Contract” – ...
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Waste Management Announces Second Quarter 2011 Earnings
Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2011. Net income (a) for the quarter was $237 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared with $246 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2010. Revenues for the second quarter of 2011 were $3.35 billion compared with $3.16 billion ...
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Withdrawn Standard: ASTM D6582-00(2005)e1 Standard Guide for Ranked Set Sampling: Efficient Estimation of a Mean Concentration in Environmental Sampling (Withdrawn 2012)
This guide describes ranked set sampling, discusses its relative advantages over simple random sampling, and provides examples of potential applications in environmental sampling. Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D34 on Waste Management, this guide was withdrawn without replacement in January 2012 because of limited use by industry. 1. Scope 1.1 This guide ...
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EREF Data & Policy Report on Waste Generation Revealed at Waste360 Recycling Summit
The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) introduced its new Data & Policy Report “Municipal Solid Waste Management in the U.S.: 2010 & 2013” at the Waste360 Recycling Summit, held September 19 – 21, 2016 in Austin, Texas (www.waste360recyclingsummit.com). EREF’s Data & Policy Program (formerly named the Internal Research Program) was ...
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EPA releases 2007 TRI data using the Electronic Facility Data Release (e-FDR)
To better inform communities about releases of toxic chemicals from industrial facilities in their area, EPA this week announced the availability of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) facility-level data for 2007. This is the 5th annual Electronic Facility Data Release (e-FDR) and displays the TRI data exactly as received by EPA from the facilities - one form for each chemical at a facility. Many ...
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LI-COR Presents Landfill Methane Emission Data at Global Waste Management Symposium
Measuring greenhouse gas emissions at landfills using continuous monitoring offers new insight in estimating total annual emissions. LI-COR Principal Scientist, Liukang Xu presented methane emission data collected from a landfill at Global Waste Management Symposium in Phoenix, AZ on October 1st, 2012 and discussed the advantages of continuous monitoring over traditional interval monitoring. In ...
By LI-COR
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ASTM D6063 - 11 Standard Guide for Sampling of Drums and Similar Containers by Field Personnel
1. Scope 1.1 This guide covers information, including flow charts, for field personnel to follow in order to collect samples from drums and similar containers. 1.2 The purpose of this guide is to help field personnel in planning and obtaining samples from drums and similar containers, using equipment and techniques that will ensure that the objectives of the ...
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WIH Resource Group Announces Announces Collaborative Partnership with Quantum Compliance System, Inc.
WIH Resource Group (WIH) announces a collaborative partnership with Quantum Compliance Systems, Inc. (Quantum). This partnership combines Quantum’s 25 years of experience in data management and software solutions, with WIH’s expertise in consulting services for solid waste, recycling, and transportation for local government agencies, municipalities, and private businesses. The ...
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Join ESdat at the Tailings and Mine Waste Conference 2023
ESdat, a renowned leader in environmental data management solutions, is proud to announce its active involvement in the highly anticipated Tailings and Mine Waste Conference 2023, scheduled to take place from November 5-8, 2023, at the esteemed JW Marriott Parq Hotel in Vancouver, BC. With an unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable practices in the mining sector, ESdat is set to showcase ...
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Healthcare Facilities flouting bio medical waste management rules in Gujarat
Government, private hospitals and clinics in Gujarat are flouting the biomedical waste rules and increasing the risk of infection for the common public, says a new study by Toxics Link, a Delhi-based environmental group. The findings from the report titled ‘DON’T DUMP THAT’, assesses the current status of hospital waste management in four major districts of Gujarat- Ahmedabad, ...
By Toxics Link
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ASTM D5495 - 03(2011) standard practice for sampling with a composite Liquid Waste Sampler (COLIWASA)
This practice is applicable to sampling liquid wastes and other stratified liquids. The COLIWASA is used to obtain a vertical column of liquid representing an accurate cross-section of the sampled material. To obtain a representative sample of stratified liquids, the COLIWASA should be open at both ends so that material flows through it as it is slowly lowered to the desired sampling depth. The ...
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WIH resource group announces collaborative partnership with Quantum Compliance System, Inc.
WIH Resource Group (WIH) announces a collaborative partnership with Quantum Compliance Systems, Inc. (Quantum). This partnership combines Quantum’s 25 years of experience in data management and software solutions, with WIH’s 26 years expertise in consulting services for solid waste, recycling, and transportation for local government agencies, municipalities, and private businesses. The ...
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GM BeyondNow: Nine Steps Toward Landfill-Free
SOURCE: General Motors DESCRIPTION:Each morning, millions of people face the day with a cup of steaming hot coffee to help them get through those rough early morning hours. Then they dispose of their cup into the nearest garbage can and move on to the next task at hand. But if you’re one of those people, think about this the next time you throw away your morning coffee cup: 102 global General ...
By 3BL Media
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The SolarStreetBinTM from PEL Waste Reduction Equipment Presented with Irish Times Innovation Award for 2019
The SolarStreetBinTM from PEL Waste Reduction Equipment has been announced as the winner of the Irish Times Innovation Award (Manufacturing and Design category) for 2019. The winners of the Irish Times Innovation Awards were announced at a gala dinner held in the Concert Hall, RDS on Tuesday 5th November and SolarStreetBinTM from PEL Waste Reduction Equipment was recognised as the winner in the ...
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