waste management protocol News
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Redefinition of waste should increase recycling
Classifying a host of waste products as raw materials could break down the administrative barriers that currently make them difficult to reuse. Cutting red tape will make it easier to turn millions of tonnes of industrial and commercial waste into usable materials, according to the Environment Agency and Government-funded recycling champion WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme). ...
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N.H. Dept. of Environmental Services Civil Servant Recognized for Outstanding Service
Ray Gordon, Septage Coordinator of the N.H. Dept. of Environmental Services (NHDES) is being honored with a "2014 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Trainer of the Year Excellence Award" by EPA. Mr. Gordon has done an outstanding job over the years both facilitating and performing hands on training for many wastewater treatment plant operators throughout New England. The EPA Regional Wastewater ...
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New plastics quality protocol
The recovery of non-packaging plastic for manufacturers in England and Wales has been made easier by a new Quality Protocol. Published by the Waste Protocols Project, which is a collaborative effort between the Waste & Resources Action Programme and the Environment Agency, the Quality Protocol will mean plastics like toys and garden furniture will be easier for manufacturers to incorporate ...
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Improved waste management delivering climate benefits
The EEA briefing, available in 26 languages, explains how better processing of municipal waste will continue to reduce emissions from this sector, while calling for greater attention to increasing volumes across Europe. The study projects a significant decrease by 2020 in net greenhouse gas emissions from municipal waste, with a reduction of more than 80 % (down to 10 million tones) compared to ...
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RegScan Updates U.S. TEAM Guides Audit Checklists
RegScan, Inc., a Williamsport, Pa.-based company, proudly announces the expansion of U.S. TEAM Guides audit checklists to include the Environmental Protection Agency's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). The U.S. TEAM Guides checklists have been updated to reflect EPA's national emissions standards that were finalized in ...
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Biowaste challenges and opportunities in the coming decade
Facing up to the challenges of dealing with biowastes over the next decade will need the right balance of controls and incentives to encourage the reuse of waste while protecting the environment and human health, according to the UK Environment Agency. The United Kingdom produces over 100 million tonnes of biodegradable waste every year, enough to fill approximately 25 Wembley stadiums, and most ...
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