hazardous waste recycling News
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EPA hosts online town hall meeting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a live online town hall meeting on February 23, 2010, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. Mathy Stanislaus, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, along with other EPA officials, will answer questions on how to reduce your carbon footprint. EPA will also engage viewers in the ongoing environmental justice ...
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Municipal recycling unit handles low-volume hazardous waste collected from households, contractors, and small quantity generators
Municipal waste handlers are able to meet safety, economy and security objectives in the collection and storage of small quantity hazardous wastes ranging from paints and pesticides to cleaners and motor oils, with the Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Unit™ from SAFETY STORAGE. The pre-fabricated Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Unit features a compact, ...
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EPA proposes safeguards for hazardous waste recycling / action aims to promote economic, environmental and public health benefits of waste recycling
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new safeguards for recycling hazardous materials to protect public health and the environment. Today’s proposal modifies EPA’s 2008 Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) rule, which revised hazardous waste regulations to encourage recycling of hazardous materials. Today’s proposal will improve accountability and oversight of ...
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New online forum increases public’s access to EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched an online discussion forum designed to enhance communication between EPA and the public on contaminated sites, waste management, and recycling issues. The forum, which is a public comment board, is another important component in EPA’s ongoing efforts to increase transparency and public engagement. The first four discussion topics on the new ...
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Industrial Oily Hazardous Waste Recycling Solution - Pyrolysis Plant
Industrial oily hazardous waste poses a growing challenge for various sectors, from petrochemical and automotive industries to oil drilling operations. Disposing of this waste safely and efficiently is not just a regulatory requirement but also a pressing environmental concern. Pyrolysis, an innovative recycling solution, has emerged as a game-changer in the quest for sustainable waste ...
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Bavarian Export Prize!
After many years of engagement and dedication our hard work has finally been recognised: We are the proud award winners of the Bavarian Export Prize for 2018 in the category services! We are extremely pleased to see our process engineering avoiding incineration and landfilling of hazardous wastes duly rewarded. Our VacuDry® technology is able to recover e.g. 100% drilling fluids, leading to ...
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In renewed effort on environmental justice, EPA to assess impacts of waste rule on disadvantaged communities
Consistent with EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s commitment to reach out to communities historically underrepresented in EPA decision-making, the agency is requesting public input on a draft plan for assessing the potential impacts of its hazardous waste recycling rule on low-income, minority and tribal populations. To encourage safe recycling and to help conserve natural resources, EPA’s ...
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Recycling firm fined for flammable material used in arson attack
A York hazardous waste recycling company was today fined £40,000 for failing to safeguard flammable liquid that was used in an arson attack on the business. BCB Environmental Management Limited, based at Marston Business Park, Rudgate in Tockwith, pleaded guilty to breaching regulations 6 and 7 of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) after illegally ...
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EPA publishes notice identifying hardrock mining industry for financial responsibility requirements
The U.S. EPA has identified the hardrock mining industry as its priority for developing financial assurance requirements. Financial assurance requirements help ensure that owners and operators of these facilities, not taxpayers, foot the bill for environmental cleanup. These requirements will be developed under section 108(b) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability ...
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AwarenessIDEAS div of Flexi display is exhibiting in Air Force ESOH Environmental Conference
AwarenessIDEAS div of Flexi display marketing inc. will be exhibiting its broad selection of energy conservation, recycling, water and hazardous waste... awareness reminders and marketing materials. AwraenesIDEAS has been developing and providing environmental awareness, educational and marketing materials for over 35 years. We provide programs that include most everything an environmental ...
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Delegation from Indonesia visits econ industries to learn about zero industrial waste
In June, a Delegation of key-decision makers from Indonesia visited econ industries in the context of a bfz organised study tour. The goal of the visit was to learn more about econ industries Zero Industrial Waste...! approach. The Delegation members were impressed by our references and the concept of regional, flexible waste management treatment centres that focus on resources recovery rather ...
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2017 China Hazardous Waste Industry Innovation and Development Forum Held Successfully in Beijing
Sponsored by China Association of Recycling Economy, 2017 China's hazardous waste industry Innovation and Development Forum, Hazardous Waste Recycling and Decontamination of the Seminar held successfully in Beijing on November 20, 2017. Around the theme of "China's hazardous waste industry innovation," conference participants had an in-depth conversation, during which they exchanged and ...
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Online Seminar, 30.09.2020 - Environmental Management in Russia: Clean Air, Clean Water, Hazardous Waste
Together with swilar, German Trade and Invest, Bioworks and econ industries, the representative office of the Free State of Bavaria in Russia invites you to the online seminar "Environmental Management in Russia: Clean Air, Clean Water, Hazardous Waste". The event will take place on September 30,2020 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am CEST. Econ industries will present the topic "Recycling of hazardous ...
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Itronics President Dr. John Whitney to Speak at Prestigious Resource Recovery Conference
Itronics Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ITRO) is pleased to announce that Dr. John Whitney, its founder and Chairman, will speak at the prestigious resource recovery and waste management conference sponsored by the Envirobiz Group (www.envirobiz.com) at the Marriott Coronado Island, San Diego, CA., Sept. 18-21. The conference annually works to stimulate creative thinking on strategies for waste management ...
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The digital television transition: don’t kick your TV to the curb – eCycle instead
After June 12, 2009 all full power television stations started broadcasting in digital, over-the-air signals. EPA encourages all U.S. citizens who own an analog TV set and who receive free broadcasts (via rabbit ears or a roof-top antenna) to extend the life of their TV by subscribing to a paid TV service or connecting it to a converter box. Energy Star-qualified digital converter boxes are ...
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The digital television transition: No need to trash your TV
Wilmington, N.C., is the first city in the nation to switch to digital-only broadcasting. EPA encourages Wilmington residents and the rest of the country who own an analog TV set and who receive free broadcasts (via rabbit ears or a roof-top antenna) to extend the life of their TV by connecting it to a digital converter box. Energy Star-qualified digital converter boxes are available for ...
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Harden Hazardous Waste Disposal Project in Shandong, China
As the largest city excelling at chemical industry province in China, Shandong province has a hazardous waste disposal center which is located in Circular Economy Demonstration Park in Dezhou City. It is the only comprehensive solid hazardous waste disposal site in Dezhou city. This disposal center can realize the hazardous waste resource recycling, hazardous waste reduction and harmless disposal ...
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U.S. EPA fines reno area facility $79,500 for hazardous waste violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined a hazardous waste treatment, storage and recycling company $79,500 for the improper management of hazardous waste at its Fernley facility. A 2010 inspection at 21st Century Environmental Management of Nevada, LLC, uncovered violations of federal standards governing the handling and storage of hazardous waste. In this case, the facility processes and ...
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Drastic drop in exports outside EU & performance downgrade of recycling in EU to be expected from new trade rules for plastic waste
FEAD’s president, Jean-Marc Boursier reacted to the adoption of the proposal: “This international decision, of which we understand the motives but question the effectiveness regarding marine pollution, ignores that recycled wastes are traded on a global commodity market. Such a major drop in the exports of EU collected and sorted plastic waste will affect, in the short and in the ...
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EPA strengthens transboundary hazardous waste shipment regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening the regulations that govern the shipping of hazardous waste for recycling between the United States and other countries. The new measures are meant to increase the level of regulatory oversight, provide stricter controls, and greater transparency. The final rule announced today aligns EPA’s hazardous waste import/export/transit shipment ...
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