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CIWM Highlights Weaknesses and Gaps in England`s Waste Policy
Responding to the EFRA enquiry into waste management in England, CIWM has highlighted a number of priorities for the future. "The focus of this enquiry is on municipal waste, but an effective policy framework is needed for all wastes, and we would like to see a renewed focus on commercial and industrial wastes, particularly with reference to future infrastructure. We also want the committee to ...
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Recycling sector asked whether EU biowaste law is needed
The recycling sector has been asked whether a European Union (EU) biowaste law is required to reduce the amount of organic material that is landfilled in Europe. In a new green paper, the European Commission notes that biowaste usually comprises 30-40% of the 41% of municipal solid waste that is on average landfilled in the EU. The big problem here is that such dumped waste emits methane, “a ...
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What Did You Recycle Today?
Don't throw those empty water bottles into the trash – recycle them. The same goes for the empty cereal box. On the eve of America Recycles Day, EPA is encouraging all Americans to expand their recycling activities. Every year, America Recycles Day gives millions of Americans the opportunity to become better informed about the importance of daily recycling and buying recycled products. America ...
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Core funder support enables Carpet Recycling UK to exceed 2015 goal
Fundamental support from Carpet Recycling UK’s core funders - Cormar Carpets, Lifestyle Floors/Headlam, Desso, ege, Milliken, Balsan and Marlings - has enabled the industry body to triumph in key areas and exceed its 2015 goal with a 31% landfill diversion rate for waste carpet. In 2015, 125,000 tonnes of carpet were reused, recycled or recovered for energy - a 31% diversion rate which ...
By Axion Group
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A&WMA issues Call for Abstracts for Thermal Treatment Technologies and Hazardous Waste Conference
The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) has issued a call for abstracts for the International Conference on Thermal Treatment Technologies and Hazardous Waste Combustors, May 17-20, 2010, in San Francisco, CA. The International Conference on Thermal Treatment Technologies and Hazardous Waste Combustors will gather industry professionals to solve difficult waste management, resource ...
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Impacts from Latest EPA Proposals to Reduce Landfill Gas Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency recently issued proposals designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that would require more than 100 municipal solid waste landfills to install systems to collect and control landfill gas. While the EPA seems confident in the positive environmental benefits of the new standards, it has comparatively little to say about the economic impacts on landfill ...
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EC launches debate on the management of bio-waste
This week the European Commission presented a discussion paper on the management of bio-waste in the European Union. Bio-waste – biodegradable garden, kitchen and food waste – accounts for around one third of municipal waste and has major potential impacts on the environment. When disposed of in landfill sites, it emits methane – a powerful greenhouse gas which is 23 times more potent than carbon ...
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European Federation of Waste Management & Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council support South-East Europe Development
European Federation of Waste Management & Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council support South-East Europe Development Waste Management & Recycling Event in April 2011 14 December 2010 European Federation representing the European waste management industry will support for the first time the Eco Forum in April 2011. Its members are national waste management associations ...
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Effective EU waste management can contribute to 2020 CO2 reduction target
A new report by Prognos states that by introducing an ambitious waste policy in EU the waste sector is able to contribute with 16-27% of the total 20% emission reduction target, to be meet by the EU countries under the Kyoto agreement. Mrs. Birnstegel from Prognos stated at the Press Conference 27 May 2008, that politically there is a need to focus on, diverting biodegradable waste from ...
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Covanta SEMASS and Capital Paper Recycling Inc. to offer integrated waste management services to Cape Cod communities
Covanta SEMASS, L.P., (Covanta SEMASS) a subsidiary of Covanta Holding Corporation, an internationally recognized owner and operator of large-scale Energy-from-Waste and renewable energy projects, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Capital Paper Recycling Inc. to provide recycling services to Cape Cod communities. The new agreement allows Covanta SEMASS to offer ...
By Covanta
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Fiberight completes $70M financing for Maine facility
Fiberight announced this week completion of $70 million in project financing for its Hampden, ME facility. $45 million came from a tax-exempt bond issuance from the Finance Authority of Maine, underwritten by Jefferies LLC. The remaining $25 million came from private equity. Fiberight also secured funding commitments for “additional projects.” The company said it was in talks with ...
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Solving London’s Food Waste Issue is on the Menu
GPT Waste is serving up a solution to London’s food waste issue. According to the Feeding Britain report, 4.3 million tonnes of surplus food is being thrown away in Britain every year. Approximately 18 million tonnes of food in the UK will end up in landfill annually, with the value being close to £23bn. The total value is rising rapidly due to soaring prices in fuel, which in ...
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