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Anglesey up with Wales` best
Waste management firm Verdant has helped the Isle of Anglesey to “achieve the second best recycling rate in Wales”. Speaking about Anglesey residents, Verdant managing director Roger Edwards said: “Without their sustained support and interest in recycling, these results just wouldn’t have been possible.” Data released by the Welsh Assembly for the year 2009/09 shows that out of 22 local ...
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Scotland to do more to combat waste
Scotland has increased efforts in recycling and composting waste over the past five years, but is it enough? The latest recycling and composting figures were released today by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and show a small increase in figures reaching 31.2%. It was great news that Scotland met the 30% target for 2008, but it may not be enough to meet the challenging targets ...
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Scotland`s recycling rate goes up
Scotland’s annual recycling and composting rate rose to 32.9 per cent for the year to September 2008 an increase of 0.7 per cent from the previous year, according to figures from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. The rate for the second quarter of 2008/09 (July to September) increased to 36.3 per cent, though Sepa states for comparisons the rolling year figure is a better measure as it ...
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Quality compost’s business potential tested on roofs
Quality recycled compost will be used for green roofs and rain gardens, among other innovative projects, in trials to explore the material’s technical and commercial potential. The trials, organised by the Waste & Resources Action Programme, will also continue research into regenerating brownfield sites to grow biofuel crops, which it began in 2007. Projects will start this year across the ...
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North Yorkshire awards seven year recycling contract
A new contract, which could increase recycling rates to 75%, has been awarded by North Yorkshire County Council. The seven-year contract to operate 17 recycling centres was awarded to May Gurney in the hope it will make the necessary improvements to increase recycling rates. May Gurney has said it plans to make changes to the sites, including improving signage and offering more opportunities ...
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EDGE Trommel 622 Series officially launched at Hillhead
The newly available Trommel combines high production rates and ease of use in a cost effective machine. A unique feature of the 622 is it’s fuel and energy saving control system. The 622 range has a load sensing system that allows the machine to work harder or easier depending on its load. This allows huge savings in terms of operator fuel costs. The Trommel is ideal for topsoil, ...
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Surrey so ‘good’ at recycling targets need to be revised
Waste management in Surrey is set to be revised with brand new targets for recycling and reducing waste being introduced. The Surrey Waste Partnership (SWP), made up of Surrey County Council and the 11 district and borough councils, is updating its plan for waste management with the aim of setting a 70% reuse, recycling and composting target by 2013/2014. As part of the review, SWP has launched ...
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WASTECON 2016 is coming!
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) hosts the only national conference for solid waste professionals by solid waste professionals. This August, that conference – WASTECON® – is coming to Indianapolis! WASTECON offers opportunities to see what’s new in collection, processing, marketing, and management of compost, recyclables, and solid waste through training, ...
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GreenBlue releases guidelines for designing recyclable and compostable packaging
Following two years of research into various end-of-life infrastructures and technologies, today GreenBlue® released a suite of reports that provide technical guidance on designing packaging to be compatible with common recovery methods. Design for Recovery Guidelines for Aluminum, Steel, Glass, and Paper Packaging detail common recovery challenges and barriers for these four major packaging ...
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Composting collaborative webinar on nurturing entrepreneurs to grow infrastructure
The Composting Collaborative, of which USCC is a founding partner, is focusing its October webinar on the role of new businesses in closing the gaps in providing organics recycling collection and compost production and sales. USCC has found that encouraging entrepreneurship is one answer. In this October 17 webinar (3-4:15 pm) facilitated by USCC’s Associate Director, Cary Oshins, learn ...
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Organic fertilizer equipment helps waste recycling
As a by-product of the paper industry, pulp and paper residues such as waste paper sludge are often managed through landfill or incineration. By drying the material and in some cases pelletizing it, producers can convert their waste into more marketable soil amendment products. Has extensive experience in promoting the reuse of papermaking sludge and residues through organic fertilizer production ...
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Sainsbury`s introduces Wild Rocket salad in compostable packaging
Major UK retailer Sainsbury’s has introduced its Sainsbury's SO organic Wild Rocket salad in Amcor's NaturePlus compostable film. This innovative concept (patent pending) has been created through a joint venture between Amcor Flexibles and Flextrus. “Food packaging is very important to our customers and it influences their buying decisions. Amcor's NaturePlus compostable film helps us to meet ...
By Amcor
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Santa`s load lightens with Christmas packaging reductions
Nestlé Confectionery has reduced the packaging for its Christmas selection boxes as part of on ongoing drive to cut back on waste. All of Nestlé Confectionery’s selection boxes are now made from 75% recycled board and the plastic trays are made from recycled bottles. Additionally, the selection boxes will include on-pack messages which encourage families to recycle the box after they have eaten ...
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Sprouts Empowers Guests with Environmentally Friendly Tips and Resources During Earth Month
Sprouts Farmers Market is inspiring guests to celebrate Earth Month throughout April with educational tips and resources at sprouts.com/earth-month. In addition to offering green living materials, the healthy grocer announced 2018 sustainability results and details on its annual roundup to support local health and wellness causes. Sprouts.com “Goes Green” with Healthy Living Tips ...
By Siemens AG
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Environmental conference in London a success
London, GB / Alpen, D, 03 February 2010 – The first international trade fair and conference 'Energy from Biomass and Waste UK' (EBW UK), held on January 26 and 27 in London, proved to be a success. Some 600 delegates came to the Royal Horticultural Halls to see exhibits from 60 companies showcasing the latest in waste treatment and bioenergy production. Exhibitors praised the high quality of ...
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Premier Tech Aqua wins a Phénix de l`environnement
Premier Tech is pleased to announce its Business Unit Premier Tech Aqua (PTA), from the Environmental Technologies Group, has received, last May 24, a Phénix de l'environnement, the highest environmental distinction awarded in Québec. PTA came out as the winner in the Process, Product or Ecoresponsible Packaging category thanks to the marketing of its ready-to-use polyethylene ...
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2017 Report Highlights AZA Member Facilities’ Important Contributions to Global Conservation and Science
In 2017, aquariums, zoos, and other organizations accredited and certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) funded a record-breaking $220 million in field conservation, led 2,800 education programs, and contributed to 170 peer-reviewed publications. These numbers were produced as a result of AZA’s Annual Report on Conservation and Science (ARCS) and demonstrate the commitment ...
By Siemens AG
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Composting green waste saves as much CO2 as energy recovery
Recycling green waste as compost could match the environmental benefits of converting it into renewable energy, in terms of CO2 savings, according to new German research. It suggests that the two forms of waste management should be seen as complementary and both should receive subsidies. Green waste is biodegradable waste, usually from gardens and parks, and includes grass, hedge trimmings, ...
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ICAW poster available for use by the press for international compost awareness week: May 3-9, 2009
A 5th grade student has been recognized by the US Composting Council as the International Compost Awareness Week poster contest winner during a competition that challenged each to visually portray the theme, 'Compost! Recycling The Way Nature Meant It To Be'. Max A. Million of Nettleton Elementary School in Duluth, Minnesota was selected as the grand prize winner of the ICAW poster contest held ...
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EPA Grants to Help Two Puerto Rico Communities Boost Recycling and Composting and Reduce Water Pollution; Grants Will Fund Education Initiatives in San Juan and Loiza
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded nearly $50,000 to two Puerto Rico organizations, Leaders of the World and the Scuba Dogs Society, to educate low-income communities about effective waste management, recycling and the negative effects of improper waste disposal on people’s health and water quality. The grant was awarded under the EPA’s Environmental Justice Small ...
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