Biodegradable waste news articles 
Recycling becomes easier with Krushr
Krushr is designed with the aim to take the hard work out of recycling. The Recycling Guide states that 9 out of 10 people would recycle more if it were easier. It enables for the easy storing and storing of rubbish and recycling in one convenient place. Krushr is a unique range of units that allow you to easily sort, crush and reduce your recycling volume by up to 75%. Vic Sinclair, buyer for large appliances at John Lewis says, "With the b... [more]
Eco-innovators UK recycling businesses will receive dedicated funds
Following the launch of the new Eco-innovation Action Plan (EcoAP) by the EU, there are subsidies, training and funding available to businesses driving products, techniques, services or processes which are environmentally sound ? i.e. they aim at the prevention or reduction of environmental impacts or contribute to the optimal use of resources. Eco-innovators are expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to use resources such as water ... [more]
( 1/2 ) 12 Simple steps for going green in 2012
As we head into 2012, many of us will be resolving to lose those few extra pounds, save more money, or spend a few more hours with our families and friends. But there are also some resolutions we can make to make our lives a little greener. Each of us, especially in the United States, can make a commitment to reducing our environmental impacts. "The global community, and particularly people living in industrialized societies, have put unsustai... [more]
( 2/2 ) 12 Simple Steps for Going Green in 2012
As we ring in the new year, here are twelve steps that we can all take to reduce our impact on the environment (8) Get out and ride We all know that carpooling and using public transportation helps cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, as well as our gas bills. Now, cities across the country are investing in new mobility options that provide exercise and offer an alternative to being cramped in subways or buses. Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, ... [more]
Carbon free energy system presented at Energy Roadmap 2050
In March 2011, the European Commission published the overall decarbonisation roadmap covering the whole economy. All sectors, power generation, transport, residential, industry and agriculture, were analysed. The Commission has also been preparing sectoral roadmaps, among which the Energy Roadmap 2050 is the last one, focusing on the whole energy sector. In order to cut emissions by over 80% by 2050, Europe's energy production will have to be... [more]
Other Biodegradable waste news and reviews
Editorial: Trashy choice
CEBU CITY house helper Florencia grumbles after seeing the black garbage bag left outside their residence. The bag has a hole on the side. Garbage collectors tore the hole to check that the bag contains kitchen waste and other biodegradable waste. The bag was then intentionally not included in the weekly collection.
Biodegradable fast food containers made from waste straw
Not only are polystyrene fast food containers usually not recyclable, but they also take eons to break down in a landfill, can emit harmful compounds, and require petroleum to create. Using paper is one alternative, but Hong Kong-based company Innovasians is now offering another – 100% biodegradable containers made from waste straw left over after wheat harvesting... Continue Reading ...
16,000 kg of empty cans collected in UAE
Dubai, May 6 (IANS) In a countrywide drive by an environmental group against non-biodegradable waste, over a million empty cans of soft drinks weighing 16,150 kg have been collected in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Anaerobic digestion system set to be commercially available
US researchers have unveiled what they claim is the first commercially available, high-solid anaerobic digestion system.
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According to the Environment Agency, England and Wales produce around 300 million tonnes of waste each year, which must be disposed of in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
Ball Horticultural and Costa Farms Launch New Mirel-based SoilWrap Biodegradable Plant Container
Metabolix, Inc. , a bioscience company focused on developing clean, sustainable solutions for plastics, chemicals and energy, Ball Horticultural Company and Costa Far
Composting yourself is easier than ever
LOWELL -- According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 13 percent of refuse is yard waste and 12 percent is food scraps.
Railways to help city out of ‘waste' crisis
Plan to use garbage as filler material for railway station development works
Increasing Focus on Biodegradable Chelating Agents to Drive the Global Chelating Agents Market, According to a New ...
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Chelating Agents market. The global market for chelating agents is forecast to reach 438 thousand metric tons by the year 2017. Biodegradable chelating agents are likely to capture a significant share of the chelating agents market in the coming years, owing to potential health and environmental hazards associated with non ...
Editorial: To ban or not to ban?
Starting on June 28, Davao City will start enforcing the ban on non-biodegradable plastics and polystyrene foam containers as part of the Davao City Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinance of 2009. The ordinance is laudable considering the amount of these plastic containers, which take years to decompose, end up clogging the waterways and ultimately finding their way to the ocean where they ...
