Category: Waste & Waste Management
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Japan Plastic Waste Exports
Japan has long been Asia’s biggest plastic packaging waste producer
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EU Deal on Hazardous Chemicals
MEPs clinch deal with member states to reduce harmful chemicals in waste
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Australian EPA Says No to Compostable Packaging
Newly clarified Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations state that items such as compostable packaging, cardboard, animal faeces and teabags will…
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Singapore to Test Bottle Deposit Return Scheme
Singapore aims to start drink container return scheme in 2024, targets 80 per cent collection rate
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Thailand to Ban Plastic Waste Imports
Thailand confirms ban on imports of waste plastics from 2025 and restrictions in 2023 and 2024
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NL is Centre of EU Plastic Waste Maffia
NL is the pivotal hub of criminal exports of plastic waste outside Europe.
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Avangard Selected for Apple Accelerator Class
Plastic recycler Avangard Innovative has been selected to participate in Apple’s Business Accelerator Program. This opens further opportunities for Avangard…
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University of Idaho on Converting Manure to Bioplastics
University of Idaho researchers are pioneering technologies that have potential to turn a liability for dairymen – animal waste –…
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Eastman Joins Pact Collective
Eastman supports beauty industry nonprofit in efforts to advance circularity of beauty packaging
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UN Treaty to Protect Sea Life Fails to Reach Deal
Nations fail to reach deal on UN treaty to protect sea life
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DS Smith Research on Paper Made from Agro Waste
Straw, hemp, cocoa shells, daisies and even seaweed – how your (plastic-free) future groceries could be packaged
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Nike Incinerates Textile Waste in Cambodia
Clothing incinerated to fuel Cambodian brick kilns
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Biomass to Recycle Electronic Waste
Compost to computer: Bio-based materials used to salvage rare earth elements
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Worlds Most Expensive Plastic Waste Bag
The world’s most expensive plastic waste bag — Initially, I thought it was a joke, but it’s not.
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Setting up Curbside Compost Pickup in US Towns
How and where do you start to set up curbside compost pickup in the US? Here’s a concrete example.
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Should I Buy Biodegradable Materials If Trash Goes to Landfill?
Is there an environmental benefit to using biodegradable disposable plates and cutlery that are then thrown out with the trash…
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Bacteria Can Remove Plastic Pollution from Lakes
A study of 29 European lakes has found that some naturally-occurring lake bacteria grow faster and more efficiently on the…
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Textile Waste is the New Pollution Plague in Ghana
As much as 40 per cent of the $80million-worth of used clothes that Britain sells to Ghana goes straight into…
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Newport Beach Water Wheel Against Ocean Trash
Newport Beach rolling out innovative ‘water wheel’ to scoop up ocean trash
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European Plastic Recycling Turns into a Fiasco
The industry convinced EU politicians that all plastics could be recycled. Now comes the 2nd act of the Buffalo Bill…
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Plastitar
Plastic pollution now combining with tar to form ocean-threatening ‘plastitar’ — When will the great masters of this world finally…
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New Method to Recover PHA from Bacterial Cells
Potential of mealworms used in polyhydroxyalkanoate/bioplastic recovery as red hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) feed ingredient
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Fisher Price Joins Mattel Toy Takeback Program
Fisher-Price Joins Barbie, MEGA, and Matchbox in Mattel PlayBack, a Toy Takeback Program Designed to Recover and Reuse Materials in…
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How Nepal Deals with Plastic Waste
Instead of just complaining about garbage, an organisation is recycling plastic waste in Kathmandu and Bharatpur — This article caught…
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Plastic Waste to Triple by 2060
Global plastic waste set to almost triple by 2060, says OECD
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Boston Goes Curbside Food Waste Collection
Boston to launch curbside food waste collection in August
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EU Consultation on Revision of Waste Framework Directive
Waste and recycling: Commission seeks views on revision of the Waste Framework Directive
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Hong Kong Introduces Polluter Pays for Beverage Containers
Polluter Pays Principle Introduces New Levies on Beverage Containers
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Sorting and Separating Technologies for Bioplastics Packaging
A Review of Sorting and Separating Technologies Suitable for Compostable and Biodegradable Plastic Packaging
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Kenyan Biodegradable Sanitary Pads
Kenyan Woman Creates Biodegradable Pads from Agricultural Waste
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Comostable Plastic Cups in Halifax Canada
Despite being 100% compostable, these drink cups will still end up in the landfill
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Plastic Waste Quantification & Evaluation in US
Calculation of Lost Value of Landfilled Plastic in U.S.
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IAEA Nuclear Solutions for Plastic Pollution and C02 Removal
IAEA Presents Nuclear Solutions for Plastic Pollution and Carbon Dioxide Removal at UN Forum
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World Plastic Waste Map
Global Plastic Watch: Satellite Eyes Pinpoint Waste From Space To Reduce Ocean Pollution
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Olympia Organic Waste Management Bill
The new law aims to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfills.
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New Project for Sustainable Textiles in Finland
Telavalue project develops value chains for sustainable production, use and cycles of textiles
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What Happens to the Waste Generated from Australian Elections?
What happens to the waste generated by the Australian elections?
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USC Research on Reducing Waste
University scientists and engineers aim to replace plastics and batteries with more sustainable, degradable resources for the future.
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Handbook on Impact Bioplastics on Waste Management
Handbook on the impacts of bio-based and biodegradable plastics on existing waste management frameworks
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Italian Depolymerisation Plant for PET and Polyester
Video of the first depolymerization demo plant in Italy for PET flakes and polyester from textile waste.
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China Opened the Plastic Pandora Box (FREE)
Where are we since China decided to open the Plastic Pandora box? This is a FREE article.
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Turning Plastic Waste into Carbon Sinks
Treated plastic waste good at grabbing carbon dioxide
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Mercedez Benz Stadium Goes Compostable
Check out Mercedes-Benz Stadium putting in the work with their associates to divert waste from landfill to compost. They’re even…
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Cellulose Fibers Pollution in Oceans Worse than Microplastics
Twice as many cellulose fibers than microplastics in the Atlantic Ocean
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Maldives to Solve its Trash Island Landfill
Documentary on how Maldives is dealing with its trash island.
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Washington Governor Signs Organic Waste Management Bill
Washington governor signs bill calling for 75% reduction of organic waste disposal by 2030
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Systemic Change in Food Packaging Recycling Only Possible with Public Private Partnerships
New research report says systemic change in food packaging recycling only possible through public-private partnerships to drive innovation
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How China Deals with Plastic Pollution?
How Does China Deal with Plastic Pollution?
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Italian Campaign for DRS
DRS: 83% of Italians support the introduction of a deposit on single-use beverage packaging
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Swiss Pact for Waste Collection
Working together for a Switzerland-wide recycling system: closing cycles for plastic packaging and beverage cartons
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Deakin University to Build Biofactory in Australia
Deakin launches new BioFactory as part of Circular Economy Accelerator-Organics project
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Filipino Woman Finds Solution to Plastic Waste
What if the solution to our plastic waste problem had been accidentally discovered by a Filipino woman
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Indonesia in State of Plastic Waste Emergency
Environmental groups say Indonesia is facing a plastic waste emergency as some primary landfills edge closer to capacity while new…
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Waste2Func Converts Food Waste into Chemicals
WASTE2FUNC builds platform to collect food waste from agriculture, food industry, supermarkets, auctions and restaurants to convert it into bioplastics…
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Australia Cheating on Plastic Waste Export Ban
After much praised waste export ban, Australia under fire for shipping plastic trash as ‘fuel’
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John Hopkins Research on Upcycling Plastics Waste into BTX
Hydrocracking Plastic Mixtures into Benzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTX)
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PepsiCo and UBQ Partner on Plastic Made From Household Waste
PepsiCo uses innovative plastic alternative that prevents GHG emissions into the atmosphere
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UNC Develops Upcycling Solution for Plastic Waste
Carolina chemists may have a solution to the country’s plastic problem by “upcycling” plastic trash to tougher, stronger material.
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Bioplastics Don’t Belong in Recycling Bin
Don’t place biodegradable or compostable plastic in your recycling bin says this article
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Major Shipping Company to Stop Transporting Plastic Waste
One Ocean Summit: the CMA CGM Group decides it will no longer carry plastic waste on its ships
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Italy is Looking for Waste Management Projects
Activated resources equal to 2.1 billion euros
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Chile is Graveyard of Western Fast Fashion
Chile has become the graveyard of Western fast fashion
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Munster Technological University to Lead CircBioCityWaste Project
New Circular Economy Project Announced to Transform Urban Waste into Sustainable Products in the South-West
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Tipa, Printpack and Digimarc Partner on Sorting Technology
Printpack, TIPA and Digimarc partner to develop sortation technology for compostable packaging
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Belgian NGO Petition on PFAS Waste Management
Belgian NGO petition regarding the management and processing of PFAS waste
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Residents Respond to California Composting Law
Senate Bill 1383 went into effect January 1, 2022, and under state law everyone in California should have started making…
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Plastic Waste Conversion to Biomethane, Syngas and Biochar via Anaerobic Digestion and Gasification
Plastic-containing food waste conversion to biomethane, syngas, and biochar via anaerobic digestion and gasification: Focusing on reactor performance, microbial community…
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South Korea Goes Compulsory Coffee Cups DRS
South Korea may well be the worldwide leader in waste management. The compulsory DRS for disposable cups will start in…
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DOE Funds Next Generation Plastics Technologies
U.S. Department of Energy Invests $13.4 Million to Combat Plastic Waste, Reduce Plastic Industry Emissions
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Sneakers Made from Fruit Waste
Sustainable Sneakers made from Fruit waste
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Breakthrough in Plastic Waste Separation
Breakthrough in separating plastic waste: Machines can now distinguish 12 different types of plastic
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India Develops Algae Solution for Water Pollution
Green and Clean: New Eco-friendly and Sustainable Algae-Based Way to Fight Water Pollution
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Malaysian Students Convert Wastewater in Bioplastic Using Algae
A TEAM of Malaysian students decided to use byproducts from the wastewater system to create bioplastic – thus cleaning water…
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Latin America Tells US to Reduce Plastic Waste Export
Exports to region doubled in 2020 with predicted to grow
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Business Case for Deposit Return Scheme in Kenya (FREE)
A Business Case for a Deposit Return Scheme for Kenya. This is a FREE article
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Industry Calls for EU Rules on Consumer Sorting Instructions
The packaging industry advocates for the creation of an EU harmonised model for consumer sorting instructions
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Scotland Goes Deposit Return Scheme
Recycling scheme will go live in 2023
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Amazon Plastic Impact Exposed
Group calls on Amazon to commit to reduce use of plastic packaging worldwide, as it has announced it will do…
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Dow and WasteAid Partner on Circular Economy in Egypt
Dow and WasteAid launch new plastics partnership in Egypt
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California Goes Composting
California pushes composting to lower food waste emissions
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German Plastic Waste Export to Vietnam Blocked
The Greek customs stopped 37 containers with problematic plastic waste from Germany in the port of Piraeus.
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Sustainable Organics Collection in New York
Can The Organics Collection Program Be Fiscally & Environmentally Sustainable?
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Viridor Urges PVC, EPS and Plastic Waste Export Ban
Closing the loop: Viridor’s roadmap to a truly circular plastics economy
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ECI Group and Wilson Bio Chemical Partner on Waste Management
ECI Group Signs Exclusive Partnership Agreement With Wilson Bio-Chemical Ltd For Wilson System®
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Justice for Waste Pickers in Kenya (FREE)
Clean Up Kenya has teamed up with Nairobi Recyclers to launch a ‘Justice for Waste Pickers’ campaign to draw attention to the…
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French Law on Eco Organisms for Waste Management
Order of 8 October 2021 relating to the approval procedure for coordinating bodies for extended producer responsibility
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Recycling Association Appoints Head of UK Traqa
Traqa is a collaborative platform that automates the transfer of information between all parties in the recycling supply chain, ensuring…
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Alameda County Goes Out Landfills
County supervisors opt in to law to keep food waste, compostables out of landfills
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Auburn University R&D on 3D Printing Biomass for Housing
Auburn University researchers part of interdisciplinary team seeking to make strides in future manufacturing, including homes constructed via 3D printing
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Tasmanian Government Goes Composting
Dulverton Organics project to help manage compostable waste
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New Eco Design Committee in France
New technical committee on the behavior of packaging in sorting centers in France
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Meijer and Dow Partner on Plastic Waste Asphalt
Meijer brings recycled plastic bags full circle to Michigan store parking lot in pilot program using Dow technology
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Engineered Microorganisms for PET Waste
Researchers Engineer Microorganisms To Tackle PET Plastic Pollution
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EU Commission Initiatives on Deforestation, Waste Management and Soil
European Green Deal: Commission adopts new proposals to stop deforestation, innovate sustainable waste management and make soils healthy for people,…
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Sensor to Detect Water Soluble Polymers in Wastewater
Identification of Water-Soluble Polymers through Discrimination of Multiple Optical Signals from a Single Peptide Sensor
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Ocean Plastic Harvester Completes Prototype Testing
Ocean “Plastic Harvester” Completes Prototype Testing
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Exploring Solutions to Convert Waste to Energy and Bioproducts
DOE Webinar: Community Waste Management Technical Assistance Forum—Exploring Solutions to Convert Waste to Energy and Bioproducts
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The Illicit Plastic Waste Trade Report
A forthcoming GI-TOC research report highlights how the transnational illicit trade in plastic waste drives irresponsible disposal practices, and poses…
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Glasgow Waste Collectors on Strike
COP26 activists join pickets to urge Glasgow City Council to “value and respect” cleansing staff
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