Biodegradable waste news articles 
RWM and Futuresource recycling and waste management events merge in 2011
Having both excelled as stand-alone exhibitions over the years, RWM and Futuresource have announced they will join forces for the very first time in only a few months. Emap and CIWM’s decision to bring together two of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management events marks a positive step for the industry, believes Riverside Waste Machinery’s managing director Chris Oldfield. “The waste management calendar is peppered with numerous impor... [more]
Scottish Parliament awarded Certified Emissions Measurement And Reduction Scheme standard
The Scottish Parliament, working with Achilles’ carbonReduction programme, has become the first public sector body to be awarded the CEMARS (Certified Emissions Measurement And Reduction Scheme) standard and hence achieve certification to ISO14064, Part 1. This is the most rigorous international endorsement the Scottish Parliament could have achieved and is a testament to their commitment to measure, manage and reduce their carbon emissions. ... [more]
Greasesafe turns large quantities of fats, oils and grease into water, minimal CO2 and a small amount of residual solids
Fats, oils and grease from commercial kitchens block sewers, pumping stations and municipal wastewater treatment plants causing multi-million costs, health risks and contamination. Remember that just one roast chicken will produce at least 100 grams of waste fat. In the United States FOG blockages cause 10 billion gallons of overflows per annum. In the UK, Anglian Water’s region alone has more than 10,000 tonnes of FOG in its sewer system. A ... [more]
London Mayor's strategy for municipal waste should go further on food waste and recycling
The London Mayor has opened his draft municipal waste strategy - covering all rubbish collected by boroughs from households, some small businesses and litter from streets and parks - to public consultation. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is proposing innovative new standards for waste management that will incentivise boroughs to drive down the amount of waste produced, save money and to adopt cleaner, greener recycling practices. In pract... [more]
50,000 new recycling jobs would be created if the UK set more ambitious recycling targets
At least £650 million pounds worth of recyclable materials are incinerated or landfilled each year in the UK. The UK Coalition Government has recently started a review of waste policy in England and as part of this Friends of the Earth is calling on the Government to set ambitious recycling targets. According to a new report by Friends of the Earth, more than 50,000 new recycling jobs would be created across the country if the UK set more ambi... [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.
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
EPA seeks facts on Meath waste plant
THE ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking further information on plans by waste management company Panda to develop a mechanical and biological treatment facility near Newgrange, Co Meath.
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).
Zero waste catches on in Silverthorne Town Center
When Silverthorne announced its Energy Smart program that helps local businesses make energy efficient and environmentally friendly moves, Red Buffalo Coffee and Tea jumped at the opportunity.
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.
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 ...
Railways to help city out of ‘waste' crisis
Plan to use garbage as filler material for railway station development works
