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Argus GmbH
Methodology, Design and Implementation of Solid Waste Analysis (SWA), Turkey
The ARGUS approach consists of a well developed sampling and sorting methodology and an evaluation process to predict the accuracy of the SWA results. According to the local circumstances we can propose three different methodologies for SWA. The differences are found primarily in taking the sampling units.
Experts / Involved Parties
Dipl. Ing. Ralph Königbauer
101 electronic GmbH
Prof. Dr. Philip Handel M. Thomas
DELTTA GROUP HOLDINGS, INC./DELTTA GREENTECH WORLD ECOSYSTEM CORP (DELTTA)
PhD Snehesh S. Ail
The City College New York
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Elsevier
The potential for a plastic recycling facility to release microplastic pollution and possible filtration remediation effectiveness Erina Brown, Anna MacDonald, Steve Allen, Deonie Allen
This pilot study investigates microplastic pollution from a mixed plastics recycling facility in the UK to advance current quantitative understanding of microplastic (MP) pollution release from a plastic recycling facility to receiving waters.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT - the Truth about Zero Waste Initiatives
While zero waste initiatives have gained popularity in recent years, the truth is that achieving zero waste is not always possible or feasible.
Diana Butron
Zero Waste Cities in the USA
Many cities in the USA have joined the "Zero Waste" movement, sat goals and initiatives to achieve towards Zero Waste.
Council of the EU
Waste shipments: Council ready to start talks with Parliament
The aim is to ensure that international shipments of waste don’t pose a threat to human health and the environment, and to promote the use of waste as a resource in a circular economy.
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection
Speech by Steffi Lemke at the Global Solutions Summit 2023
In challenging times, multilateral cooperation is more important than ever. This applies both to geopolitical issues and to protecting the natural foundations of our lives.
European Environment Agency
Europe needs to step up circular economy efforts, including on waste prevention
The EU’s circular economy action plan aims to double the share of recycled materials used in its economy by 2030.
ESWET
Waste-to-Energy to the service of EU cities
An ESWET and Committee of the Regions event discussed the role of Waste-to-Energy in replying to challenges of the EU green transition by fostering the circular economy and energy security.
Springer
Energy and materials recovery from post‑recycling wastes: WTE Nickolas J. Themelis
One of the most misunderstood technologies in some parts of the world and widely adopted technologies in others is the recovery of energy and materials by the controlled combustion of post-recycling wastes.
Freshkills Park - The Freshkills Park Alliance
FreshkillsPark will be the largest park developed in New York City in over a century
The transformation of what was once the world’s largest landfill into a sustainable park makes the project a symbol of renewal and an expression of how we can re-imagine reclaimed landscapes
AWISTA Starnberg KU
Repair Bonus at AWISTA - An Outstanding Waste Prevention Measure
The municipal enterprise for waste management in the district of Starnberg (AWISTA Starnberg KU) has launched a so-called "repair bonus" for the first time in Bavaria in the district of Starnberg on January 1, 2022.
Columbia News
Letter from 35 Scientists to U.S. Climate Leaders:
Prioritize Diversion of Biodegradable Waste from Landfills
WtERT
Interview with ChatGPT about Landfilling in USA
After reading a lot about ChatGPT and artificial intelligence, I wanted to find out what Open AI thinks it knows about a topic intensively discussed among WtERT members. To be clear: I am quite surprised about the knowledge in detail and I took the liberty to ask.
Finavia
The world’s first second-hand concept store located at an airport to open at Helsinki Airport
Finavia and the Finnish family firm Relove are bringing a unique second-hand concept store to Helsinki Airport. The concept combines recycling culture with a popular café.
Circular Economy Action Plan – Status of implementation and outlook Hendrik Engelkamp
The European Commission adopted the new circular economy action plan (CEAP) in March 2020. It is one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe’s new agenda for sustainable growth.
European Parliament
Fit for 55: Parliament adopts key laws to reach 2030 climate target
MEPs adopted the reform of the EU’s Emissions Trading System including for aviation and maritime, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund.
ICP Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering
10th Waste-to-Resources -2023
With support of ISWA, Waste-to-Resources 2023, the 10th International Symposium and exhibition on Circular Economy, mechanical biological treatment (MBT), material recovery facilities (MRF) and Recycling from 5th to 7th of June will again be a leading platform for international exchange of knowledge about material and energy recovery from waste.