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Espescially in New York - a hard job!

Prof. Marco J. Castaldi
City University of New York, WtERT US
German Environment Agengy
“Invisible” e-waste: Furniture, clothing or smart-home products can also be electrical appliances
Plan E campaign provides information on correct disposal – collection volume and recycling must increase
Diana Butron
Zero Waste Cities - Europe
Cities all over the globe have been joining the Zero Waste movement regardless of their starting point, economy, size, or any other factor.
VIVO Kommunalunternehmen für Abfall-Vermeidung, Information und Verwertung im Oberland
A new life for old treasures - a second chance for discarded items
The flea market at the Warngau recycling center brings discarded treasures directly back into the cycle.
Experts / Involved Parties
Professor, D.Sc.(Tech.) Mika Horttanainen
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology - LUT University
PhD. Student Jorge Arce Castro
Federal University of Bahia
Shahnawaz Farhan Khahro
Energy Department
Council of the EU
Council adopts new regulation on batteries and waste batteries
The regulation will regulate the entire life cycle of batteries – from production to reuse and recycling – and ensure that they are safe, sustainable and competitive.
Dutch Waste Management Association
Dutch waste associations NVRD and DWMA want government support to combat laughing gas canisters
‘The safety of workers is compromised, the damage to plant runs into millions’
‘SugarcreteTM Slab’ team
SugarcreteTM Slab – Upcycling sugarcane bio-waste into construction materials
The ‘SugarcreteTM Slab’ project brings together experts from the University of East London (UEL) and sector leading organisations Grimshaw and Tate & Lyle Sugar to co-create ideas and offer viable construction solutions for real world applications upcycling sugarcane bio-waste.
Cleanliness - a matter of Culture
It makes abundant sense to encourage or even mandate the use of tableware.
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.
Columbia News
Letter from 35 Scientists to U.S. Climate Leaders:
Prioritize Diversion of Biodegradable Waste from Landfills
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.
WtERT Germany GmbH
Better structures for the collection of household waste and recyclables in Tunisia
Under the leadership of Fraunhofer, WtERT Germany has brought its project of collection points in three cities in Tunisia to an initial conclusion.
District Administration Aichach-Friedberg
Art project in Dasing becomes WEEE collection point
As part of an art project, more than 50 students have contributed to the future of the recycling collection point in the district of Aichach-Friedberg.
Diana Butron
Garbage is piling up on the streets of Kathmandu, Nepal
Since some weeks ago garbage started to be disposed on the streets of Kathmandu causing the stench of this rotting garbage to be unbearable for locals and tourists.
WtERT Germany
Île de Propreté in Tabarka
On Saturday, May 28, 2022, the inauguration of the second collection site from the EGIDD project, funded by the Bavarian State Chancellery, took place.
Current State of Waste Management in Egypt ChatGPT
As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the waste management situation in Egypt faced significant challenges. However, please note that the specific details may have changed since then.
Current State of Waste Management in Ghana ChatGPT
As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, waste management in Ghana faced several challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, limited resources, and a lack of proper disposal and recycling facilities. However, please note that the specific details may have changed since then.
Current state of Waste Management in Pakistan ChatGPT
Pakistan is facing significant challenges in the management of its waste, which is becoming a growing concern in urban areas. The current state of waste management in Pakistan is quite poor, and it is causing severe environmental and health problems.
Current State of Waste Management in Bulgaria ChatGPT
OpenAI: As of my knowledge cutoff of 2021, Bulgaria faced several challenges in waste management, including insufficient infrastructure and a lack of proper waste disposal systems.
Ressource Abfall GmbH
Guide on Separate Collection of Municipal Waste in Greece
The time until 2025 is short in relation to the challenges Greece is facing, and as such the municipalities should start making changes now!
Current State of Waste Management in India ChatGPT
The current state of waste management in India is a complex and multifaceted issue. India is home to over 1.3 billion people, and as such, generates an enormous amount of waste.
PetStar
Implementing a circular economy in Mexico through PET recycling
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is an indispensable plastic for our modern society, commonly used for beverage and food packaging. Due to its characteristics like strength, resistance, lightweight, and clarity, the use of PET has increased exponentially since 1990. Nowadays, more than 30.5 million metric tons of PET are produced per year all around the world. In Mexico, PetStar has revolutionized the plastics industry by designing an innovative circular process around PET and the beverage sector.
Podcast Republic
Sustainably Speaking Episode 7: Advanced Recycling: Combining Science and Sustainability
Podcast Episode with Professor Marco J. Castaldi from WtERT US - Listening Recommended!
Waste Recovery Project in Istanbul, Turkey
A new system for waste collection and separation was implemented in Istanbul which should support people in need, clean the streets and gain value out of recyclable materials.
WtERT Germany
Tunisia: How to Run an Île de Propreté?
Developing Business Models in Sheltered Container Spots for a Decentralized Waste Handling by Involving All Participants
Municipality of Siliana
On its Way to a Cleaner City, Siliana Begins Operation of Tunesia’s First "île de propreté"
Raising awareness for waste separation and environment among the population is the goal of our aesthetic and sheltered mini-recycling centers
WeiterGeben.org
WeiterGeben.org: Alternatives for the Unnecessary Disposal of Old School Furniture
In Germany every year an unbelievable amount of 100 million pieces of furniture is sorted out, most of which are sent to bulky waste and almost always end up getting burnt. This happens, although many goods are still in a good condition. The predominantly unnecessary disposal of waste mainly applies to private furniture, but also includes office and school equipment.
Municipality of Planegg
Crutches for Afghanistan
Every year a high number of crutches is disposed of in Germany, as the health system intends them for single use only. Meanwhile, many people in the global South suffer from a lack of medical supplies. Especially in war countries, the quality of life of many wounded people could be significantly improved through functioning prosthesis, wheelchairs, and crutches.
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