ZMS Zweckverband Müllverwertung Schwandorf
Slag processing at the waste-to-energy plant ZMS Schwandorf
Modern processing technology captures metals (ferrous and non-ferrous) almost completely
Werner P Bauer
Clean Cities in North Italy
It was incredible how clean the cities in North Italy were - despite the huge number of tourists.
Environmental assessment of landfill gas mitigation using biocover and gas collection with energy utilisation at aging landfills C. Scheutz*, Z. Duan, J. Møller, P. Kjeldsen
A life cycle-based environmental assessment was conducted on the mitigation of landfill gas emissions, by implementing biocover and gas collection along with energy utilisation at aging landfills.
Waste to energy, indispensable cornerstone or circular economy: A mini-review Paul H Brunner and Leo S Morf
This mini-review aims at proving that waste-to-energy (WtE) is an essential cornerstone for circular economy (CE). Based on literature, the history of thermal waste treatment over the last 150 years is investigated, from open burning to WtE with resource recovery and final sink function.
German Environmental Agency
The German Ecodesign Award 2023 goes to twelve pioneering projects
Federal Minister for the Environment Lemke and UBA Vice President Busse honour the award winners.
IAEA
IAEA Mission Says Belgium Committed to the Safe Management of Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel, Encourages Further Development of National Waste Policies
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts found that Belgium demonstrates commitment to the safe management of its radioactive waste and spent fuel, while also noting opportunities to enhance the national policies and arrangements for eventual disposal.
European Parliament
Parliament adopts revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging
Less unnecessary packaging and waste | Ban on “forever chemicals” in food packaging | Each European generates almost 190kg of packaging waste every year
Initiatives to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in the Waste Management Sector in Japan Professor Masaki Takaoka
Towards achieving carbon neutrality in 2050, the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) presented a medium- to long-term scenario in the waste and resource recycling sector in August 2021.
Barriers to the Development of WTE in Colombia Walter Ospina, Enrique Posada
Presented to the 2023 WtERT World Congress Hangzhou, China, 06.11.2023 - 08.11.2023
Diana Butron
Collection and Management of Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment in Japan
E-Waste is one of the fastest growing streams in the world today, according to the United Nations Centre for Regional Development.
Global WtERT Council
The opening ceremony of the 7th International Training Workshop of Waste to Energy was successfully held on October 25th, 2023 in Hangzhou.
More than 30 international participants from 21 countries, and representatives from leading Chinese Waste-to-Energy industries, attended the opening ceremony.
Diana Butron
Recomendation on Waste and Landfills
Human-caused methane emissions can be reduced by up to 45 per cent by 2030
Diana Butron
‘Reciclatrón’ The Mexican Government’s Program for Electric and Electronic Appliances Collection in Mexico City
As technology evolves, its consumption increases and the correct management of Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in Mexico City becomes a significant challenge.
Waste Matters EU
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’
Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
Hong Kong Convention enters into force in 2025
After the recent accession of Bangladesh and Liberia, the International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships will enter into force in two years time. The Hong Kong Convention sets mandatory standards for the recycling of seagoing ships and regarding materials used on board.
Studio Markus Heinsdorff
Aruhsa house, Tansania - Houses built with plastic bottles save resources
Arusha House shows how creative a free spirit can be with used plastic bottles.
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