waste
Brazil performs well in plastic collection, but poor recycling
International NPO WWF published the report Solving Plastic Pollution: Transparency and Accountability, which states the “urgency of a global treaty to hold back plastic pollution.” According to [...]
Accurate and efficient selective collection is the first step towards a balanced recycling chain. In this video, produced with the technical support of Julia Luchesi, environmental manager for [...]
Brazil’s 1st waste-generated energy plant will be in Paraná
The state of Paraná will have the first energy plant in Brazil generated from “waste” – that is, a combination of organic waste and sewage sludge. The plant will use biodigestion [...]
Once known as “garbage island”, Taiwan is nowadays leader in recycling
With public policies and citizens’ commitment, Taiwan gives correct destination to 55% of its artificial and biological waste and keeps encouraging the population to separate all the waste they produce
Solar panels: from clean solution to problem in the near future
One of the most efficient energy solutions to lower emission of greenhouse gases, solar energy may cause side effects: it’s not clear what to do with the disposal of used panels
Study shows plastic containers reduce municipal solid waste
Plastic replaces metal, glass, paper or cardboard and helps in reducing by 58% the generation of solid waste in the United States, says research at the City College of New York
Get to know six apps that will help promote recycling
Initiatives put together information and subscriptions to make social and environmental responsibilities viable - and encourage the reuse of materials
Mechanical, energy or chemical? How the different types of recycling work
Everything starts by properly collecting and separating your waste, but making the most of residues works in different ways. Learn the importance of every single recycling step to ensure valuable [...]
