#waste management

7 articles tagged with "waste management"

Lithium-ion battery cells cause fire at Madison FedEx facility

A fire at a FedEx facility in Madison was triggered by lithium-ion battery cells.

Briefing: Rubbish and recycling in England: what’s changing and why it matters

Strategic angle: Nationwide reforms aim to standardise collections and expand food waste recycling to tackle stagnating rates.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

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Briefing: The world's waste mountain is rising at an alarming rate

Strategic angle: A new report reveals the staggering increase in global municipal solid waste, highlighting urgent environmental challenges.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

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Briefing: More than 6m vapes and pods discarded weekly in UK despite single-use ban, study finds

Strategic angle: Waste management companies warn that recycling systems are under strain from the sheer volume of discarded vapes.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

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Briefing: Largest UK study uncovers hidden chemical risks in waste-to-energy residues

Strategic angle: New research reveals potential dangers associated with energy-from-waste facilities, challenging their perceived environmental benefits.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Solar energy transforms polystyrene waste into valuable chemicals using sulfur

Strategic angle: Researchers in China develop an eco-friendly method to convert polystyrene waste into valuable chemicals using solar energy.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago

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Briefing: Study reveals how Ethiopia's hyenas combat climate change, save money for waste management and prevent disease

Strategic angle: Research shows spotted hyenas play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and managing waste in urban areas.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago