November 26th, 2007 by waster
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., the only solid waste and recycling services company in the American nation who is a member of Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Climate Leaders Program, announced today it has received EPA approval for its greenhouse gas reduction goal. Casella set an aggressive companywide greenhouse gas emissions reduction target at ten percent over seven [...]
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October 19th, 2007 by waster
The US is getting greener? – The Waster. A landfill gas-to-energy project in Baltimore County is receiving the first tax credit available through the Maryland Clean Energy Production Tax Credit Program. The project developed by Pepco Energy Services, at Baltimore County´s Eastern landfill, was awarded a $770,661 tax credit under the program that began last [...]
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September 26th, 2007 by waster
A new public-private partnership will allow methane gas generated at a closed Waste Management Inc. landfill in Georgia, US, to provide natural gas to customers in the area. Jacoby Energy Development Inc. says it has an agreement with Waste Management, DeKalb County and Atlanta Gas Light Co. to recover and clean methane from Live Oak [...]
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August 11th, 2007 by waster
Landfill gas could help Rockingham earn $1 million per year (The Associated Press) WENTWORTH, N.C. Rockingham County could generate $1 million annually by capturing the methane gas emitting from its unused landfills, according to a study produced for county commissioners. Energy researchers from Appalachian State University found that the county, a mostly rural area bordering [...]
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May 19th, 2007 by waster
The Environment and Heritage Service has released Interim Guidance on Landfill Closure, Capping and Restoration, for EHS staff and operators. The procedures may be applied to both existing and new landfill sites. The guidance document sets out a brief overview of the main aspects to be considered when establishing the capping standards at landfill sites. [...]
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February 7th, 2007 by waster
It is time to book for this years Chartered Institution of Waste Management (CIWM) NGG National Event with the particularly pertinent theme of No Time to Waste – given the recent publication of the latest worrying UNFCCC Climate Change report – and, is highly recommended.NGG stands for the New Generation Group, who organise this event [...]
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October 10th, 2006 by waster
This is the Best and Most prestigious Landfill Conference world-wide attracting in the region of 1,000 delegates. We recommend that you must be there. It is biennial so miss it next year and you’ll have to wait 2 years. CALL FOR PAPERS ENDS 30th OCTOBER!!! The Waster has an idea for his paper – if [...]
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September 20th, 2006 by waster
Home composting efforts may be doing more harm than good in the fight against global warming, writes James Cartledge. As many as three-quarters of homes composting their own garden clippings and vegetable peelings are not aerating their compost heaps or composting bins properly, according to claims made yesterday. Millions of homes are now actively composting [...]
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September 13th, 2006 by waster
The 22nd International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A. March 18 – 21, 2007 Has put out a call For papers: Researchers, educators, government officials, students, consultants, managers, community leaders, and others with expertise in solid waste are invited to submit papers for oral presentation at the Conference. Abstracts are encouraged [...]
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August 21st, 2006 by waster
Waste Mining: The East Midlands could enjoy a thriving mining industry again, but rather than coal, in the future it will be waste that’s mined. This is ccording to ADAS, the UK’s largest provider of rural and environmental solutions and policy advice, in a recent News release. As the availability of landfill space becomes limited, [...]
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