June 9th, 2010 by waster
Final storage quality is used to imply an “environmentally sound flux/load for short, medium and long term periods” but what will govern the final decision, and what can we do to limit greenhouse gas emissions actively and passively.
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May 19th, 2010 by waster
The ISWA White Paper on Waste and Climate Change puts forth the technologies and mechanisms which can transform the waste sector into a net global reducer of GHG emissions, and making the necessary commitments to assist this change.
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October 22nd, 2009 by waster
We must now work in partnership to build a zero waste nation – where we scale back the resources we use, reuse and recycle all that we can and only send to the rubbish heap the things that have no other use for. “To do this every one of us – state, local authorities, firms and patrons – must do our bit. And we must make this moment the turning point on our journey to eliminate wasteful waste.”
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September 2nd, 2009 by waster
Waste management firm Viridor has expressed its disappointment at East Lothian council’s decision to reject planning permission for its Dunbar combined heat and power plant despite “strong recommendation” for approval from the council’s planning officers.
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August 6th, 2009 by waster
The Draft Implementation Plan has made some key recommendations which will stimulate the rapid development of the Anaerobic Digestion industry in the UK. Read this for more information on the much needed coming UK “stimulation” of the AD industry.
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July 12th, 2009 by waster
Waste Management Inc. Discusses World’s Largest Landfill Gas To Fuel Plant As start-up on the world’s largest plant to convert landfill gas into clean vehicle fuel nears completion, joint venture partners Linde North America and Waste Management have begun to share details of the project. The companies are installing systems at WM’s Altamont Landfill near [...]
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May 2nd, 2009 by waster
ICE responded to the announcements in Alistair Darling’s budget on Wednesday welcoming many of the measures but with a number of caveats and additional calls. The ICE statement commented: “There is much to be welcomed in this budget. The commitment to maintaining capital investment to 2012 will hopefully reduce the danger of a double dip [...]
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March 31st, 2009 by waster
Defra Announces Body to Help Businesses and Communities Go Green Defra has announced a new body to help businesses and communities go green Defra is bringing together a range of bodies under WRAP’s leadership to provide a one-stop-shop to help businesses, organisations and households become more resource efficient, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced today. The [...]
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January 28th, 2009 by waster
Energos Appointed Preferred Bidder to Derby Gasification Project 26-01-2009 Gasification specialists Energos have been appointed to provide the technology for a multi-million pound waste treatment facility being built in Derby. The company, which is part of Manchester-based renewable energy firm ENER-G, will help to develop a 140,000 tonne-a-year gasification facility on Sinfin Lane in Derby [...]
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October 21st, 2008 by waster
London’s First Biogas Fueling Station Installed at London Borough of Camden’s York Way Depot LONDON, October 20 /PRNewswire/ — Gasrec Commercial Trial With Veolia and Iveco Enters Next Phase In August, Gasrec, the UK’s first commercial producer of liquid biomethane fuel, Veolia Environmental Services, the UK’s largest waste management company, and full range commercial vehicle [...]
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