Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 22, 2023

Supported this year by partner Suez, Repair Week is billed as an annual celebration of handiness, featuring repair workshops, films, expert advice and a directory of repair services – all of which are intended to help people gain and grow their repairing skills, save money and help fight climate change.

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Terra Infirma

DECEMBER 11, 2024

And this is the basis of Sustainability in nature nothing goes to waste, everything is food for another part of the supply chain. And this should be one of the basic principles of Sustainability there can be no waste, just raw materials for another part of the system. The waste hierarchy is about waste ie a problem to be dealt with.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has partnered with London Waste and Recycling Board’s (LWARB’s) eco-fashion campaign Love Not Landfill to launch Stop & Swap, described as “a unique series of online clothes swap events and Instagram Live talks designed to divert unwanted textiles from disposal.” How it works.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

Scott Butler, Executive Director of Material Focus said: “This additional funding is a testament to the success of the projects so far and shows the commitment to tackling e-waste in the UK. Durham’s project has installed 200 recycling points for small electricals across the county, recycling over 8 tonnes of electrical waste.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

That’s the year when many have pledged to become zero waste, or to use 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging. But COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in those plans, with single-use packaging skyrocketing, low fossil fuel prices and disrupted recycling systems, already weakened by China’s 2018 plastics waste ban. .

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GreenBiz

JUNE 22, 2020

Food loss and waste, the carbon-intensive production and distribution of food, hunger and food deserts: These are just a few inefficient and unequal outcomes of today’s global food system. Chef Kim Wejendorp knows a thing or two about food waste — or in his case, the inventive use of every ounce of an ingredient. Food Waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

A new report – “Improving the loops of plastics in electronics” – shares the conclusions from a recent workshop on Waste of Electrical and Electronic equipment (WEEE) plastics, organized by BSEF, the International Bromine Council, during the International Electronics recycling conference (IERC 2022).

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ThinkGeoEnergy

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Joint initiatives will include workshops, student placements, co-developed teaching programmes, joint funding applications, and shared access to world-class facilities. The MoU, effective immediately, commits both institutions to collaborate over the next few years.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

A Dorset start-up says it is turning plastic waste into building materials, and looking to empower communities in developing countries to do the same. Connor Winter and Ben Gibbons are the founders of Greenbrick. The solutions are already out there; our task is to make sure that everyone has access to them,” said Ben.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Because of our scale, we know it's our responsibility to address textile waste and then overall be thinking about how to keep products in use for the long term, and to design out waste from the beginning,” said Jeannie Renne-Malone, who has served as the vice president of global sustainability at VF Corp since Sept. Media Authorship.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2022

The University of Brighton team recently ran an online workshop on the topic, which attracted delegates from across five continents. Further workshops are scheduled for 20 January and 3 March. Professor Martin Smith will lead the Brighton research team, along with Dr Laura Evenstar.

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GreenBiz

MAY 19, 2021

For example, as a site user, a person will learn about why the take-make-waste economy is not the way to go and how the company's used gear program can extend the life of items. Another way that the company is trying to keep textile waste out of landfills is by using "end of the roll material."

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A new campaign calls for multi-sector collaboration to tackle the e-waste crisis and drive behaviour change amongst young people. Despite a growing e-waste crisis, 45% of young people have never recycled a phone. Despite a growing e-waste crisis, 45% of young people have never recycled a phone.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In addition to the obvious benefits of increased convenience and flexibility for participants, virtualizing these meetings thus saves not only money but also resources, time, emissions, and waste. Improve interactivity by adding breakout sessions, workshops, networking, and more. This is, of course, not realistic. Gamify the event.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2020

W-Lab is activating the global technology market by putting out a series of call to markets, based on the key opportunities identified through the ideation summit and Launchpad workshops, which focused on the four innovation frames: customer, nature, enterprise and flows.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The OWL (Optimised Waste & Logistics) Roadshow is offering “a thought-provoking programme” that the organisers say delivers practical solutions for the air quality crisis, as well as new intelligence about electric RCVs in an interactive workshop. ” Electric uptake in waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The challenges surrounding the management of large amounts of waste soil on both brownfield and construction projects can be complex. An important and sometimes difficult issue is the decision to identify site soils as waste, or when they have achieved end-of-waste status.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 20, 2023

I dedicated myself to meet women where they were (whether in the kitchen, garden, workshop, or bathroom) to reclaim their food, waste, and energy as a form of self-care and Earth-care for themselves, their families, and communities.”

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Greenability Magazine

JUNE 8, 2021

Explore a new way of composting and help build a Johnson-Su compost bioreactor at these free Hands-On Compost Workshops. Marty Kraft will lead workshops two workshops this weekend from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, June 12 at The Light Center, 1542 Woodson Road, Baldwin City, KS and from 12 – 4 p.m., Kansas City, MO.

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Green Technology

APRIL 2, 2025

Advancing Carpet Recycling in Californias Public Sector with CARE Californias public sector institutionsstate and local government agencies, schools, and collegesplay a crucial role in advancing sustainability goals through responsible waste management.

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GreenBiz

MAY 26, 2021

We've been assessing the resource requirements for all of our materials and particularly looking at them through the lens of water, waste and energy and then tackling each of our product categories.". "Materials are the biggest area that we can make an environmental impact," explained Amy Low, Piping Hot’s brand and communications director.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 12, 2024

Through a series of events and workshops across Greater Manchester this week (11-17 March), R4GM will be shining a spotlight on the impact of waste and aims to empower residents to learn how they can save money – and protect the environment – by repairing the items many instinctively throw away.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 11, 2021

In addition to monthly workshops (made virtual thanks to COVID), the Ideas Hive also coordinates public eco-tours, eco-film screenings and Umuganda Community Action days for public awareness, education and community engagement. The first is a think and do tank called the Ideas Hive , which brings public awareness to the U.N. Pull Quote.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

They seek to reduce waste generation on campus, conserve energy and water resources, encourage sustainable modes of transportation, and integrate sustainability principles into academic and research programs. Waste Management: Waste management is a crucial aspect of these initiatives.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 1, 2019

For instance, UK-based Granby Workshop has just unveiled an entire collection of ceramic housewares made from 100% waste. Recently launched on Kickstarter , Granbyware is a beautiful collection of plates, bowls and mugs made from ceramic, glass and stone waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

W-Lab is activating the global technology market by putting out a series of call to markets, based on the key opportunities identified through the ideation summit and Launchpad workshops, which focused on the four innovation frames: customer, nature, enterprise and flows.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Opt for digital invites to reduce waste and ensure a faster RSVP process. Decorations with a Gentle Touch Decorating for a party often means a lot of single-use items that quickly turn into waste. When planning quantities, aim to minimize food waste or arrange for leftovers to be composted or donated.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 2, 2021

The workshop of a rare earth production enterprise in Jiangxi province, central China. Review waste management law with a view to removing barriers to recycling and reusing technology-critical metals. China is the largest source of rare earth imports to the US and Europe (image credit: humphery/Shutterstock.com).

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The winners were: Lorena Gordillo Dagallier from Cambridge (UK) who successfully pitched her initiative “open-seneca”- a mobile air quality sensor network that will be installed throughout the city alongside educational workshops. Open-seneca is working to install mobile air quality sensors in cities.

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Greenability Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

Plus, like most holidays the increased waste from plastic and disposables is added to landfills nationwide. Send leftovers home with guests and consider composting any food waste. If you’re looking for a quieter way to commemorate the holiday, try a free Red, White & Blue Workshop, and create a nature print this weekend.

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Green Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

recycling facilities and send more waste to landfills. Waste Dive, the must-read daily bulletin of waste-related news, named the initiative “Disruptor of the Year.” based waste collectors, selling scrap to a broker to be shipped to China is cheaper than sending it to recycling facilities at home. Geyer et al.,

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 22, 2021

Join our discussion around transforming the waste industry with technology, passion, and people. All are invited: municipalities, waste haulers, waste industry leaders, companies seeking to improve their waste solutions, and citizens interested in being more informed on what happens to their waste. Sara Fuentes.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Specifically, they were looking for a mix of live presentations, on-demand videos, breakout workshops, exhibitor booths, networking, wellness breaks, and social events, along with behind-the-scenes technical and strategic support. The Solution. metric tons. Major Cost-Savings. High Participant Satisfaction and Engagement.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This work is covered by regulations including the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Pollution and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012, and the Waste Management Licensing Regulations 2011.

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Greenability Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This leaf season offers an opportunity to take action to slow global warming in our own yards,” says Marty Kraft, organizer of Johnson-Su Composter workshops in the KC metro area. “As An excess of leaves and yard waste can be composted with food waste in a backyard compost pile. Use city yard waste collections.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

APRIL 27, 2020

No time to waste. Join WCS for a virtual executive leadership workshop on adaptive communication with Journeous. No Time to Waste. Wednesday, May 6th. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST. Communicate efficiently. About this Event. This event is complimentary for all WCS members and limited to the first 100 attendees. Communicate Efficiently.

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Business Green

MAY 25, 2021

The hub will work alongside five research centres, which were launched last November to advance different components of the circular economy and explore how reusing waste materials in the textile, construction, chemicals, and metal industries could deliver massive environmental benefits and a boost to the economy.

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