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Has RHI changed the game for biogas?
Today, most of the heat generated by burning the biogas a product of anaerobic digestion to generate electricity has literally gone up the chimney. In the light of climate change, raising emission targets and the urgency for energy security, that is like a criminal waste. But with the recent introduction of the Renewable Heat Incentive, the economic case for cleaning this gas and converting it into biomethane for injection into the grid is starti... [more]
Leftover food from schools recycled into heat and power at Harper Adams University College
Four schools in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin are transporting leaftover food is being contributed to Harper Adams University College and recycled into heat and power as part of a pilot scheme that could result in all school waste from the county being fed into a green energy plant. Harper Adams has developed an anaerobic digestion plant at its campus in Edgmond, near Newport. The AD process converts food and farm waste into heat, electricity ... [more]
UNTHA’s customised four-shaft shredder is hot topic for 2012 ADBA expo
Energy from Waste shredding specialists UNTHA UK will be exhibiting at the ADBA conference in July to discuss the country’s leading waste shredder for organic materials. UNTHA UK’s managing director Chris Oldfield will head up a small team of technology experts who will talk to delegates about the customised RS40 waste shredder – a special four-shaft machine with an intelligent cutter and sealing system perfect for shredding food waste and pac... [more]
What-Goes-Where Tool for Residents Now Available to Waste Management Agencies
Toronto, Canada – Waste Nothing’s what-goes-where tool for residents is now being made available to local governments and other waste management agencies. By making information about proper disposal widely and easily accessible, agencies can improve customer service while better serving the environment. Waste management agencies maintain excellent resources on the correct procedures for trash, recyclables, electronic and household hazardous wa... [more]
Green Light For Investment
Last week, the announcement that the Green Investment Bank (GIB) would sit between Edinburgh and London is a blow to the efforts of the Leeds City Region to bring this showpiece institution out of the traditional banking centres north and south of the Border. When it was clear that the Business Secretary was to make the announcement after the appointment of leading figures to the GIB, it was perhaps inevitable that the new recruits would prefer ... [more]
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Slopbuckets farce: UK-wide scheme to turn leftovers into energy only creates enough power for one small town
Ministers have now launched a campaign to find ways to use the other by-products of recycling food waste, such as helping to grow football pitches and golf fairways.
To reduce food waste, city to try disposals
In the quest to green Philadelphia, officials are turning to the city’s kitchen sinks. At an event Thursday, the city will unveil a pilot program to install garbage disposals in 200 Point Breeze and West Oak Lane homes.
Fears flood in over farm's fertiliser plan
AN attempt by a farmer to create a fertiliser plant for recycling food waste has met with opposition from people living near the site who fear its environmental impact.
Packaging That Reduces Food Waste Captures Top DuPont Packaging Award
WILMINGTON, Del. -- via PRWEB - Innovative vacuum-packaging that reduces food waste by keeping meat looking and staying fresh longer took top honors in DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. Retail packaging ...
Ulster County trash agency plans food composting operation
TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. — The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency next month will begin a food composting program that is intended to help businesses cut waste disposal costs and reduce the amount of garbage sent to landfills.
Spokane plant burns Antarctica’s food waste - Sat, 12 May 2012 PST
Once a year, another continent’s trash turns into the Spokane Waste-to-Energy Plant’s treasure. Food waste generated by American scientists researching in Antarctica was incinerated in Spokane over a 10-day period last month. The trash made its way from McMurdo Station to the West Plains via Port Hueneme, Calif.
Recycling and Composting Drive Success of Diversion and Recovery Goals at 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open
TEMPE, Ariz., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Management officially announced today the final diversion and recovery percentages as part of the Zero Waste Challenge from this year's Waste Management ...
Teabags targeted for new compost scheme
New campaign to persuade Britons to recycle teabags instead of throwing them in the bin launched by PG Tips owner Unilever
UC boosts emphasis on composting organic waste
Recycling has allowed UC to divert more than 50 percent of its waste from landfills. But to reach its goal of "zero waste" by 2020, it needs to start composting. Hence the green bins, for organic waste, becoming commonplace at Berkeley and other UC campuses. Dining facilities, residence halls and sports stadiums are some of the first composting sites.
Ecotonix Launches Green Cycler: the First Consumer-Level Food Shredder and Recycling Appliance Makes Organics Recovery ...
Composting, organic gardening and food scrap recycling will take a progressive step forward with the introduction of Green Cycler the only counter-top appliance to eliminate the mess and hassle associated with recovering organic waste.Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 29, 2012 Composting, organic gardening and food scrap recycling will take a progressive step forward with the introduction of Green Cycler ...
