Tag: Waste
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What is Biogas? Converting Waste to Energy
In a world grappling with climate change, growing waste streams, and increasing energy needs, biogas has emerged as a promising solution at the intersection of waste management and renewable energy. By harnessing organic waste materials and turning them into useful energy, biogas offers environmental, economic, and social benefits. Here, we’ll explore what biogas is, how…
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McLaughlin & Harvey to build £33m waste centre for north London
Councillor Alan Schneiderman, Barnet Council cabinet member for environment and climate change and Cricklewood ward member, added: “The new Waste Transfer Station, which will manage waste and recycling for Barnet and six other north London boroughs, features modern and environmentally friendly elements such as living roofs, as well as noise and odour controls. View the…
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Waste plant fibres make compressed earth blocks stronger, study finds
Plant fibres can increase compressed earth blocks’ strength by 12%, a study by the University of Portsmouth has found. Researchers at the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying examined the fresh and hardened properties of three raw earth mortar mixes to determine the extent to which plant fibres from agricultural waste could replace the cement…
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How can we eliminate plastic waste from construction sites?
During plastic audits, sock pipe coverings had been identified as a single use plastic waste stream. NI Water and Farrans Glanua identified hard, recyclable covers which could be washed and reused instead. These recyclable end caps are now used on the trunk main framework, contributing towards Farrans’ zero plastic to landfill objective. View the original…
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Environmental Benefits of Using Skip Bins for Waste
Skip bins do way more than just give you a convenient spot to throw away rubbish. Many people don’t realise their huge environmental impact. A skip bin service helps create several positive outcomes for our environment. Companies like 7 Skips sort and recycle the waste from your bins, which cuts down landfill waste dramatically. These…
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Are DIYs Worth It Or A Waste Of Monday? Experts Discuss
I have a confession: I have the heart of a DIYer, but…I’m not sure I’m actually good at it. To the point that I know many of the projects I’ve taken on have ended up costing me more money by trying to save money. Oh, the irony. This is due to several reasons: I complete…
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Inpro Achieves Zero Waste Certification from SCS Global
Inpro, a global leader in architectural products, is proud to announce that it has achieved the Zero Waste Program Certification from SCS Global Services for diverting 63.99% of waste from landfills. This certification recognizes Inpro’s commitment to environmental responsibility through waste reduction, recycling, and innovative material reuse strategies. “At Inpro, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s…
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AtkinsRéalis tests robots for nuclear waste sorting
Melanie Brownridge, NDA chief R&D officer, said: “This is a hugely exciting project for us, using robotics to autonomously sort and categorise waste, and has the potential to save hundreds of millions of pounds in waste storage and disposal costs.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Phil Spencer: Don’t waste money on flashy home upgrades
Are you dreaming of that perfect kitchen island or a bathroom worthy of a magazine spread? While beautiful renovations promise instant kerb appeal, TV property guru Phil Spencer has a stark warning: focusing solely on aesthetics might be a costly mistake, causing you to overlook crucial eco-home upgrades that offer significant long-term value and savings.…
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Kiewit, WSP tapped for $3.2B Canada nuclear waste project
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Nuclear waste storage repositoryValue: $3.2 billion for initial constructionLocation: Northwestern Ontario, CanadaClient: Nuclear Waste Management Organization A project to store Canada’s nuclear waste is moving forward in northwestern Ontario with the selection of a design and…