Landfill: Page 96
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EPA Report Landfill Greenhouse Emissions Down 27% since 1990
Landfills still the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States
By Sean Griffey • April 24, 2012 -
Covanta to Commercialize its Gasification Technology
Pilot commercial demonstration proves viability of new 300-ton-per-day modular system
By Sean Griffey • April 24, 2012 -
Massachusetts Seeks Zero Discharge Area for Bay
EPA is evaluating the proposal and accepting public comments
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ProSelect Unveils New Carbon Capture Technology
The GC6 Carbon Capture System is able to harness carbon dioxide (CO2) from biomass combustion emissions and convert it into fertilizer to grow climate friendly greenhouse crops.
By Sean Griffey • April 23, 2012 -
Man nabbed on scrap-stealing charges twice in same day
ManRobert caught stealing rain gutters and downspouts from local houses
By Sean Griffey • April 23, 2012 -
Electronic Waste Management Market to Grow at 17.8 Percent per year Between 2011-2015
The existence of valuable materials in the e-waste is said to drive the growth.
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BHS Begins Installation of World's Largest Recycling Facility in California
System will process 110 tons per hour of commercial material
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Kellogg Co. sees waste-to-landfill numbers rise
Landfill waste increased approximately 9% in the past year.
By Sean Griffey • April 20, 2012 -
Advanced Disposal Completes Landfill Gas to Energy Plant
Georgia facility cost $4.5 million and will generate enough electricity to power 1,650 homes.
By Sean Griffey • April 20, 2012 -
Oil Exploration Waste Treatment Permit for R360 in North Dakota
Permit will allow the use of a mobile treatment unit from a centralized location
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New technology uses less water and produces energy and fertilizer at the same time
Water is a valuable resource. New technologies are making it easier to handle drinking water responsibly, purify wastewater effectively and even recover biogas and fertilizer.
By Sean Griffey • April 19, 2012 -
Investment Firm Buys Paper Recycling Company
Manistique Papers purchased for an undisclosed amount of money.
By Sean Griffey • April 18, 2012 -
SuperValu Announces Goal of 300 Food Stores Diverting 90% of Waste from Landfills
Last year, chain reduced landfill waste by 28,000 tons
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Kneiss hiring signals a new era for EIA
Sharon H. Kneiss brings an important background of experience in both environmental issues and association management
By Sean Griffey • April 18, 2012 -
Waste Management Opens Waste-to-Energy Facility in Nevada
Lockwood Landfill to Produce 3.2 Megawatts Of Electricity Using Landfill Gas
By Sean Griffey • April 17, 2012 -
Veolia Working with NYC to Collect Household Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste will be picked up in ach of the city's five boroughs this spring.
By Sean Griffey • April 17, 2012 -
eRecyclingCorps Announces Its Biggest Month for Wireless Device Trade-Ins
Company completed more than 550,000 device trade-ins in March and expects to handle more than 6 million this year.
By Sean Griffey • April 17, 2012 -
Hilex appeals Los Angeles bag ban ruling
Plastic bag manufacturer appeals ruling that 10 cent fee on bags is legal and not a tax requiring voter approval.
By Sean Griffey • April 17, 2012 -
New Law Opens Polish Waste to Energy Market
For many years Poland has been facing a serious problem of waste management and disposal, with the current system failing to reduce landfilled waste.
By Sean Griffey • April 16, 2012 -
Global Networks Working Together
There are several cities which host international organisations, including Paris that has both the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and major technical branches of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). In conjunction with the ISWA Board, and the Scie...
By Sean Griffey • April 16, 2012 -
Responsible Electronics Recycling Act Backed by Senator Gillibrand
Act would impose criminal penalties for exporting restricted electronic waste.
By Sean Griffey • April 16, 2012 -
U.S. EPA, companies to contain leachate seepage
The U.S. EPA announced it has entered into an agreement with General Electric Co. and SI Group Inc. to collect and dispose contaminated groundwater and other liquid leaching from the Dewey Loeffel Landfill outside of Nassua, N.Y.
By Sean Griffey • April 13, 2012 -
Organic Waste to Energy Specialist Secures $110 Million
Harvest Power closes $110 million Series C round of financing.
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Groups agree on producer responsibility terms
Organizations agree on definitions for EPR and product stewardship
By Sean Griffey • April 12, 2012 -
California town latest to pass plastic bag ban
The city of Ojai in California unanimously passed a ban on single-use plastic bags and enacted a 10-cent fee on all paper bags.
By Sean Griffey • April 12, 2012