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Bokashicycle Releases New Food Waste Fermenting Machine

Bokashicycle has declared the launch of a new food waste pulverizing machine effective for being used to grate and grind food waste. The shredded food will be dispensed to a 55-gal barrel or similar container.

6 Sep 2012

Australian Clean Technologies Competition Selects Seven Finalists

The Australian Clean Technologies Competition 2012 has received 103 entries, of which 30 have progressed into the semi-finals. According to the plan, six finalists were to be selected, but due a strong line-up, the judges had to select seven.

6 Sep 2012

New Technique Recycles Waste Silicon into Functioning Battery Components

A group of scientists from Rice University and the Université catholique de Louvain has devised a technique to fabricate flexible components from waste silicon for use in rechargeable lithium-ion (LI) batteries.

5 Sep 2012

Spain’s Electronic Waste Management System Serves as a Role Model

The Integrated Waste Management System (SIG) in Spain processes nearly 75% of the electrical household appliances disposed as waste. It may be considered as a role model for other countries including the U.S., U.K., and China.

4 Sep 2012

AT+T Launches USB Chargers Made with Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics

AT&T, a communications holding company, has announced that it has introduced a new line of wall and car USB chargers made using post-consumer recycled plastics. The new products are a part of the company’s green initiatives to provide sustainable products to its customers.

31 Aug 2012

MaxWest Reports Successful Start-Up of Second Generation Biosolids Gasification System

MaxWest Environmental Systems, a provider of gasification systems for the wastewater treatment industry, has announced that the MaxWest Biosolids Gasification System has been mechanically completed. The system is the company’s second generation gasification technology and has commenced operations.

31 Aug 2012

Recycling Rate for Aluminum Cans Increases to 65.1%

Aluminum cans have retained their status as the most recycled containers among containers for beverages. The Aluminum Association, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) have announced that in 2011, the U.S. recycling rate for aluminum beverage containers increased to 65.1% from 58.1%, which translated to 61 billion cans.

30 Aug 2012

Pilot Project to Study Large-Scale Use of Disposable and Biodegradable Tableware

BASF and Lausitzring have launched a pilot project to introduce disposable and compostable tableware at the ADAC Masters Weekend motorsport event.

23 Aug 2012

Online Registration for Local Events Open Under America Recycles Day 2012 Program

America Recycles Day (ARD), the national initiative of a volunteer-based organization, Keep America Beautiful that is celebrated on November 15 every year, focuses on promotion of recycling in the United States.

23 Aug 2012

Recycled Leather for Sustainable, Cost-Effective Design Applications

EcoDomo, a sustainable supplier of recycled hide leathers and cork, is offering customized design, style and embossment of patterns. The company’s recycled leather can be used for utilizing budgets, designs and sustainability for applications to the maximum.

17 Aug 2012