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After more than 25 years manufacturing floating covers for industries such as #agriculture, #mining, water treatment plants, pig farms, power generating companies and others, we wanted to challenge ourselves to develop the most efficient #floatingcover possible with the minimum environmental impact. This is how Covex was born. We managed to develop a floating cover that: * Uses the least amount of plastic on the market. * Uses energy from renewable sources. * Uses recycled plastic. * Is the only sustainable floating cover with circular economy. #water #waterconservation #innovation #sustainability #floatingcover

Removing polystyrene from our supply stream and landfills can have a significant positive impact on our environment. Polystyrene is non-biodegradable, takes up excessive space in landfills, harms marine and plant life, and affects air quality. Advancements in recycling polystyrene show promise, but the process's energy consumption remains a concern. It consumes 10 megajoules of energy per 2.2 pounds, equivalent to powering a microwave for 30 minutes. This level of energy use represents about 10% of the daily average power consumed by American households, emphasizing the need for more sustainable solutions to the Styrofoam issue. #Environment #Recycling #Sustainability

#eWAsTER Why e-waste recycling is crucial⁉  ➡ E-waste contains hazardous materials and if not managed properly, these can pose a threat to human health and ecosystems. By reusing and recycling electronic devices and components, we can minimize the harmful impacts on the environment and to human health and also receive several additional benefits:  ♻Firstly, tons of significant materials can be reused in order to produce new items, fact that will lead to a roundabout economy.  ♻Additionally, a substantial ecological advantage will occur since recycling resources might help the preserve and recovering of the biodiversity of our planet.  ♻Furthermore, reusing and recycling might reduce unsafe ozone harming substance on earth which eventually influence people.  ♻Finally, a less know benefit is the monetary development, which will ascent with the measure f reused materials. ✍Post prepared by PP: Δήμος Ρεθύμνης ~ Municipality of Rethymno ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our webpage to learn more about the fastest growing solid waste streams in the world: https://lnkd.in/d92Xf8yi ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Interreg Euro-MED Programme #EuropeanUnion #EuGreenDeal #innovativesustainableeconomymission #EUproject #ewaste #pollutingMED #circulareconomy #resourceefficienteconomy #eWAsTER

Confronting the escalating issue of electronic waste (e-waste) demands urgent attention and comprehensive strategies to mitigate its profound impact on the environment and public health. The relentless pace of technological innovation fuels a cycle of consumption and disposal, leading to an unprecedented accumulation of discarded electronic devices. This mounting pile of e-waste poses significant challenges, as it contains a myriad of toxic substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and brominated flame retardants, which leach into the soil, water, and air when improperly disposed of. These hazardous materials not only contaminate ecosystems but also pose serious health risks to humans through exposure to pollutants. Furthermore, e-waste is a global concern, with developing countries often serving as dumping grounds for electronic waste exported from wealthier nations, exacerbating environmental degradation and health disparities. Addressing the e-waste crisis requires multifaceted solutions, with a primary emphasis on responsible recycling practices. Implementing robust recycling programs and initiatives at both local and global levels is imperative to safely manage the disposal and processing of electronic devices at the end of their lifecycle. Additionally, promoting consumer awareness and advocating for sustainable practices such as device repair, reuse, and recycling are essential steps towards mitigating the e-waste problem. Collaboration among governments, manufacturers, consumers, and environmental organizations is crucial in developing effective strategies and policies to confront the e-waste challenge and pave the way towards a more sustainable future. If you have e-waste ready for responsible recycling, we're here to help! 🌟 Feel free to reach out to us through any of the following convenient channels: 📞 Call us directly at: +91-7982451415 ☎️ Toll-Free: 1800-889-4965 💻 Visit our website: www.e-wasterecycle.in For further details about our e-waste recycling services and how you can play a part in creating a sustainable future, please don't hesitate to contact us using the provided information. #DataDestruction #PrivacyProtection #ewasteart

Solutions for a Circular Economy Though waste disposal inevitably has impacts, we can shrink its footprint through strategies that circulate materials rather than wasting them. Here are some solutions that are gaining momentum: Composting: Diverting food and yard waste from landfills to create nutrient-rich compost reduces methane emissions while benefiting soils. Recycling: Processing post-consumer materials like paper, plastic and glass into new products reduces extraction and processing of virgin raw materials. Waste-to-Energy: State-of-the-art WTE plants safely convert non-recyclable residual waste into clean electricity and heat. Extended Producer Responsibility: EPR laws assign producers responsibility for collecting and recycling their used products and packaging, incentivizing greener design. Landfill Mining: Old landfills can be excavated to unearth useful materials, reclaim space, capture methane, and remediate environmental issues. Zero Waste: The zero waste movement aims to eliminate waste through source reduction, recycling, reuse, and composting. Cities like San Francisco are reaching 80%+ diversion rates. #Solutions #Circular #Economy #waste #Composting #food #methane #Recycling #paper #plastic #glass #Energy #Responsibility #Landfill #environmental #reduction #recycling #reuse

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As technology continues to advance, electronic waste (e-waste) has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing environmental concerns. Annually, millions of tons of e-waste are produced, posing significant health and environmental risks.🌡️📈 Why E-Waste Matters🔌 ♻️Toxic Substances - E-waste contains hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can contaminate soil and water, leading to severe pollution and health issues. ♻️Resource Efficiency - Electronics harbor valuable materials like gold, silver, and copper. Efficient recycling can recover these resources, reducing the need for new mining operations. ♻️Environmental Impact - Incorrect disposal of e-waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. Actions We Can Take 🚨 👉🏻Reduce - Assess the necessity of new electronic purchases. Prolonging the lifespan of your devices can significantly curb e-waste.♻️ 👉🏻Reuse - Donate or sell functioning devices that you no longer need.♻️ 👉🏻Recycle - Ensure that your e-waste is recycled through certified and responsible recycling programs.♻️ By taking these steps, we can collectively mitigate the impact of e-waste and foster a sustainable future. Let’s act now to reduce e-waste and safeguard our planet for Next future generations. 🌳🏞️♻️ #EWaste #Sustainability #Recycling #EnvironmentalResponsibility #GreenTechnology

Waste management can go a long way for sustainability.

Yesterday we published a paper in Nature which provides some of the finest resolution data on the global #wastemanagement system ever produced. It is one of the most advanced #plasticpollution models ever created, using #machinelearning to predict data for more than 80 waste flows in over 50,000 municipalities worldwide. The results have shown us that more than 52 million tonnes of #plastic is emitted into the #environment every year – 21% of all municipal #plasticwaste generated (251.7 Mt) on earth. What really sets this work apart, is that for the first time, we have been able to establish a link between the plastic emitted from the system and the underlying sources. We found that uncollected waste accounts for 68% of all plastic emitted from municipal systems. I still find it astonishing that more than 1.2 billion people don’t have their #waste collected at all, meaning they have to manage it themselves by #openburning, burying or dumping on land or in water. I am immensely proud to have been part of the group which produced it together with its lead author Josh Cottom and overseen by our research group leader Costas Velis at the University of Leeds School of Civil Engineering. As negotiations for the #plastics_treaty are reaching their endgame, we hope that this work will prove to be a valuable asset to the negotiating parties. The article and supplementary information are freely available for everyone to enjoy (#openscience) until the end of time (https://lnkd.in/ehj2vGPk) along with all of the data and code to run the model (https://lnkd.in/ehxYqWYm). We are grateful to UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) who provided the initial funding and enabled this work to be produced - please note that the outcomes and their interpretation are our sole responsibility. A special thanks to Angeliki Savvantoglou, PhD for bringing our work to life with such beautiful graphical representations and everyone else who helped us along the way. #PLASYS24 #JustTransition #INC5 #circulareconomy #research #macroplastic #recycling

A very impressive study. Quoting just one bit which shows a much more realistic approach to local conditions, than some (in)famous studies released over the last decade. "Yet there is a growing understanding that a much higher (sub-national) resolution is required, which identifies plastic pollution hotspots and accounts for specific local solid waste management, behavioural, cultural and socio-economic conditions12,17. We believe that the very concept of ‘emissions’ also requires clarification, owing to the complexity of the phenomena (Methods and Extended Data Fig. 1). We use it here for clarity rather than the loosely defined terms of ‘leakage’ and ‘mismanaged waste’ described elsewhere22 and we deliberately avoid the term ‘release’ suggested by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)23, which could imply deliberate activity." Christopher Huggins, PhD worth adding to your list.