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  • [New] Worldwide, e-waste is rising by 2.6 million tonnes annually, meaning that we are on track to reach 82 million tonnes by 2030. UN News
  • [New] For some, e-waste represents a way to earn cash by rummaging through trash in the developing world to find coveted commodities, despite the health risks. The Washington Post
  • [New] Worldwide, the annual generation of e-waste is rising by 2.6 million tonnes annually, on track to reach 82 million tonnes by 2030, a further 33% increase from the 2022 figure. UNITAR
  • [New] The NWMO NWMO has acknowledged that in addition to Canada's current inventory of used nuclear fuel, it will be responsible for the long-term management of nuclear fuel waste from advanced reactors and SMRs SMRs, under a funding arrangement to be developed with the owners of the SMRs SMRs. Ontario.ca
  • [New] As Canada gains a more varied nuclear fleet and research reactors, SMRs SMRs present many interesting opportunities for fuel recycling and minimizing nuclear waste in the future. Ontario.ca
  • [New] There are currently disagreements between Marshall Islands officials and the U.S. Department of Energy on the risk posed by the nuclear waste. ABC News
  • [New] Getting waste under control by taking waste prevention and management measures could limit net annual costs by 2050 to USD 270.2 billion. United Nations Environment Programme
  • Buying loose items reduces food waste; WRAP research has shown that if all apples, bananas and potatoes were sold loose, we could save 60,000 tonnes of food waste by enabling people to buy closer to their needs. The University of Sheffield
  • The FAO aims by 2030 to halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, increasing food availability to feed the increase in human population. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • FAO's Target 12.3, as specified under the Sustainable Development Goals, aims 'by 2030 to halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses'. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • Plastic wastes as well as their trade and management threaten workers, communities, ecosystems, and planetary boundaries, particularly in Global South countries. The Diplomat
  • The task of the PPFS under Peru's leadership will be focused on undertaking the implementation of collective actions among economies that promote the reduction and prevention of food waste and losses in the Asia-Pacific region. APEC
  • 'Biomass, CO 2 and waste are the three sources that will take over from fossil materials in the coming decades. Chemistry World
  • Mumbai Metro Railway Corporation will set up 1.5 TPD capacity bio-methanation plant to facilitate production of clean energy from organic wet waste collected from hotels, banquet halls and markets etc. The Indian Express
  • The Belgian presidency will advance research and innovation in the nuclear field, focusing on finding innovative solutions for high-level radioactive waste and nuclear material testing. Research & Innovation for EU autonomy: Belgian presiden
  • Methane from landfill sites comprises 11% of global warming gases - a figure that is expected to rise substantially by 2050, due to an increase in the human population, and the subsequent rise in the amount of food waste. Impartial Reporter
  • By the end of 2030, member states must achieve a 10% reduction in food waste in manufacturing, and a 30% reduction in households, hospitality, and retail, compared to 2020 levels. The Malta Chamber
  • Ericsson will provide its sustainable products and solutions that optimize network efficiency, reduce energy consumption and minimize network waste. Business Metrics
  • Freshness and Safety Will Remain Paramount: Ensuring product freshness and safety is essential for reducing food waste and maintaining consumer confidence. good natured Products Inc.
  • MBMC has embraced the technology developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, which has demonstrated promising potential for energy generation through bio-methanation, facilitating eco-friendly disposal of wet waste. Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability in India
  • Consumers seek frozen foods to reduce waste and as a cost-effective nutrition source, creating opportunities for brands to reimagine options for the nearly $78bn frozen food department. FoodNavigator-USA.com
  • A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan has discovered that an innovative glass-ceramic composite could show promise for the safe, long-term storage of nuclear waste. Interesting Engineering
  • The reuse of textile waste as thermal insulation for sustainable buildings will be an effective green technology that synergistically combines two crucial components in achieving carbon neutrality in Hong Kong: textile waste recycling and building energy saving. Tech Xplore

Last updated: 25 March 2024



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