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🔻 This company calls it trash. We call it feedstock! 🔺 This impressive heap is made up of production scraps from a client in Austria. For this client, there's bad news, and good news. First, the bad news. If you're a manufacturer in Austria, as of 31 Dec 2023, you can no longer 🚫 landfill, incinerate or export 🚫 composite waste. This is due to the implementation of the EU Waste Directive at a national level. And that is why this company has been stuck stockpiling such waste, while they searched 🔎🔎 for a viable solution. The good news is that fibreglass waste like in this pile can be ♻ recycled ♻ into new high-value composites. Even better news, production waste is actually EASIER to recycle than end-of-life waste like boat hulls, due to its consistent composition and lack of contamination. Regulation is evolving and compelling industry to find sustainable solutions. 🌎 Austria was the first country to implement the EU Waste Directive at the national level, and more are planning to follow suit. Indeed, total landfill bans already exist for fibreglass wind turbine blades in Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands. Is your company ready? Get in touch to learn how our low-emission, cost-effective, and mobile solution can help your company achieve #circularity. #zerolandfill #composites #cleantech

Environmental challenges such as depletion of natural resources, climate change, and air, water, and earth pollution are causing companies across all industries to reduce their dependence on non-renewable resources. Textile manufacturers and fashion brands are under pressure from consumers, regulators, and environmental groups alike to adopt more sustainable practices. Renewable feedstocks, like biomass and renewable carbon, provide a powerful opportunity to reduce environmental impact across the textiles value chain. Let's dive into the topic: https://okt.to/NKhHzM #performancecoatings #coatingsindustry #coatings #sustainable

Happy #GlobalRecyclingDay! ♻️🌍 Recycling is key to protecting our planet's resources and building a sustainable future. At #PrivilegeFinance, we're passionate about sustainability. That's why we're dedicated to recycling and transforming unavoidable food and organic waste into valuable green energy through anaerobic digestion. By embracing innovative solutions like anaerobic digestion, we're not only reducing waste but also generating renewable energy for local communities and businesses. To learn more about the importance of recycling on Global Recycling Day, click here: https://lnkd.in/eUtgWik #Recycling #renewableenergy #AD #anaerobicdigestion #greenenergy #energyfromwaste

Sustainability & Solid Waste The word ‘sustainability’ is now more used than even before! It seems it is a politically correct word to drop amidst conversations, conferences, forums & seminars. So, let’s get on with ‘sustainability’. What does it mean? The Oxford dictionary defines sustainability as ‘the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment’. The United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” This would involve meeting the needs of the present by taking into to account, environment, social and economic aspects of an action. Renewable sources of energy like solar, wind, geo thermal, hydro & biomass are usually described as sustainable. While world over all the aforesaid types of renewable energy are being tapped in a large way, energy from ‘Municipal Solid Waste’ (MSW) of which food waste constitutes a major portion, is perhaps the most difficult, given that the preparatory requirement of sorting & segregation of MSW is a major task. Tapping energy from food waste, apart from being sustainable, reduces waste ending up in landfills/dumpsites causing millions of tons of GHG emissions amongst other environmental hazards. For instance, food waste accounts for one-third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and generates 8% of greenhouse gases annually. Further, approximately one third of all food produced globally ends up in landfills as waste, contributing to significant economic and environment issues. Landfills are burgeoning, causing irreversible damage to the environment by way of methane release, destruction of natural habitat, leachate release among innumerable other hazards.   Growing food, that ends up in landfills uses upto 21% of freshwater, 19% of our fertilisers, 18% of our cropland, and 21% of our landfill volume. (Source:https://lnkd.in/gZi3jYUv) Focusing on a sustainable solution to address MSW, of which food waste constitutes the largest component, is the need of the hour. Therefore, when we talk about sustainability, should we not look at Solid Waste Management and more specifically –food waste treatment-very closely? #savetheplanet #sustainability #climatechange #circulareconomy #cleantech #msw # landfill

🌱 Embracing Sustainability: A Journey of Progress 🌱 Inspiring news from our organization! In 2023, we made significant strides in our sustainability journey, achieving remarkable milestones that pave the way for a greener and more responsible future. With a sharp focus on sustainability, we successfully increased our renewable electricity consumption to over 41%, marking a substantial leap towards our environmental goals. Moreover, our dedication bore fruit as we achieved a commendable 26% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to our base year of 2019. But that's not all. Our commitment to sustainability transcends mere numbers. We took bold steps to align our materials Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with our ambitious 2030 targets, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to progress. Innovation lies at the heart of our sustainability efforts. In 2023, we proudly unveiled three groundbreaking sustainable solutions in mono-material flexible packaging. These solutions not only prioritize recyclability but also utilize fewer materials compared to conventional packaging, reflecting our relentless pursuit of eco-friendly alternatives. As we reflect on the achievements of 2023, we are fueled with determination to push the boundaries further in 2024. Our journey towards sustainability is not just a commitment; it's a responsibility we wholeheartedly embrace. Congratulations to the entire team for their relentless efforts and dedication. Together, we are making a difference, one sustainable step at a time. #SustainablePackaging #Progress #EnvironmentalResponsibility #Innovation #TeamEffort #HuhtamakiIndia 🌍💚

This week, we celebrated Global Recycling Day, highlighting the vital importance of recycling in our quest for a sustainable future. ♻️ At Covanta we're dedicated to advancing recycling principles through innovative waste-to-energy solutions, ensuring that every day is an opportunity to minimize waste and maximize resource recovery. By converting non-recyclable waste into clean, renewable energy, we're not only diverting waste from landfills but also helping to power communities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Each year, we divert 21M tons of waste from landfills, recycle 600 tons of valuable metaland power over 1M home with green energy. Global Recycling Day is a call to action for all of us to rethink our consumption habits, minimize waste, and maximize recycling efforts. Together, we can make a significant difference in preserving our planet for future generations. #Covanta #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalJustice #Sustainability #ESG #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #RenewableEnergy #SustainableMaterialsManagement #CSuiteBestie #TequilaSmith #BlackWomenLeaders #ClimateChange #ClimateFocused #LastMileSolutions #Circularity #ProtectTomorrow

https://lnkd.in/gNsm5wqX Yes - we waste an awful lot. More importantly, continue to support a system that is wholly ineffective. Taking our waste - which in western countries is embarrassing - and burying it in the ground is causing a toxic blob to slowly (and I mean slowly) degrade, polluting our water, land and air for decades and decades. It's simply put a horrible solution. Adding to the issue is the fact that we promote recycling programs that are 90% ineffective sending the vast majority into landfills - possibly on the other side of the world which causes a cascade of other environmental and social issues. We continuously support and prop up a waste system that is a massive environmental and social disaster - why? It's embedded in our waste management systems and policies and there is a LOT of money fighting to maintain the status quo. If we truly embraced circularity and recycling, there would be open and reported figures on the emissions and efficacy of these programs. We could be recapturing valuable resources we currently waste, massively reducing emissions, cleaning up landfills and reducing our waste. A circular economy makes economic sense - let's start shining a light on these programs and measuring the true success. Organizations have the opportunity to start embracing circular systems now and profiting from reducing waste - who's first? #circularitycenter #circulareconomy

Sustainability & Solid Waste The word ‘sustainability’ is now more used than even before! It seems it is a politically correct word to drop amidst conversations, conferences, forums & seminars. So, let’s get on with ‘sustainability’. What does it mean? The Oxford dictionary defines sustainability as ‘the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment’. The United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” This would involve meeting the needs of the present by taking into to account, environment, social and economic aspects of an action. Renewable sources of energy like solar, wind, geo thermal, hydro & biomass are usually described as sustainable. While world over all the aforesaid types of renewable energy are being tapped in a large way, energy from ‘Municipal Solid Waste’ (MSW) of which food waste constitutes a major portion, is perhaps the most difficult, given that the preparatory requirement of sorting & segregation of MSW is a major task. Tapping energy from food waste, apart from being sustainable, reduces waste ending up in landfills/dumpsites causing millions of tons of GHG emissions amongst other environmental hazards. For instance, food waste accounts for one-third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and generates 8% of greenhouse gases annually. Further, approximately one third of all food produced globally ends up in landfills as waste, contributing to significant economic and environment issues. Landfills are burgeoning, causing irreversible damage to the environment by way of methane release, destruction of natural habitat, leachate release among innumerable other hazards. Growing food, that ends up in landfills uses upto 21% of freshwater, 19% of our fertilisers, 18% of our cropland, and 21% of our landfill volume. (Source:https://lnkd.in/gZi3jYUv) Focusing on a sustainable solution to address MSW, of which food waste constitutes the largest component, is the need of the hour. Therefore, when we talk about sustainability, should we not look at Solid Waste Management and more specifically –food waste treatment-very closely? #savetheplanet #sustainability #climatechange #circulareconomy #cleantech #msw # landfill

“There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere.”- Annie Leonard As we Celebrate Global Recycling Day under the theme #RecyclingHeroes, it begs the question on who a hero is and also brings to light the great efforts that companies, organizations and individuals alike are putting in towards the creation of a sustainable planet for future generations. Like many other companies, Chilanga Cement Plc shows commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship through its co processing operations. Co processing is the use of waste as an alternative fuel for energy recovery in a thermal process without altering the quality of the final product ( coal and petroleum fuels which are non renewable sources are mostly used in kiln operations in cement production). Amongst the many advantages , not only does use of waste as alternative fuels present a cost saving solution but it serves as a better waste management alternative as compared to incineration or landfilling. Waste is completely destroyed due to high temperatures in the kiln leaving no residues. Today each of us is challenged to be a #RecyclingHero. You don’t need to make grand gestures in order to contribute towards this great initiative. It’s the little things we do in our daily routines such as using reusable bags and water bottles, proper disposal of waste , reducing food waste,etc. Making our planet better is each and everyone’s responsibility. #BeTheChangeYouWantToSee

Sustainability & Solid Waste The word ‘sustainability’ is now more used than even before! It seems it is a politically correct word to drop amidst conversations, conferences, forums & seminars. So, let’s get on with ‘sustainability’. What does it mean? The Oxford dictionary defines sustainability as ‘the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment’. The United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” This would involve meeting the needs of the present by taking into to account, environment, social and economic aspects of an action. Renewable sources of energy like solar, wind, geo thermal, hydro & biomass are usually described as sustainable. While world over all the aforesaid types of renewable energy are being tapped in a large way, energy from ‘Municipal Solid Waste’ (MSW) of which food waste constitutes a major portion, is perhaps the most difficult, given that the preparatory requirement of sorting & segregation of MSW is a major task. Tapping energy from food waste, apart from being sustainable, reduces waste ending up in landfills/dumpsites causing millions of tons of GHG emissions amongst other environmental hazards. For instance, food waste accounts for one-third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and generates 8% of greenhouse gases annually. Further, approximately one third of all food produced globally ends up in landfills as waste, contributing to significant economic and environment issues. Landfills are burgeoning, causing irreversible damage to the environment by way of methane release, destruction of natural habitat, leachate release among innumerable other hazards. Growing food, that ends up in landfills uses upto 21% of freshwater, 19% of our fertilisers, 18% of our cropland, and 21% of our landfill volume. (Source:https://lnkd.in/gZi3jYUv) Focusing on a sustainable solution to address MSW, of which food waste constitutes the largest component, is the need of the hour. Therefore, when we talk about sustainability, should we not look at Solid Waste Management and more specifically –food waste treatment-very closely? hashtag #savetheplanet hashtag #sustainability hashtag #climatechange hashtag #circulareconomy hashtag #cleantech hashtag #msw # landfill #baliecohotelowners