Industrial Waste News
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New waste policies leave informal traders strugglingGovernment efforts to formalise the waste sector are pushing out individual traders. -
There is a sustainable solution to Asia's sand crunchIreland-based company CDE marks its expansion into the region by introducing a mobile recycling plant that breathes new life to construction and demolition waste by turning it into sand.
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Australia’s waste crisis: Where are the solutions?Trash is piling up in Australia as China's ban on waste imports takes effect—what will the waste and recycling industry do? This is one of the many critical issues that will be discussed at the upcoming Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo. -
Why rethinking waste may be good for businessOne man's trash is another's opportunity to develop smart waste systems for tomorrow's cities. Experts at a recent panel discussion talked about business opportunities in the environmental service sector and the benefits of a circular economy.
Industrial Waste Opinion
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Why we're hunting for treasure—in old landfill sites– Each year more than 300 tonnes of processed gold are dumped in landfills. What if we could mine landfills for gold and other precious metals, ask researchers from Keele University. -
Can we build smart, sustainable cities with the technology we already have?– With increasing urbanisation, Asia faces enormous challenges to ensure environmental sustainability and the liveability of its cities while maintaining economic growth. But the solutions are already within our reach, says Ken Kawai of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. -
Why businesses must go beyond zero to reverse global warming– More companies are pledging bolder action to not only fight climate change, but to turn the tide on the biggest challenge of the 21st century. What is your organisation doing about it?
Videos
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New documentary uncovers Singapore’s dirty little waste secrets– Where do your coffee cups, clothes and household appliances go to die? New documentary Trash Trail traces the afterlife of consumer goods in Singapore to reveal surprising findings.
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China to build world's largest waste burner– China's city of Shenzhen will play host to the world's largest waste-to-energy power plant by 2020, which will be capable of burning 5,000 tonnes of garbage daily. Here's how they're doing it.
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Four things to know about the circular economy– How is it different from recycling? Hint: It's about the bigger picture.
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Build 10 houses in 24 hours with recycled construction waste– Add this to China's mass manufacturing ability: a 3D printer in Shanghai can build 10 houses within 24 hours by repurposing China's 1.5 billion tonnes of construction waste into 'ink'.
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