Industrial Waste News
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Acquittal of Indonesian villagers protesting pollution signifies rare win against SLAPPAn Indonesian court has acquitted six villagers on the island of Bangka in a criminal case widely seen as an attempt to silence them by a company accused of polluting their village. -
‘Child labour rampant in Bangladesh’s leather industry’A study finds Bangladesh’s leather industry employing children in hazardous work for a pittance.
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Waste plastic deluge could soon prove irreversibleThe waste plastic deluge fouling the world’s beaches could be more than just an eyesore. It could be a toxic timebomb. -
In the Philippines’ war on waste, a startup deploys black soldier fliesIn Davao City, in the southern Philippines, a startup has introduced the use of black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to address kitchen waste.
Industrial Waste Opinion
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Top 10 priorities for President Biden to tackle the climate crisis– The Biden administration must prioritise an expansive climate action plan from day one. These 10 high-impact actions will make the biggest difference. -
5 reasons why China is the world's sustainable development superpower– China is often portrayed as an environmental and social villain by the West. However, from fighting pollution to poverty alleviation, no country has done more for sustainable development, argues Junice Yeo. -
How to solve Asia’s waste crisis– Converting waste to energy through mechanisms such as ecoparks and digitised waste collection systems can help Asia recover, recycle and reuse as much waste as possible.
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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