May 2012 - Page 4 of 10 - Plastic Waste Solutions
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Waste Management is Building a 4.8 MW Landfill Gas Project in Ohio
Posted on May 19, 2012 by DrRossH in Landfills and DisposalWBJ Weekly News Bulletin: May 16-22, 2012 Item: 4. Waste Management, Inc. (Houston, TX) has begun constructing a 4.8 megawatt landfill gas-to-energy project at its Mahoning Landfill in New Springfield, OH. Once completed by the end of the year, it...
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NY Company Wants to Build 300 TPD MSW Gasifier in West Virginia
Posted on May 19, 2012 by DrRossH in Landfills and DisposalWBJ Weekly News Bulletin: May 16-22, 2012 Item: 3. Cocurrent BioEnergy NY plans a $2.5million per megawatt waste to energy plant for renewable energy production.
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Fukutomi to build Hong Kong plastics recycling plant
Posted on May 19, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsPlastics News - Fukutomi to build Hong Kong plastics recycling plant. "Hong Kong has been a critical transfer point in the stream of plastics scrap flowing from the Western world to mainland China -- the largest importer and recycler of waste...
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China’s new resin association aims to clear plastics’ name
Posted on May 19, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsPlastics News - China's new resin association aims to clear plastics' name. Why don't other countries who have been dealing with plastics for many years longer also voice similar concerns? Why don't we press more for this comment? "Plastics companies need...
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UL Environment revises biodegradability standard
Posted on May 19, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsPlastics News - UL Environment revises biodegradability standard. UL did the right justification on this. The claims by oxodegradable manufacurers have been over sold many times and some science needs to be put back into this important topic of plastic...
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Say no to plastic bags – Philippines
Posted on May 19, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsSay no to plastic bags - Tehran Times. “The idea is to curb pollution and help the country manage its ecological resources more wisely. Plastic bags end up as litter as it makes its way to landfills, drainage and bodies...
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Ban On Plastic Bags Remains On Paper – India
Posted on May 19, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsBan On Plastic Bags Remains On Paper - Trivandrum News | Yentha.com. "A shop keeper in one of the leading retail outlets in the city said, ‘We do not charge for plastic bags.” However, when Yentha drew his attention...
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Silicon Valley must do its part to reduce plastic in oceans
Posted on May 18, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsMercury News editorial: Silicon Valley must do its part to reduce plastic in oceans - San Jose Mercury News. San Jose is to be applauded for its foresight to rid us of plastic bags. ...
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Kudos to city for bag ban Part II- San Diego
Posted on May 18, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsCommunity dialog: North County | UTSanDiego.com. It is interesting to read the two comments in this article. One from Barbara who has...
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Cash-for-recycling scheme hits £100,000 donation mark – UK
Posted on May 18, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsCash-for-recycling scheme hits £100,000 donation mark - Packaging News | Manufacture | Jobs | Design | Materials | Equipment | Packaging News | Manufacture | Jobs | Design | Materials | Equipment. Yet another fine example of people donating their...
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