Tag: Waste Management
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Waterloo Region Adopts Biweekly Blue Box Recycling Starting March 2026
New Recycling Schedule: Biweekly Blue Box pickups begin in March 2026 Starting in March 2026, residents across the Waterloo region will see a change to their curbside recycling routine. Blue box recycling will move to a biweekly pickup schedule, meaning households will have recycling collected every other week rather than weekly. The shift aims to…
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Waterloo Region to Switch to Biweekly Blue Box Recycling in March 2026
New Biweekly Recycling Schedule for Waterloo Region Residents across the Waterloo Region will see a notable change in their waste collection routine beginning in March 2026. The blue box recycling program, which has long operated on a weekly pickup schedule in many communities, will shift to a biweekly (every other week) collection. The decision, approved…
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Waterloo Region Revamps Blue Box Recycling: Biweekly Pickups Begin March 2026
New Recycling Schedule Updated for Waterloo Region In a move aimed at boosting recycling effectiveness and reducing waste, Waterloo Region will shift to an every-other-week Blue Box pickup starting in March 2026. The change, part of a revamped recycling program, is designed to streamline collection, increase participation, and support broader environmental goals across the region.…
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Waste-to-Wealth: How Kenyan Farmers Turn Waste into Revenue and Drive Busia Growth
Turning Waste into Revenue: A New Era for Kenyan Farmers In many farming communities across Kenya, the phrase ircular economy is no longer a distant concept but a practical reality. Farmers are moving beyond traditional outputs to unlock the hidden value in what was once considered waste. From crop residues to livestock by-products, a growing…
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Bin Baskets: NSW’s Simple Tool to Catch the Missing Containers
Introduction: A simple idea with big potential New South Wales’ container deposit scheme, Return and Earn, has already achieved remarkable recycling success, with two-thirds of eligible containers being recycled. Yet a stubborn third remains — the containers consumed out-of-home and ending up in general waste bins. A pilot program using clearly branded bin baskets attached…
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AI Boosts Sustainable Recycling of Livestock Waste
Turning livestock waste into valuable resources with smart treatment Researchers have developed a machine learning–driven approach to optimize the hydrothermal treatment of livestock manure. This process converts waste into a solid hydrochar and a nutrient-rich liquid, enabling safer, more useful byproducts while reducing environmental pollution. The study, published in Biochar, demonstrates how artificial intelligence can…
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AI-Driven Recycling of Livestock Waste for Smarter Nutrient Recovery
AI-powered recycling of livestock waste Researchers are merging artificial intelligence with hydrothermal treatment to optimize how we handle livestock manure. A consortium led by scientists from China Agricultural University has used machine learning to predict how phosphorus and other nutrients partition between the hydrochar solid and the nutrient-rich liquid during processing. Published in Biochar, the…
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Sweden Allows Throwing Damaged Clothes in Trash Starting Oct 1
Sweden’s textile waste policy shift explained From October 1, Swedish households can place torn and worn clothing directly in the regular garbage. The change marks a significant reversal of a policy that aimed to separate and divert all textile waste into donation, resale, or recycling channels. The move comes after months of practical difficulties for…
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Sweden Eases Disposal of Torn Clothes as Textile Waste Law Change Takes Effect
Sweden’s textile waste law change takes effect From today, 1 October, households in Sweden can place torn and worn clothes directly in the regular trash bin. The shift marks a significant turn in the textile waste policy that previously urged all fabric-based materials to be sorted for reuse or donation. The policy shift comes after…
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Karachi: From City of Lights to Garbage Dump
Introduction Karachi, affectionately known as the City of Lights, is at a critical juncture today as it transitions from a vibrant metropolis to a landscape overwhelmed by waste. Recent rainfall has exacerbated the situation, revealing the city’s deteriorating infrastructure and highlighting the urgent need for effective governance. The Reality of Waste Management in Karachi Karachi’s…