Affaldsbehandling

Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) is expanding biomethanation infrastructure to convert wet waste into biogas. Two decentralised plants in Koramangala and Banasawadi wards are completed and ready for operation, while two others in Anjanapura and A. Narayanapura are under construction. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated the 5 TPD bio-methanation plant in Koramangala on Saturday.

17. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Cali's Department of Environmental Management (Dagma) conducted an inspection and control operation in the El Peñón neighborhood, targeting gastronomic and commercial establishments. Officials visited 25 sites to check waste collection routes and promote source separation. The effort addresses citizen reports and aims to enhance sustainability in tourist areas.

CurbWaste, a software platform for independent waste haulers, has closed a $28 million Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $50 million. The investment, led by Socium Ventures, will support AI-powered tools to digitize the U.S. waste industry, which handles over 290 million tons of municipal solid waste annually. CEO Mike Marmo discussed the platform's role in building the circular economy during a recent podcast interview.

13. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Earth911 has released an inspirational message emphasizing that waste begins and ends with people. The post encourages practices like precycling, reducing purchases, and responsible disposal to protect the planet. It references author Jared Diamond's view on human choices being counter-evolutionary.

A landfill in Binaliw, Cebu City collapsed on January 8, 2026, triggering a landslide that killed four people and left 34 missing. Environmental groups have criticized the government's inconsistent enforcement of waste management laws. The incident echoes the 2000 Payatas tragedy.

1. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

I Hamburg indsamlede affaldsbehandlingen omkring tre ton mindre affald under nytårsaften nat og morgen end foregående år. Ca. 80 medarbejdere indsamlede 16 ton affald på travle steder, herunder glasskår, flasker og emballage. En talsperson tilskriver dette det våde kolde vejr og øget miljøbevidsthed.