In the world of biomass supply chains, a bio-hub is much more than a physical location. It’s a strategic nerve center that connects biomass feedstock to the markets and industries that need them. In the global push toward a greener economy, understanding the role and business model of bio-hubs is… Continue reading
The hotel industry is one of the business niches that generate the most waste around the world. It certainly makes sense from an operational point of view since guests tend to spend resources and hotels need to keep their spaces as clean as they can 24 hours a day, all… Continue reading
Autoclaving is a popular medical waste treatment method in many countries. It is done in closed chambers where both heat and pressure are applied over a period of time to destroy all microorganisms that may be present in healthcare waste before landfill disposal. Among alternative systems, autoclaving (also known as… Continue reading
Biofuels offer a solution to climate change that shouldn’t go ignored. In fact, the amount of biofuel used in low-carbon transport has led to increase by a factor of seven in order to prevent climate catastrophe, a recent report on 1.5C warming by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)… Continue reading
E-waste has turned out to be one of the biggest concerns of modern society. Although it’s a fact that e-waste comprises only 2 to 3 % of the global waste, it consists of about 70% of the world’s overall toxic waste. Regardless of the debate on whether e-waste is a… Continue reading
Sustainable organic waste disposal is one of the many considerations you have to make when planning an eco-friendly lifestyle. Luckily, it’s much easier nowadays to get rid of organic waste without damaging the environment. In fact, you can use your biodegradable trash to generate renewable energy power for your household… Continue reading
BioCNG is a well-known and proven source of clean energy, and is witnessing increasing demand worldwide as it is one of the most cost-effective and eco-friendly replacement for natural gas and diesel. BioCNG is less corrosive than biogas which makes it more flexible in its application than raw biogas. It… Continue reading
Waste management at military facilities demands an integrated framework based on the conventional waste management hierarchy of 4Rs – reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery of energy. Waste reduction (or waste minimization) is the top-most solution to reduce waste generation at military facilities which demands close cooperation among different departments, including… Continue reading
Even the fastest growing economies often fail at effectively managing the massive quantities of waste generated. Whether you’re a homeowner cleaning up after a renovation project, or a construction company with ongoing construction site waste management requirements or a hospital generating biomedical wastes , it’s important that you’re familiar with… Continue reading
We deal with waste every day and it is becoming problematic. It is our responsibility to become aware of our own personal impact to the environment. It is also our duty to think about the consequences of generating waste on public health and natural ecosystems. In this article, we will… Continue reading