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Plastic waste management: Working towards a sustainable future

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The European Commission is determined to address the challenge of plastic waste with a comprehensive strategy. The post Plastic waste management: Working towards a sustainable future appeared first on Innovation News Network. Learn more here.

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Shaping the world of automated waste collection for the future

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Envac is driving advancements in automated waste collection for a more efficient waste management system in a rapidly evolving world. The post Shaping the world of automated waste collection for the future appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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New ARPA-E program to award $40M to reduce fuel waste 10X from advanced nuclear reactors

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $40 million in funding for a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program that will limit the amount of waste produced from advanced nuclear reactors, protecting the land and air and increasing the deployment and use of nuclear power as a reliable source of clean energy.

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Tesla settles hazardous waste lawsuit in California for $1.5 million

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million to settle a California case alleging that it mislabeled hazardous waste and sent it to landfills that can’t process the materials. After 25 California counties filed lawsuits against Tesla for the alleged mishandling of the waste materials on Tuesday, the automaker on Thursday agreed to pay a $1.3

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The development of the smart city: Waste management and air quality monitoring

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Explore the future of urban living with smart city advancements in waste management and air quality monitoring. The post The development of the smart city: Waste management and air quality monitoring appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

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million metric tons of electronic waste in 2019, up more than 21% over five years, according to the United Nations’ most recent assessment. Only about 17% of that e-waste was recycled, and what happens to the rest can be detrimental for both human health and privacy. The world generated a record 53.6 We have so, so, so many devices.

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CSIRO’S Circular Economy Roadmap charts path to triple job creation

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The National Circular Economy Roadmap found innovation is crucial to realizing Australia’s largest economic gains, which will come from designing new products and materials, including through advanced manufacturing, and in embracing new business models that will create domestic and export markets for waste streams.

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