Remove Guidelines Remove Industrial Remove Pollution Remove Waste
article thumbnail

Study finds half of the world’s population exposed to increasing air pollution

Green Car Congress

A team of researchers, led by Professor Gavin Shaddick at the University of Exeter, has shown that, despite global efforts to improve air quality, half of the world’s population is exposed to increasing air pollution. In some regions, sand and desert dust, waste burning and deforestation are additional sources of air pollution.

Pollution 259
article thumbnail

WHO: 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe polluted air; 7M deaths per year

Green Car Congress

New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. Updated estimations reveal a death toll of 7 million people every year caused by ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution. Ambient air pollution alone caused some 4.2 g/m 3 (for PM 10 ) and 10 ?g/m

Pollution 150
article thumbnail

Organised tyre re-treading to grow at 7-9% CAGR during FY2023-26, as recycling norms provides push | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

CNH Industrial India is the latest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to have applied for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certification on May 3 this year. The EPR programme, initiated by the government, mandates producers, importers, recyclers, and re-treaders to ensure effective utilisation and management of waste tyres.

India 52
article thumbnail

JK Tyre challenges retrospective EPR liability, will pass on costs to customers | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JK Tyre has challenged the government’s attempt to retroactively impose Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) norms on the industry, according to Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, in a post-results conference call. However, in the process of tyre consumption, when the emissions are created, who is responsible?

article thumbnail

The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Clean Fleet Report

The Art of Dismantling and Depollution: Next, we delve into dismantling and de-pollution, where hazardous materials are carefully purged. The Rebirth of Components: Lastly, we explore the rebirth of components through recycling and refurbishing, a testament to the industry’s resilience.

Cars 83
article thumbnail

Sinopec Capital to invest in and partner with LanzaTech; direct production of chemicals from wastes and residues

Green Car Congress

Sinopec Capital, as the industrial investment arm of Sinopec Group—one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies—announced an investment in LanzaTech with a focus on promoting direct production of chemicals from waste carbon. LanzaTech represents the world-leading carbon recycling company.

Waste 170
article thumbnail

EEA: Water Use Unsustainable in Many Parts of Europe

Green Car Congress

Furthermore, as water levels fall, so does water quality, as there is less of it available in which to dilute pollutants. Some 21% of water abstracted goes to the public water supply, and the remaining 11% goes to industry. Every year, Europe abstracts around 285 cubic kilometers of fresh water.

Water 170