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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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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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Ford is making car parts out of olive trees [video]

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Ford is combining olive branches and twigs with recycled plastic in a pilot to make auto parts – and the results are looking promising. They sourced the olive tree waste from Andalusia, Spain, and combined it with recycled plastic. They sourced the olive tree waste from Andalusia, Spain, and combined it with recycled plastic.

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C40 Cities: urban consumption-based emissions must be cut by 50% by 2030, 66% for high-income areas; buildings, food, transport, clothing, electronics, appliances, aviation

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Part of this will be delivered by technology interventions, such as sustainable aviation fuel. Switching to lower-impact materials such as sustainable timber (as a part replacement for concrete) is needed for 90% of homes and 70% of offices being built.

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In a US first, the oil and gas sector will pay fines for excess methane emissions

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As US gas and oil reach record levels of production, enter the EPA’s Waste Emissions Charge, which is part of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program – which in turn is part of the Inflation Reduction Act. It only applies to emissions that exceed the statutorily specified levels. EPA administrator Michael S. Get started here. –

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Neste to use May Day doughnut fat for renewable diesel feedstock

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Last Christmas, Neste jointly cooperated with the Chemical Industry Federation of Finland and other partners in its Christmas waste ham fat campaign. There are many new uses for waste and residues. At the same time, the companies also want to remind home doughnut makers of the correct means of final disposal of waste frying oil.

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Lamborghini unveils Lanzador electric concept

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The water comes from olive oil production and has to be treated in waste water treatment plants due to its high acidity and antimicrobial and phytotoxic effect. This application offers maximum freedom in design and personalization alongside good technical performance. 100 percent merino wool. Synthetic fiber from recycled plastic.

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