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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Skis Atop a Waste-to-Energy Plant
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-30 16:00
Yeah. >> Look. Oh, look how look how Did you see the grin on his face.The Oh, yeah. You're such a sucker. All right, you cheat me.>> I want to say stick to the darker green surface. >> Okay, that's like my go-to tip. That is never going to be in the cut.God. See, see how we got this problem here. Oh my god.[Music] In Denmark, 65% of all waste is recycled, including 92% of all bottles and cans. But even the most advanced recycling can't get rid of everything. So, what do you do with those leftovers.In Copenh ...
From Waste to Worth | Thajudeen Aboobaker | TEDxAJCE
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-16 15:51
Waste Management Overview - The world generates 21 billion tons of waste annually, enough to cover an entire state like Kerala, India, in a one-foot layer [1] - 90% of waste can be re-purposed [1] - However, serious waste issues persist, with 35 billion tons accumulating in waste dumping yards, impacting vulnerable populations and the environment [1] Environmental Impact - Millions of tons of classics (likely referring to classic pollutants or waste types) end up in oceans [1] - Microplastics are found in human breast milk [1] - Waste dumping yards emit significant waste fumes into surrounding areas hourly [1] Waste Management Solutions and Opportunities - Best practices in waste management can be found in countries like Sweden, Japan, and Singapore [1] - Opportunities exist in various waste management sectors, including plastic, paper, cloth, glass, food, garden, building, and chemical waste management [1] - Food waste management includes composting, black soldier fly larvae farming, and biogas formation [1] Vision for an Ideal Waste Management System - The vision includes waste collection units in every home for normal, dry, food, and bio-medical waste [1] - Well-trained individuals properly sort and dispose of waste [2] - Scheduled community collection networks transport waste to collection points [2] - Professional, uniformed staff collect waste from community points and transport it to waste management facilities [2] Advanced Waste Management Facilities - Facilities utilize artificial intelligence to minimize human intervention in waste segregation [3] - Waste is sorted by category and brand, then baled and compressed [4] - Recyclable products are sent to recycling facilities, while food waste is processed for black soldier fly larvae farming, biogas creation, or manure production [4] - Bio-medical waste undergoes proper destruction [5] The Role of the Individual - Each individual is responsible for properly sorting and disposing of their waste [6] - Individuals should support well-structured community collection systems and government initiatives [7] - Individuals should embrace advanced technologies and innovations in waste management [7] Opportunities and Benefits - Proper waste management creates numerous job opportunities and attracts investment [7] - It leads to the opening of new industries and reduces pollution-related diseases [7] - Waste is not just waste but a resource that can be utilized and transformed into new products [5] Technological Advancement - The industry is moving towards artificial intelligence for waste segregation [8]
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The Economist· 2025-10-08 03:00
Even if the world needs to become much better at managing their waste https://t.co/fpo5H8hmKy ...
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The Economist· 2025-10-06 23:40
Even if the world needs to become much better at managing their waste https://t.co/4M9qpMDSIW ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-06 11:20
California has proposed rules that would address some of the problems highlighted by a Businessweek investigation into America’s hot garbage problem https://t.co/IUXtoEx1d9 ...
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The Economist· 2025-10-03 18:20
Even if the world needs to become much better at managing their waste https://t.co/USwaJEgKAU ...
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The Economist· 2025-10-02 12:20
Environmental Concerns - The world needs to improve waste management practices [1]
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The Economist· 2025-10-01 06:20
Even if the world needs to become much better at managing their waste https://t.co/gCVNTho7w7 ...
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The Economist· 2025-09-30 20:40
Waste Management & Environmental Concerns - By the end of the century, Britain will have almost enough waste to fill Wembley Stadium [1] - The report raises concerns about where all the waste can be disposed of [1]
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The Economist· 2025-09-29 16:40
Even if the world needs to become much better at managing their waste https://t.co/bsJstZgzxK ...