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Repurposing Temple Flower Waste to Fight River Pollution
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-31 16:00
So about 10 years back I have a friend he was visiting. So I brought my friend to these guts over here and the water was very dirty. It was like dark pitch like gray.You wouldn't even want to touch it. And he then out of the blue said why don't you do something about it. And I started laughing.I was like dude this is the river Garius. This is the second largest river in the world. I can't do anything. How can I do something about it.>> The moment I said this, a nearby temple dumped a vehicle full of flowers ...
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
Even if the world needs to become much better at managing their waste https://t.co/I4LTbRPYEj ...
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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
By the end of this century Britain will have almost enough of the stuff to fill Wembley Stadium. Where can it all go? https://t.co/3b999O3srX ...