Source separation, composting a win for greenhouse gas reduction

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Separating organic kitchen and garden waste (KGW) has been the policy of waste disposal in the Netherlands, which would result in immediate a reduction in the amount of waste to be landfilled but its incineration caused problems. Therefore, separating of KGW at the source and composting is an essential part of sustainable waste management and it is certainly more feasible and environment friendly than incineration or dumping.

Netherlands, Environmental aspects, Refuse and refuse disposal, Waste disposal

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Composting trends in Canada show varied progress

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Survey in 10 provinces shows variability in composting trends with 60 percent of population in British Columbia being provided with composting facility to Newfoundland and Labrador having little or no municipal composting. With 350 composting facilities in 2007, most being small dealing with leaf and yard wastes, trend of growth in number of these facilities is being seen particularly in Alberta and Ontario.

Canada, Refuse systems, Refuse disposal industry, Waste management industry, Compost plants

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Recycling grows through national initiatives

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Solid Waste Division of Israel's Environment Ministry has begun a national initiative involving local authorities for recycling of wastes to recover resources and return them as raw materials. In 2004, about one million tons of waste were recycled in Israel and about 110 local authorities took part in recovery and recycling effort.

Israel, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling, Israel. Ministry of the Environment

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