The report projects a further 33-percent increase in e-waste production by 2030 to 82 million tonnes annually. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for immediate action to address the mounting crisis. "Amidst the hopeful embrace of solar panels and electronic equipment to combat the cli...
Electronic waste generation worldwide stood at roughly 62 million metric tons in 2022. Several factors, such as increased spending power, and the availability of electronics, has fueled e-waste generation in recent decades, making it the fastest growing waste stream worldwide. This trend is expecte...
For instance, in October 2022, Kawasaki Heavy Industries delivered a waste heat recovery power generation system to the Saitama cement plant of TAIHEIYO CEMENT CORPORATION located in Japan. The installation o...
E-waste generation worldwide has nearly doubled since 2010, from 33.8 million metric tons to roughly 62 million tons in 2022.
This may be one of the significant lessons that 2023 has taught architecture. Understanding this also implies becoming aware that our planet is depleting before our eyes—and a generous portion of this responsibility belongs to the production chains involved in architecture and construction. If there...
exodus may further reinforce urban influences on waste production in the future. Also, our projections do not consider plastic waste exports or imports for reprocessing: in 2012, for instance, 15 Mt was traded, mainly between Europe and China. The import of waste for recycling has recently ...
Several start-ups at this year’s CES tech show are trying to tackle the issue of food waste. According to the United Nations, about one-third of food is wasted globally, making the related carbon emissions to grow, ship and distribute that food all for
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waste in landfills. Additionally, it conserves vital resources, such as water and energy, that are utilized in food production, thereby promoting sustainable practices. Moreover, effective food waste management contributes to social welfare by addressing food insecurity and reducing the economic burden ...
Research project:Turning "waste" to "resources" study Because of the limited resources on earth, sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources have become more and more important. We need to change the concept of "waste" to "resources". Japan has enacted legal systems such as ...