Table of ContentsRegularsFrom the editorTo kick off I would firstly like to say what a pleasure it has been taking on my new role as editor of Waste Management World.
ISWA commentsISWA Managing Director Greg Vogt reflects upon the nature of leadership in the waste sector, highlighting the range and value of tasks that are undertaken on a voluntary basis.
CommentRecycling of plastics is hugely beneficial, both from an economic and an environmental perspective.
Recycling SpecialNewsA recent report entitled ‘Recycling Markets in China’ by BCC Research has revealed that recycling rates in China are set to increase dramatically by 2013.
Going DutchAll countries in the EU have to deal with the effects of WEEE legislation sooner or later, and as Britain faces teething troubles Johan Zwart points out how it could learn a valuable lesson or two from the Dutch, who have already been down this road…
Reaching new heightsTargets for paper recycling in the United States have been exceeded so often that the bar has now been set even higher. In order to achieve the new goal of 60% paper recovery by 2012, the focus is on increasing education and an increase in recovery of all paper grades
Carbon footprintingIs reprocessing recovered fibre in the UK preferable to exporting the material for reprocessing in China? This question and others like it can be addressed within the framework of LCA analysis, revealing some valuable lessons for policy makers worldwide.
Defining momentsThe recycling industry continues to evolve, supported by government intervention and the introduction of new technologies. Whilst the level of recycling for different waste streams varies, overall the outlook for this sector looks positive, with current hotspots being the reprocessing of organics and plastics.
Product NewsOver 14 years MBA Polymers, Inc. has developed a unique process to recycle plastics from co-mingled plastic waste.
FeaturesGassing awayLeft unmanaged, landfill leachate can cause myriad problems. And hand-in-hand with leachate comes that other by-product of landfill: landfill gas. Extraction systems for both must take into account the topography and geology of the surrounding area, as one example in South Dakota shows
Plastic powerAn award-winning technology from Poland could hold answers to the problem of what to do with plastic waste – and how to respond to the rising price of oil
Getting the messageWith the need to recycle slowly, but surely, creeping up the global agenda, what steps can be taken to improve communication between local government, contractors and residents?
A certain air of successMechanical biological treatment (MBT) plants treating residual waste continue to emerge across Europe as Member States increase landfill diversion. But constructing MBT plants in urban areas can raise concerns for residents, particularly over odour emissions
Meeting a global demandWhat is driving landfill development worldwide and how might a company active in this sector best exploit the opportunities available? As part of a continuing series to identify and speak with leaders in the waste management field, ISWA’s Helena Bergman speaks with David Kaminski from QED Environmental Systems, USA.
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