Aeration is a common treatment process

In regard to aeration, there are many different process configurations depending on the specific application. Waste Solutions has experience with suspended growth, biological nitrogen and phosphorous systems, fixed film systems and also with modelling facilities such as GPS-X to test and refine treatment plant design performance

Organic Biowaste Resource Recovery

Waste Solutions offers innovative "zero discharge" process technology that adds value to solid organic waste, food residuals and industrial waste. We have extensive experience and expertise in development and application of customised waste treatment processes including fermentation technology to add value to waste materials

The Zero Waste Closet

 

Last week was April 15th! For most it meant tax day. For me: Biannual clothes shopping day. The day I refresh my worn out basics and add some zing to my wardrobe. I wait and prepare for it for months at a time. I love fashion and I only shop twice a year: April 15th for spring-summer, and October 15th for fall-winter.

Pacific Ocean Toilet! When will it stop?

Pacific Ocean. Plastic garbage so thick, so large an area. A dead zone, deadly, ominous, growing. Plastic makes up a huge percentage of the cess pool searing our precious oceans. This state size patch is located off Hawaii between North/South America and the beautiful tradewind Islands.

Out of site - Out of mind.

Electronics waste container

The Poly-Trux 54P-20R eWaste cart features a rugged, 20-bushel capacity container with a wide-mouth safety rim set on top of premium, industrial-strength casters. These units are designed to accommodate heavy, unwieldy computers, televisions, microwave ovens, fax machines and other electronics waste collected at municipal events and other collection points. When filled, the rigid eWaste cart rolls easily onto a truck or trailer for transport, while an optional canvas cover stretches around the container rim to keep waste inside the cart and deter theft. The rigid Poly-Trux 54P-20R eWaste cart is rotationally molded in a single piece of 100 percent waterproof polyethylene for high-strength, durability and resistance to bumps, scratches and scrapes. A choice of 16 standard colours plus optional custom colours and permanent, molded-in lettering, tracking numbers and graphics are available.

Climate Change, Mixed Messaging & Superfreakonomics

 

A really important comment was brought up this week in my environmental epidemiology lecture on climate change. I wanted to speak to this point a bit more after coming across a series of writings about a recently published book called Superfreakonomics by Steve Levitt and Stephen Dubner.

Waste Plastic Burner 2010

Waste Plastic Burner 2010

Zero Waste Dining and Entertaining

By now, you already know that we have chosen a simple life, free of unnecessary objects. I truly believe in the 80-20 rule. In a regular home, only 20% of household items actually get used. In ours, we have evaluated those 20% and have let go of the remaining 80%.

Zero Waste Holidays: this time for sure ;)

No, no. I am not crazy: I do not support holiday decorations being displayed at my local hardware store since September...

Nonetheless, the holidays are around the corner and my hardware store did remind me that last December, I vouched to be pro-active for this year's gift exchange. And that included letting those who will be exchanging with us know that we prefer experiences vs. more stuff. It seems early, but letting them know before they even had a chance to gather/buy objects for us, is key and all part of the “master plan” ;).

3 Ways Cities Go Green

By now you’ve probably seen at least one study ranking America’s “greenest cities.” It could be based on recycling rates, the number of green buildings or even engagement from local residents.
From San Francisco to Charlotte, these cities typically have one thing in common: a strong emphasis on environmental investment and communicating these programs to the public. Here are the key attributes that make up the nation’s most eco-friendly cities.

MediBurn - diesel fired medical waste incinerator

MediBurn is the safe and simple solution for the disposal of up to 8 cubic feet / 0.22 cubic meters per load, of infectious and pathological waste for the small medical facility. Portable and easy to operate, MediBurn incinerates everything from laboratory waste to animal remains. The MediBurn runs on diesel fuel and therefore only needs minimal setup. Now available in two sizes.

• Ready to use upon delivery.
• Minimal training.
• Easy to operate with state-of-the-art controls.
• Automatic, pre-set cycle control for startup and shutdown.
• Dual chamber combustion and high exhaust temperatures in excess of 1000ºC (1832ºF).
• Thermostatic temperature control for efficient fuel consumption.
• Quick setup - only needs connection to power supply and fuel for onboard tank.

Twitter and Facebook is waste of Time : Seth Godin

Seth Godin, one of the Most successful personal bloggers and the writer of great marketing book “Permission Marketing” and “Marketers are liers”, says Social Networking is a big waste of time. He feels the relationships that remains in Facebook and Twitter are fake, and they don’t turn into business.

At the time when companies are built on Social Networking and new trends in people behavior are arising, this old thought of Mr Godin is a clear indication that his time is up. He could not succeed much with Squidoo, and he could not understand the power of Social Networking.

Few questions and instances to prove why he is wrong:

UN Warns Developing Countries of Growing Elecronic Waste

In a study released by the UN this Monday, it has been reported that developing countries need to prepare themselves for a deluge of electronic waste in the coming decade. The waste is supposed to be generated by personal computers, electronic equipments and appliances.

Electronic waste, or e-waste as it is commonly called- is on the top of the list of UN Environment Program’s most pressing issues right now. The study forecasts that by 2020, e-waste levels from old computers will jump by 500 percent in India and by 200 percent to 400 percent in countries like South Africa and China from the 2007 levels. Also, E-waste from mobile phones will rise to seven times higher than 2007 levels in China and about 18 times higher in India.

Recycled Products Fashion Show

Wakeboard Chair

Description:
The Wakeboard Chair is perfect for indoor and outdoor use and comes complete with an ottoman. Chairs are made entirely of recycled products and utilize recycled boards.

Wakeboard Chair $374.95

 

Recycled Magazine Home Goods

Water Ski Bench

Description:
Benches are made entirely of recycled products and utilize recycled skis. The legs are made from recycled plastics and weigh 25lbs each. The legs are black in color. Water Ski Benches are available in sizes 65" through 72". Bench Size: Length 48"-60", Height 36", Width 26", Seat Height 18", total weight with two 25lb legs is 55-60lbs.

Water Ski Bench $249.95

terra, not terror

Dog waste is hard to get rid of because the plastic bags aren't exactly biodegradable. Some say they are (here's one), but as I've learned, our landfills are designed in such a way that nothing really biodegrades. We walk our dog every day, and she usually dumps on the walk, but sometimes does it in the backyard, which is where a waste removal system would be most beneficial. There are a couple of ways to design a backyard dog waste remover: a Doggie Dooley, a home-made dog waste compost, or a flushing system.

The Doggie Dooley is a pre-built waste disposal system that you put in your backyard. You add enzymes to get the stuff to compost, and the rest is history. It seems pretty simple, and you don't have bad smell, bugs, or garden contamination.

Visit the City Farmer.com for a step-by-step guide to making your own dog waste composter. All you really need is a garbage can and a shovel. Cut out the bottom of the garbage can, dig a deep hole, bury the garbage can, dump the poop inside, and cover with the garbage can lid. You can add enzymes to start the composting process. Since this method reaches the soil, make sure you bury it away from food gardens.

This site, Pet Habitats, designed a dog waste flusher that may work for you. It connects to the sewer line and uses your outside hose to flush the waste down, bags and all. They say it doesn't clog the pipes. Pet Habitats offers these environmental facts about their product.

I like the home-made composter and the Doggie Dooley. They're both good options for people who want an easy set-up and low cost. Pet Habitats attempts to meet the needs of dogs like mine, who "go" on walks instead of in the backyard. They are all interesting options for getting rid of your dog waste in a environmentally friendly way.

bamboo boat

milk packs bags