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LATIN AMERICA WASTE MANAGEMENT
In 1991, Curitiba began exchanging recyclables for bus tokens and food. 35 years later, the city recycles 70% of its waste while creating jobs and supporting familiesIn Curitiba, Brazil, residents can exchange recyclable waste for fresh food. Other cities have found different uses for what people throw a...- Quote of the Day by Ricky Martin: “Everyday begins like a blank… – Inspiring lessons on new beginnings, motivation, dreams, past and why you can always turn the page by the Puerto Rican singer known for his powerful performances and deep insights on perspectives on life and opportunitiesQuote of the Day by Ricky Martin: Ricky Martin’s quote, “Everyday begins like a blank chalkboard, on which each one of us can write the poe...
- California’s CR&R digester can process 334,000 tons of food and green waste yearly, yielding 4 million diesel-gallon equivalents of RNG and 250,000 tons of fertilizerIn California, a remarkable facility is transforming food waste into renewable natural gas fuel, effectively capturing harmful methane emis...
- In 2025, Petgas in Boca del Río reportedly processed 1.5 tons of plastic each week without oxygen; its pyrolysis system produced about 356 gallons of fuelA Mexican company, Petgas, converts plastic waste into fuel using a process called pyrolysis. This innovative machine processes significant...
- The Americas' oil bonanza will outlast the Iran conflictThe Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping global oil trade, with producers across the Americas gaining market share fr...
- In 1993, Taiwan collected 70% of its trash while recycling virtually none. 33 years later, paid bags, musical trucks and sorting helped drive recycling to 55% nationwideTaiwan’s experience therefore challenges the idea that recycling depends mainly on individual environmental enthusiasm. People certainly ne...
- These sustainable houses built from waste cost under $300: 2 tonnes of discarded plastic can become a home in just 7 daysA Mexican entrepreneur is turning discarded plastic into affordable, sustainable homes that cost under $300. Each house uses around 2 tonne...
- Hero MotoCorp expands sales network in Central America in collaboration with VELOSAHero MotoCorp has expanded its presence in El Salvador by opening a flagship store in San Salvador in partnership with local distributor VE...
- India seeks easier pharma access in Brazil, pushes to expand Mercosur trade pactIndia seeks predictable regulations and easier market access for its pharmaceutical products. Discussions occurred at the India-Brazil Trad...
- Miami researchers tested concrete that replaced sand with leaded CRT glass; a biopolymer helped limit lead leaching before durability damage raised concernsResearchers explored using toxic CRT glass in concrete mixtures. This hazardous waste contains significant amounts of lead, posing environm...
- OIL Green Energy signs MoUs with Haryana for 5,000 TPD waste-to-clean-energy projectsOil India Limited's subsidiary signed MoUs with four Haryana municipalities. These agreements aim to develop integrated Compressed Biogas a...
- Waste-to-energy plants to come up at four major urban centres across Haryana; MoUs inkedHaryana will establish four integrated waste-to-energy plants in major urban centers. These facilities will process 5,000 tonnes of waste d...
- Didi plans to invest over $200 million in Argentina, manager saysThe company is seeking to expand its business in Latin America, where it has a strong presence in Brazil and Mexico, but sees significant...
- In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%RMIT University researchers discovered shredded personal protective equipment strengthens concrete. Rubber gloves increased concrete streng...
- Kullu municipal administration used ecologically sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage, NGT informedKullu administration used sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage after a plant closure. Contractor issues and transport disruptions led...
- Asia's largest waste-to-art pookalam to be unveiled in Keralam's MalappuramMalappuram district is unveiling Asia's largest waste-to-art pookalam for the Onam festival. This impressive installation uses recycled pla...
- Under 4-year project from 2022 to 2026, Trong Duc Cocoa in Vietnam began feeding 5,000 tons of discarded cocoa pods into a gasifier. Now, the waste helps dry fresh beans in 7 days instead of 15 during the rainy seasonTrong Duc Cocoa Co. Ltd. in southern Vietnam has developed a way to reuse approximately 5,000 tons of discarded cocoa pods generated each y...
- USA faces millions of tons of retired wind turbine blades; engineers from Houston found an unexpected second use for them.At the University of Houston, engineers are ingeniously repurposing retired wind turbine blades to construct highway overhead sign structur...
- Sonova unveils new AI-powered hearing-aid platform to support growth targetsThe Swiss company was the first one to roll out a hearing aid that used real-time AI to separate speech from background noise in 2024.
- Amazon to invest $2 billion in Latin American Prime Video through 2030Amazon will invest two billion dollars in Latin American productions through 2030. This significant investment aims to harness the region's...
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