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Energy recovery from plastic and tyres waste

Energy recovery from plastic and tyres waste

Plastic waste exceeds 10 billion tonnes and is one of the biggest environmental threats. Despite the efforts of many people and some companies, the consumption of plastics continues to increase every year. To reduce environmental difficulties, industry and households...

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SENEGAL: Dakar, the scourge of plastic waste

SENEGAL: Dakar, the scourge of plastic waste

Plastic pollution in Senegal has become a major crisis. In 2010 the country ranked 21st among the world’s top ocean polluters - 254,700 tonnes. Hence, in 2015 Senegal passed a law to ban single-use plastic bags prohibiting the production, import, distribution, or use...

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What happens to used tyres?

What happens to used tyres?

In some countries, they are reused and turned into flooring for gymnasiums, athletics tracks, playground flooring, etc. ... although the number of tyres discarded each week is usually higher than the need and demand for the recycled rubber. Other countries import used...

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The creation of new jobs with REVALUO

The creation of new jobs with REVALUO

With REVALUO, the creation of new jobs entails more than 150 direct jobs per plant, in the smallest module alone. In fact, in the world, more than 15 million people make their living from the informal waste management sector. For instance, in China's urban centers...

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