Sentences with phrase «as waste collection»

«The decomposers have the same function in the forest as the waste collection service in our cities,» explains study director Ulrich Brose, head of the research group Theory in Biodiversity Science at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and Professor at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany).

Local issues (such as waste collection) do matter, and governments tend to lose ground in local elections.

Not exact matches

There are several industry collaborations that are working to identify technologies to make collection and sortation of flexible packaging waste feasible and economically effective, as well as research into chemical recycling, which degrades the mixed plastics into monomers or basic chemicals to turn into new products.

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The idea is that though these measures will all cost the local authority money, the benefits from the increased food waste collection that will result from these interventions will outweigh the costs, as long as increase in uptake is enough.

«Agricultural practices» shall mean all activities conducted by a farmer on a farm to produce agricultural products and which are inherent and necessary to the operation of a farm including, but not limited to, the collection, transportation, distribution, storage and land application of animal wastes; storage, transportation and use of equipment for tillage, planting, harvesting, irrigation, fertilization and pesticide application; storage and use of legally permitted fertilizers, limes and pesticides all in accordance with local, state and federal law and regulations and in accordance with manufacturers» instructions and warnings; storage, use and application of animal feed and foodstuffs; construction and use of farm structures and facilities for the storage of animal wastes, farm equipment, pesticides, fertilizers, agricultural products and livestock, for the processing of animal wastes and agricultural products, for the sale of agricultural products, and for the use of farm labor, as permitted by local and state building codes and regulations; including construction and maintenance of fences and lanes; «Agricultural products» shall mean those products as defined in subdivision 2 of section 301 of the agriculture and markets law; «Farm» shall mean the land, buildings and machinery usable in the production, whether for profit or otherwise, of agricultural products;

I cite as evidence his long - rolling row with his Cabinet colleague Caroline Spelman over waste collection, and what the Communities Secretary has splendidly labelled the right of every Englishman and women to have the remnants of their chicken tikka masala collected weekly.

On April 27 the driver of a private waste - collection truck hit and killed Leon Clark, 72, as he crossed the street near his home in the Bronx.

The waste that was examined included collections from drains as well as 10 latrines and cesspits, which yielded mineralized and charred food waste coming from kitchens and excrement.

The Norwegian Shipowners» Association («Rederiforeningen») has defined this as «recycling of ships where no permanent arrangements for collection and disposal of hazardous and polluting waste are being used.»

Other oceans have their own collections of plastic wastes as well; furthermore, most of the debris in our oceans are plastic materials that accounts for approximately 90 % of all the waste debris.

As owners of EDCO, San Diego's family - owned and locally operated waste collection and recycling company, Ed and Sandy Burr are busy ensuring the community is kept clean and green, making for a beautiful San Diego for all of its inhabitants — including animals.

As owners of EDCO, San Diego's family - owned and locally operated waste collection and recycling company,...

We are always seeking volunteers to take part in local beach clean - ups as well as divers interested in the collection of marine waste and conservation of the local environment.

Further, the waste created by the various fitments that give lightweighted items high functionality (such as straws, caps and spoons) are also not recyclable through curbside collections due to their small size.

Introducing a recycling collection scheme can reduce the amount of waste your school throws away as rubbish.

Some councils are now starting to collect small electrical items as part of your household recycling collection (usually the item needs to be bagged and kept separate from the rest of your recycling); otherwise you can recycle them at household waste recycling centres with electrical items.

Hearing aids are not collected as part of your local recycling collection or at household waste and recycling centres.

Most cards are paper based and can be recycled, along with their envelopes, either in your household recycling collection, at local recycling points such as household waste recycling centres or at collection banks in supermarket car parks and the like.

Most of us know that recycling helps to minimise our reliance on raw materials as well as reducing landfill and damaging greenhouse gases - but you may not know what happens to your waste once it has been put out for collection.

While I welcome the climate related features, other areas of the game have been significantly dumbed down, such as transportation and waste collection.

A collection of Manitoba - based stewardship organizations with a common goal: to help consumers divert as much waste as possible from our landfills.

The objective of this program is to increase awareness about food waste prevention and recovery, as well as to increase the adoption and implementation of food scrap collection programs.

But to capture from the air the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by, say, a 1,000 - megawatt coal power plant, it would require air - sucking machinery about 30 feet in height and 18 miles in length, according to a study by the American Physical Society, as well as huge collection facilities and a network of equipment to transport and store the waste underground.

Through 100 % household waste collection with at least 90 % participation in source separation, these programs will lead to immediate reductions in Tacloban, Malabon, Batangas and San Fernando in the Philippines, as well as villages that are part of Bandung City, Indonesia.

Sinding said this was an «absurd» interpretation; that there are many solutions that would fulfill this requirement such as mail - backed programs, permanent collection facilities, recycling events, or even contracting with a waste collection company that collects items on a regular basis within a zipcode, such as weekly or monthly.

Nevertheless, as The Guardian reports, analysis by the Government's own waste watchdog, Wrap, suggests that a return to weekly collections for trash will lead to both a sharp drop in recycling rates and an increase in costs as councils are forced to keep more collection vehicles on the road:

As a movement that is all too often painted as kill - joy, holier than though, and maybe even a little smelly, shouting too long and too hard about the evils of weekly trash collection risks only perpetuating such stereotypes.Yet there is no doubt that something has to be done about our all - too - casual attitude to wastAs a movement that is all too often painted as kill - joy, holier than though, and maybe even a little smelly, shouting too long and too hard about the evils of weekly trash collection risks only perpetuating such stereotypes.Yet there is no doubt that something has to be done about our all - too - casual attitude to wastas kill - joy, holier than though, and maybe even a little smelly, shouting too long and too hard about the evils of weekly trash collection risks only perpetuating such stereotypes.Yet there is no doubt that something has to be done about our all - too - casual attitude to waste.

In public spaces, towns can look at providing solar powered on - site compactors, which can hold five times the amount of waste as a traditional bin, dramatically reducing collection trips and thus fleet fuel use.

Note that links are provided to the TerraPass website where Tontitown project regulatory information is conveniently summarized.TH: - The gas collection and control system at the Tontitown, Arkansas landfill uses approximately 75 gas extraction wells (as pictured) to collect landfill gases generated by decomposing waste.

Set up in 2000 as a direct response to the abundance of waste created by the fashion industry, TRAID Remade works with donated textiles from 850 public collection sites around the country to create one - off garments to sell for charity.

To aid researchers, EPA hosts a collection of historic tables on municipal solid waste generation in America, as well as related scoping studies and research memos.

But companies willing to pay a premium to take responsibility for their waste pay for the collection and processing of their materials so that they can be sold as a marketable resource.

We are rapidly becoming a waste - free factory and even process the waste of others in this collection as well... Moreover, our deposit - return scheme will ensure that no new waste is created: At the end of a product's life cycle, we will collect it from the consumer, who will then receive a refund of the product's surcharge.

In addition to the canal plastic, the company is using steel waste from their factory in the collection as well.

Through a custom - built program, you and your community can work together to create a network of collection locations to reduce waste as well as fundraise for local schools and charities.

Section 80 JJA of the Income Tax Act 1961 is related to deductions allowed on gains and profits from all assesse who have a business related to treating / processing and collection of bio-degradable wastes for producing biological products such as bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizers, bio-gas etc..

To make the manual waste collection work, Andriamahavita tells me, the digester site had to be «hyperlocal» --- very close to the neighborhood where the toilets were installed, which was hard, as space is a real issue in Antananarivo.

Seeking position as a waste management to contribute my experience in organizing and managing waste disposal, collection and recycling facilities in an established organization

• Proficient in installing underground pipelines for water distribution and waste water collection systems • Well versed in operating power plant equipment under the direction of operational manager • Special talent for repairing, fitting and replacing water taps and valves on main and service lines • Particularly effective in using manual tools including chain saws, chippers and jackhammers • Expert in identifying and fixing pipeline leaks and pressure faults • Profound ability to setup sediment control devices as per directions of the supervisor • Track record of responding timely to customers» utility service calls • Proven skills in cutting, fitting and laying pipes • Well practiced in loading, unloading and driving trucks and other heavy machinery to the worksite safely • Fully capable of maintaining cleanliness and functionality of all tools and equipment • Proficient in inspecting and maintaining water storage tanks and cleaning the yard when necessary • Apt at enforcing proper safety practices and using appropriate PPE and traffic safety materials such as cones, arrow - boards and flagging signs around the worksite • Experienced in determining the locations of gas, telephone, power, water and sewer lines from appropriate sources before excavation • Particularly effective in repairing and replacing defective electricity and gas meters • Excellent manual dexterity and physical stamina along with profound ability to bend, stoop and work in confined spaces • Well versed in reconnecting water and power services after holidays • Proven skills in performing routine grounds keeping, painting, carpentry and plumbing tasks • Skilled in repairing replacing and existing pre-laid pipeline based underground water and gas distribution systems • Efficient in anticipating tools and equipment needed as per the nature of each assignment and loading the same in the company vehicle in a safe manner

Managed post-demolition cleanup which includes waste collection, waste packaging and waste transportation as per set schedule and according to set policies and procedures.

IESI Corporation (Waxahachie, TX) 2006 — 2009 Division Manager • Managed a waste management division comprised of 27 routes and a 33 person staff • Utilized networking, in person sales, and other tactics to increase sales by 4 % • Served as account manager for seven municipal clients resulting in 100 % contract renewal rate • Authored and implemented divisional budget ensuring efficient and profitable operations • Created driver routes to meet and exceed productivity and net revenue goals • Oversaw accounts receivable, accounts payable, and all collections