Global Scans · Waste · Weekly Summary

• [New] After exploring new use cases for the BSG proteins, the researchers from NTU's Food Science and Technology programme say their protein extraction method could help reduce waste. ScienceDaily
• [New] Going FOGO is an exciting opportunity for more households in NSW to get on board with organics recycling and help us divert half a million tonnes of food waste from landfill by 2027. NSW Environment Protection Authority
• [New] After exploring new use cases for the BSG proteins, the researchers from NTU's Food Science and Technology program say their protein extraction method could help reduce waste. phys.org
• [New] The UN on Wednesday warned on electronic waste after a report revealed that a staggering 62 million tonnes of mobile phones and devices were discarded worldwide in just one year. FinancialExpress
• EU lawmakers voted to slash 40% of the food waste generated by households, retailers and restaurants by 2030, while toughening rules on textile waste linked to so-called fast-fashion. European Newsroom
• By diverting food waste from landfills and transforming it into clean energy, Vanguard Renewables is making a significant impact on the environment while also creating economic opportunities for farmers and local communities. AgroSpectrum Asia
• Researchers at the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory report that SAF made from food waste has the potential to reduce net carbon emissions by upwards of 165%. Sustainable Aero Lab
• The sizeable agricultural waste generated by Ukraine's agriculture sector could produce enough biogas to replace 2.6 bcm of natural gas per year, and with agricultural expansion biogas potential could grow to the equivalent of 7.7 bcm of natural gas. IEA
• The FLOW Anti-Waste programme builds on the UN's Food & Waste Reduction Programme which aims to work towards the organization's target of halving per capita global food waste at retail and consumer levels by 2030. DFNI
• Because much of the Catskill/Delaware watershed region consists of undisturbed forest, it is far less likely than industrial regions to harbor hazardous wastes and toxic compounds that might pose a human or environmental health risk. The National Academies Press
• Global waste is likely to increase by 70% from current levels to 3.4 billion tonnes per year by 2050, driven by rapid urbanization, population growth and consumption habits. UN News
• The decarbonization of the waste-to-energy industry is crucial in achieving ambitious climate goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. PR Newswire
• Diverting food waste from disposal in landfills can reduce methane emissions from landfills, save towns money, and create new economic opportunities, and is an important goal of New Hampshire's solid waste management plan. Collaborative Solid Waste Strategies
• Buying loose reduces food waste - research by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has shown that if all apples, bananas and potatoes in the UK were sold loose, we could save 70,000 tonnes of food waste by enabling people to buy closer to their needs. Lisburn & Castlereagh
• The EPA's proposed new Waste Emissions Charge for oil and gas companies would start at $900 per metric ton of reported methane emissions in 2024 and increase to $1,500 per metric ton in 2026 and beyond. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Many low- and middle-income countries continue to lack adequate systems for tracking progress to meet Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 of halving food waste by 2030, particularly in retail and food services. United Nations Environment Programme
• Greater consumption and short lifecycles of digital goods have seen the annual generation of global e-waste grow to 54 million metric tonnes in 2019, and it is predicted to grow by over a third by 2030. GOV.UK
• The 340 kt of waste expected by 2030 will include 10 kt of silicon, 12-18 tonnes of silver, and 16 tonnes of cadmium and tellurium. PMF IAS
• Global e-waste in 2022 was up 82% compared to 2010, and is on track to rise a further 32% to reach 82 million metric tons in 2030. CNN

Last updated: 15 April 2024