All posts tagged: Landfill

On-site PFAS destruction in complex landfill leachate

On-site PFAS destruction in complex landfill leachate

PFASuiki demonstrates the power of electrochemical oxidation by achieving high destruction rates in one of Italy’s most challenging landfill environments. Since our initial introduction of PFASuiki’s electrochemical oxidation (EO) technology, the global regulatory landscape has shifted. The focus for industrial operators is no longer just removal, but route stability. As landfill and industrial operators face tightening acceptance criteria for secondary waste, the need to close the PFAS mass balance on-site has become an operational necessity. PFASuiki is now moving from laboratory innovation to real-world impact. By deploying our modular systems directly into complex industrial streams, we are proving that ‘forever chemicals’ can be terminated at the source, even in the most demanding matrices. Case study: PFAS destruction in landfill leachate (Italy) Context and challenge Landfill leachate is one of the most demanding PFAS treatment environments. At this specific site in Italy, the leachate contained a complex mixture of PFAS species alongside high organic load, salinity, and competing ions. These conditions typically limit the effectiveness of conventional treatment technologies. Operators at such sites face a fundamental …

‘Our sofa bed sold the same day’: how to get rid of household clutter – without sending it to landfill | Ethical and green living

‘Our sofa bed sold the same day’: how to get rid of household clutter – without sending it to landfill | Ethical and green living

Forget blossom and bluebells, for many of us, the changing season means one thing: time for a spring clean. While you may have tackled the clothes you no longer want without sending them to landfill (if not, have a read of our guide to clearing out your clothes sustainably), other items in our homes are not always as straightforward. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. According to the circular living organisation Wrap, 22m items of furniture are thrown away each year in the UK, and worldwide, we discard 2.6m tonnes of e-waste (electronic waste) annually. Many of these items could be resold, upcycled or recycled. The British Heart Foundation reports that 62% of us throw away homeware items that are in good enough condition to be donated to charity. Here are some of the best ways to reuse, recycle and upcycle your unwanted stuff. How to get rid of household clutter Furniture Great to donate: charity shops are perfect for giving away …

How to have a guilt-free wardrobe clearout – without sending anything to landfill | Ethical and green living

How to have a guilt-free wardrobe clearout – without sending anything to landfill | Ethical and green living

Have you even started the new year if you haven’t thought about having a wardrobe clearout? A recent trip to my local supermarket suggests that residents of my home town have been doing just that in their droves, with textile recycling bins overflowing on to the pavements. And we may think donating our unwanted clothes does us a favour while helping out someone else and potentially the environment, but there’s a chance we could be doing the exact opposite. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. “Because our clothing is so overproduced in such large quantities, when you donate to charity, often it’s not getting resold,” says Aja Barber, author of the book Consumed. And she warns that much of our donated clothing won’t end up in the well-intended places we had hoped it would. “[It] will most likely end up in landfill or be exported in the waste colonialism chain, which means our excess volumes end up in countries like Ghana, Kenya …

Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse hits 4, dozens still trapped | News

Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse hits 4, dozens still trapped | News

Dozens of rescuers race against time to find more survivors in the rubble of twisted tin roofs and combustible heaps of rubbish and debris. Published On 10 Jan 202610 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The ‍death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official said, as rescue efforts continue ⁠for dozens who remained missing. The Binaliw landfill in ​the central city of Cebu collapsed on ‍Thursday, with 110 workers on site at the time. Several structures and facilities inside the landfill were damaged during the ‍collapse. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Cebu City ⁠Mayor Nestor Archival said in a Facebook post on Saturday that the death toll had risen to four and 12 others had been sent to hospitals. So far, 36 people were missing, based on a Friday tally. An update on the number of ‌missing was not immediately available. An aerial view after a huge mound of rubbish collapsed in Binaliw, Cebu [Jacqueline Hernandez/AP] Families of the …

Rescue Workers Search for Survivors in Deadly Philippines Landfill Collapse

Rescue Workers Search for Survivors in Deadly Philippines Landfill Collapse

new video loaded: Rescue Workers Search for Survivors in Deadly Philippines Landfill Collapse A landfill in the central Philippines collapsed on Thursday afternoon, killing at least two people and injuring at least a dozen others, according to local officials. Rescue workers were searching for several other people who were missing, many of whom remained trapped under the debris. By McKinnon de Kuyper January 9, 2026 Source link

‘A sign to change your technique’: how to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill | Health & wellbeing

‘A sign to change your technique’: how to make your toothbrush last longer – and keep it out of landfill | Health & wellbeing

If toothbrushes were sentient, they’d complain about their lot in life. Their thankless existence involves repeatedly cleaning one of the grimmest parts of the body, then being thrown out once their bristles are insufficiently effective. Or, in the case of electric toothbrushes, decapitated before resuming their duties with a fresh head. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. This relentless cycle is essential for hygiene reasons: an ineffective brush can lead directly to tooth decay and gum disease. However, given the big dual crises of our time – climate and cost of living – it would certainly help for toothbrushes to last a bit longer. So what can we do to maximise their longevity without sacrificing dental hygiene? How to make your toothbrush last longer Don’t overcharge the battery Powering on: get the most out of a toothbrush battery by only recharging when it’s required. Photograph: sanatgen/Getty Images Every electric toothbrush has a battery inside the handle that, just as with a phone, …