Tag: organic waste

German researchers turn organic waste into fully biodegradable plastics

German researchers turn organic waste into fully biodegradable plastics

January 19, 2026 |

In Germany, turning green waste, hay and algae into fully biodegradable plastics for use in medical products, car components, insulation and packaging is the goal of a new Junior Research Group at the University of Oldenburg. The team will combine eco-friendly and application-oriented approaches to develop a cost-effective, energy-efficient technology for making innovative plastics based […]

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Waste-to-energy plants to be installed in Mumbai’s 5 civic-run hospitals to treat organic waste

Waste-to-energy plants to be installed in Mumbai’s 5 civic-run hospitals to treat organic waste

January 4, 2024 |

In India, The Indian Express reported that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is working towards setting up five mini waste-to-energy plants in each of the major civic-run hospitals of Mumbai. The plants will serve as bio-methanation plants that will segregate as well as treat and recycle close to 2,000 kilograms of wet garbage generated within […]

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