Global Scans · Waste · Weekly Summary

• [New] Ohio University (Athens, Ohio) plans to develop and demonstrate the viability of a novel continuous engineered foaming process to produce value-added carbon building materials from coal and coal waste containing critical minerals and materials. Energy.gov
• [New] In 2025, we can expect to see a greater emphasis on reducing food waste, supporting local and organic agriculture, and choosing foods that have a lower impact on the planet. ThisNutrition
• [New] The Plan for Carbon Peak Action by 2030 includes heating considerations for the Hot Summer Cold Winter zone, promoting the integration of industrial waste heat and renewable energy into urban heating systems, and phasing out coal-fired boilers. MDPI
• [New] In tandem, the Lusaka City Council has enhanced solid waste management in high-risk areas like Chibolya and Kanyama to mitigate risks associated with poor waste disposal. Lusaka Times-Zambia's Leading Online News Site - Lusaka
• [New] SABIC is a leader in circularity with a target of processing 1 million tonnes / year of waste plastics by 2030 to produce recycled polymers. ICIS Explore
• [New] The UC Davis study finds that though many states have policies in place around food waste, the US is unlikely to meet its 2030 goal, based on state policies alone. AgFunderNews
• [New] The federal government has a goal to cut food waste in half by 2030 compared to 2016 levels, to about 164 pounds per person annually. AgFunderNews
• [New] Federal reduction targets for food waste will remain out of reach in the United States unless states change their current strategies. AgFunderNews
• [New] The EU has set a target for 60% of municipal waste to be recycled by 2030, emphasizing the importance of individual actions such as recycling packaging and reducing food waste. DeepNewz
• [New] MIT engineers designed a nanofiltration process that could make aluminum production more efficient while reducing hazardous waste. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will focus on building an economic case for recovering critical materials from coal and coal waste in the Upper Midwest. Strategic Metals Invest
• [New] The Treasury Department and the IRS considered whether the emissions values for RNG produced from animal waste should be adjusted to reflect the risk of additional waste production in response to the incentives provided by the section 45 V credit. Federal Register
• [New] A shift away from food waste recycling towards prevention, rescue and repurposing is needed to support targets to halve food waste in the United States by 2030. Nature
• [New] While numerous states have implemented policies aimed at minimizing and/or redirecting food waste, the United States is unlikely to meet its 2030 goal, based on state policies alone. Nature
• [New] Without additional intervention at the state and federal level promoting a shift from food waste recycling towards prevention, rescue and repurposing, food generation in the United States will probably remain high. Nature
• [New] PFAS restrictions in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation - The EU has approved new restrictions on PFAS in food packaging, to be implemented in 2026 under the PPWR. Squire Patton Boggs
• [New] Nutrients from food business operators wastes will be considered for supply to a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) vertical container farm for plant growth. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] The research case is a UK city where food wastes could be used for food production and beverage production waste could be used to produce building materials. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] California would do well to remember that solving global problems like plastic waste will require global efforts, efforts that are undermined each time it chooses to single out a company already committed to playing its part. RealClearEnergy
• [New] Challenges and Opportunities in Textile Waste Management: Effective textile waste management faces several obstacles, but innovative solutions and collaborations offer promising opportunities. Textile Focus
• [New] With the continued integration of renewable energy, digital technologies, and innovative materials, the metallurgical sector can realize its full potential in waste heat recovery, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and economically resilient global manufacturing landscape. EMS Power Machines - Steam Turbines, Wood Gasifiers, Di
• [New] As digitalization continues to transform industries globally, the metallurgical sector is expected to benefit from smart manufacturing techniques in the operation of waste heat recovery systems. EMS Power Machines - Steam Turbines, Wood Gasifiers, Di

Last updated: 20 January 2025