#landfill — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #landfill, aggregated by home.social.
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🚮💡 Turns out, your #recycling #guilt trip might be as pointless as a #landfill in the Sahara ⏳. Meet Viktor Zhdanov—whose biggest project wasn't making you feel bad about plastic straws, but something else you'll forget in 5 minutes! 📚🙄
https://worksinprogress.co/issue/just-bury-your-trash/ #ViktorZhdanov #environmentalawareness #forgettableprojects #sustainability #HackerNews #ngated -
♻️ “To disrupt this systemic waste, workplace design and build firm Oktra has partnered with #CircularEconomy platform Material Index. Using A I-driven site audits, material passports, and a network of over 300 trade partners, the collaboration aims to keep high-value fit-out elements – ranging from acoustic ceiling tiles to task chairs – out of #Landfill skips and inside a closed-loop marketplace.”
https://www.designweek.co.uk/how-oktra-and-material-index-are-rethinking-commercial-fit-out-waste/
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Guinea rescuers search for victims after deadly landfill landslide
Rescuers hunt for survivors after a landslide at a landfill in Guinea's capital killed 30 people. Heavy rains overnight prompted the collapse of a massive mound of waste that engulfed nearby tents and shacks. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #guinea #landslide #landfill #rains Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: Keep up with the latest news from around the world: Follow Reuters on Facebook: Follow Reuters on X:…
https://fllics.com/en/video/guinea-rescuers-search-for-victims-after-deadly-landfill-landslide/
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Heartbreaking! "At least 30 people have been killed after a mound of rubbish at a major waste site collapsed on to nearby homes in Guinea's capital Conakry, the government has said.
Another 22 people were injured, including six seriously, in the city's Dar-es-Salam area."
One woman told local media her five children had died in the disaster. There are fears that the death toll will rise further."
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g3g36z7p6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Readers reply: Is it inevitable that consumerism will literally fill up the planet?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions considers whether there is sufficient global physical capacity for all our discarded and worn-out purchases
#Lifeandstyle #Recycling #Environment #Overconsumption #Waste #Landfill #Pollution #Ethicalandgreenliving #TheGuardian #
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"Millions of solar eclipse glasses could end up in landfill: Here’s what to do instead"
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Long-term study suggests landfill methane emissions are far higher than estimates https://phys.org/news/2026-08-term-landfill-methane-emissions-higher.html
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Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say
By Ushika KiddResearchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils
#Foodwaste #Recycling #Landfill #Waste #Plastics #Pollution #Greenhousegasemissions #Climatecrisis #USnews #Environment #TheGuardian #UshikaKidd
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Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/09/plastics-pollution-food-waste-landfill-recycling-research #FoodWaste #Recycling #Landfill #Waste #Plastics #Pollution #GreenhouseGasEmissions #ClimateCrisis #UsNews #Environment
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Seasonal #Landfill #Methane #Emissions Driven by #Temperature and Pressure | Environmental Science & Technology | ACS Publications
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Health risk fears for storks in Europe over ‘junk food’ from landfill https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/08/health-risk-fears-for-storks-in-europe-over-junk-food-from-landfill
#AnimalRights #Europe #environment #wildlife #birds #health #junkfood #landfill
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Next ? “ … to be incinerated in a massive waste-to-energy plant that burns rubbish in a controlled environment to produce electricity. “
(Note: 42 million people in #Jakarta - Bangladeshi capital #Dhaka 37 million, #Tokyo 33 million… see also #NewDelhi #Shanghai #Guangzhou #Manila #Kolkata #Seoul & #Cairo )
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/jul/13/jakarta-trash-garbage-rubbish-bantar-gebang-landfill#BantarGebang #fossilfuels #garbage #Jakarta #Landfill #microplastic #nanoplastic #plastic #pollution
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Health risk fears for storks in Europe over ‘junk food’ from landfill https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/08/health-risk-fears-for-storks-in-europe-over-junk-food-from-landfill #Birds #Landfill #Waste #Environment #Animals #Europe #Poland #Wildlife
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I suggest that the best thing you can get for yourself on #Amazon #PrimeDay is freedom from excess consumption, avoidance of unnecessary debt (and future interest expense), and liberation from Amazon.
Feel the need to "buy something?" Buy pre-owned from a thrift store, secondhand bookstore, yard sale, or (if you must) eBay. At least you'll help extend the life of a product already manufactured.
#environment #capitalism #greed #consumerism #reuse #SpaceshipEarth #waste #landfill #trash
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From waste to fuel: New method transforms used ground coffee into high-quality fuel in 90 seconds
ⓘ ChatGPT Thanks …
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #benchmarks #biochar #Biomass #biowaste #CA #Canada #carbon #coffee #decarbonization #emissions #Energy #fuel #gasification #graphicscard #landfill #laptop #netbook #notebook #organic #Plasma #processor #pyrolysis #Recycling #Renewable #reports #review #reviews #Science #sustainability #test #tests #upcycling #Waste
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/752544/ -
From waste to fuel: New method transforms used ground coffee into high-quality fuel in 90 seconds
ⓘ ChatGPT Than…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #AU #Australia #benchmarks #biochar #biomass #biowaste #carbon #Coffee #decarbonization #emissions #Energy #fuel #gasification #graphicscard #landfill #laptop #netbook #notebook #organic #Plasma #processor #pyrolysis #recycling #renewable #reports #review #reviews #Science #sustainability #test #tests #upcycling #Waste
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/751571/ -
Weee Charity
"We are looking for unwanted computers, laptops, office phones and other IT equipment. Donating your old equipment helps provide valuable work experience and skills training.."
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"Troubled by Spreading Landfill Pollution, a Long Island Community Demands Action"
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08062026/new-york-brookhaven-landfill-pollution/
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Clean up your yard or garage, and bring your excess trash, unwanted bulky items, landscape trimmings, or home remodel waste for FREE disposal!
If you're a TO resident and an Athens Services customer, you're eligible for Free Landfill Day at the Calabasas Landfill on Saturday, June 20th, from 8 am to 1 pm. Proof of residency is required. More info: https://toaks.gov/freelandfillday
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New Mexico Rebukes Federal Agency Over Nuclear Waste at Los AlamosState environmental regulators will also fine the Energy Department up to $16 million for exceeding safe groundwater standards near the nuclear lab.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/new-mexico-los-alamos-nuclear-waste-fines.html11.2.2026
#aquifer #Atombombe #Atomkraft #Atommüll #groundwater #Grundwasser #Kernenergie #LANL #landfill #LosAlamos #NewMexico #NuclearWaste #pollution #USA #WIPP
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Quantifying Methane Emissions From United States Landfills
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https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adi7735 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #aerial #remotesensing #earthobservation #methane #US #USA #landfill #landfills #emission #solidwaste #waste #anthropogenic #climatechange #greehousegas #imaging #spectrometers #spatialanalysis #systematic #monitoring #measurements #exceedance #wastemanagement #mitigation #engineering #AVIRIS -
#PenobscotNation citizens rally in opposition to proposed expansion of #JuniperRidgeLandfill
Jul. 18, 2025
OLD TOWN/ALTON, #Maine (WABI) - "Penobscot Nation citizens rallied across the Penobscot County court Friday afternoon in opposition to a proposed expansion to Maine’s largest #landfill.
"The rally was in response to the #ConservationLawFoundation and the Penobscot Nation appealing an expansion to #JuniperRidgeLandfill, which will allow #CasellaWasteSystems to expand Juniper Ridge by 11.9 million cubic yards.
"According to members of the #WabanakiAlliance, the expansion would pose a threat to surrounding #TribalLands due to concerns of air and #WaterPollution surrounding the #PenobscotRiver from the landfill.
"Speakers at the rally represented citizens of the Penobscot Nation, the Wabanaki Alliance, as well as the environmental groups #Slingshot and #DontWasteME.
" 'It is incredibly powerful to see the number of people out here in opposition to this expansion and support of this appeal. We know the time for #EnvironmentalJustice is now. We need to turn the tide towards #ZeroWaste,' said #DanaColihan, Co-Executive Director of environmental group Slingshot.
" 'I just hope that the state can get serious about actual environmental justice, and Casella can implement some practices that it make it so that they don’t have to bring out of state waste to stabilize our sludge, and really find solutions instead of creating more problems with us,' stated #MaulianBryant, Executive Director of the Wabanaki Alliance."
Read more:
https://www.wabi.tv/2025/07/18/penobscot-nation-citizens-rally-opposition-proposed-expansion-juniper-ridge-landfill/
#AirIsLife #WaterIsLife #MaineResists #PFAS #PenobscotRiver #Casella #ProtectTheSacred #Wabanaki #Wabanakik #NativeAmericanNews #MaineNews -
#OrilliaOntario - Need something fixed? #Orillia #RepairCafé returning in April
Event taking place April 5 at St. James' Anglican Church
Mar 14, 2025
"Local residents are invited to bring their broken or torn possessions to St. James’ Church on Saturday, April 5 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), where 'fixers' will be on hand to make repairs and turn their 'trash' into 'treasure' at the eighth Orillia Repair Café, which takes place twice a year.
"The event is supported by local volunteers and Sustainable Orillia, St. James’ Anglican Church and Lake Country Time Trade.
"Light refreshments will be provided as well as child-friendly activities. A new feature this year will be '#BookSwaps,' one for adults and one for children. The café has a friendly and fun ambience and combines an enjoyable family activity with a rewarding outcome.
"Annalise Stenekes has led the project since its inception and has gathered a dedicated and talented team of fixers who will attempt to repair a variety of items, including bicycles, lamps, home appliances, sewing machines, jewelry and audio/visual and computer equipment. Small furniture items will be repaired, clothing and footwear mended and toys given new life.
"Last year, 230 kilograms of items were given a new lease on life, diverting potential waste from the #landfill and saving an estimated $1,000.
"'#Repairing and #reusing broken items, as opposed to disposing of them and purchasing new ones, is a practical and meaningful contribution we can make for our environment,' says local resident Wendy Kirk. 'The Repair Café is also a feel-good place — at times the joy is tangible when someone’s prized item is restored to its former usefulness.'
"Repair Café events are happening around the world, saving money, reducing landfill waste, cutting CO2 emissions, promoting learning and fostering community connections."
Source:
https://www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/need-something-fixed-orillia-repair-cafe-returning-in-april-10371696
#RepairCafesOntario #RepairCafes #BuildingCommunity #SolarPunkSunday #FixIt -
'It's killing us': Public reacts to proposed expansion of #JuniperRidgeLandfill
Story by Katie Delaney
7/16/2024"'#JuniperRidge has destroyed the life of people who live around it. At times, it has destroyed part of the #PenobscotRiver; it has destroyed part of our air, water, and land,' Don White, a Bucksport resident, said.
"Public commenters expressed concerns about harmful #emissions, #landfill fires, and #PFAS contamination coming from the facility.
"Many of the people speaking out said Juniper Ridge is an example of #EnvironmentalInjustice, particularly for the #PenobscotNation.
"'It's killing us,' #KathyPaul, a Penobscot Nation Elder, said. 'I just feel like I'm sitting here waiting to die, and I don't mean to be an extremist or anything like that, but I'm really afraid. I can smell the difference already.'"
#WaterIsLife #JuniperRidgeLandfill #CasellaWasteSystems #MaineNews #Maine #ToxicFire #PFASPollution
#WabanakiAlliance
#DontWasteME #Slingshot #EnvironmentalJustice -
[It seems that today's vote was in favor of expanding #JuniperRidge]
Juniper Ridge Landfill is one step closer to expanding
Maine Public | By Kaitlyn BudionPublished September 20, 2024 at 1:22 PM EDT
"#Environmental groups are concerned about a draft decision from the Department of Environmental Protection that brings #JuniperRidgeLandfill in #OldTown one step closer to expanding.
"The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has issued a draft decision approving the expansion's public benefit determination, despite opposition from the #PenobscotNation, area residents and #EnvironmentalGroups.
"Opponents have brought up concerns about odors and contamination from the #PFAS-filled sludge at the #landfill.
"Alexandra St. Pierre with the #ConservationLawFoundation said the group was disappointed by the draft approval and wants the department to give greater weight to comments from the public.
"'We're hoping that Maine DEP will stop making this unnecessary space for waste and make more space for people's voices and the real needs of the community,' she said.
"In the draft, the department outlines several conditions of the approval, including conducting an odor study and installing a system for treating landfill leachate for PFAS.
"Dana Colihan with the environmental nonprofit Slingshot said it's insulting for the DEP to say the expansion is consistent with #EnvironmentalJustice for the surrounding community.
'"When we think about the odors, the #AirPollution, the #contamination of the #PenobscotRiver from the minimally treated leachate, and how all these factors threaten the Penobscot Nation and working-class #Mainers living and the surrounding communities, I can't fathom how the state can argue that this fulfills the required environmental justice criteria,' Colihan said.
"The draft is available for public comment until Friday, Sept. 27, and the DEP is expected to publish the final decision Wednesday, Oct. 2."
#WaterIsLife #SunlightMediaCollective
#JuniperRidgeLandfill
#CasellaWasteSystems #MaineNews #Maine #ToxicFire #PFASPollution
#WabanakiAlliance
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Quite a few billion pieces of extra plastic and copper, etc., and we once got off our lazy butts and used our metabolism for batteries! Oh and now everyone wants one in every room. Now we feel entitled.
#Plastic #PlasticPollution #CarryingCapacity #PlanetaryBoundaries #NovelEntities #Oil #Waste #Landfill