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Recycling of used tires: Arroyito processed more than 20 tons.

The recycling of tires in Arroyito, Córdoba, reached a milestone: more than 20 tons were processed in two years. This figure was exceeded on Tuesday, January 7, when the second load of End-of-Life Tires (ELT) was carried out through the...

In the city of Salta, over 44,000 small garbage dumps were eradicated.

A total of 44,450 **micro-landfills** were eliminated during 2024, according to an annual management report from the Secretariat of Environment and Public Services of the **Municipality of Salta**. Out of that total, 33,500 were eradicated by Agrotécnica Fueguina and 10,950...

They develop a formwork that reduces the use of concrete by 60% and steel by 90%, decreasing emissions.

A doctoral student in architecture at ETH Zurich has designed an innovative solution for the **use of concrete** in a more environmentally friendly way. By using less material and (https://noticiasambientales.com/innovacion/la-construccion-incorporo-el-uso-de-canamo-hace-20-anos/), this proposal promises to revolutionize the construction industry. The key...

San Miguel de Tucumán turns solid waste into bricks

With an investment of 15 million dollars, the urban solid waste treatment (RSU) in the Greater San Miguel de Tucumán could take a revolutionary turn. A project presented by the company Moviser SRL proposes the possibility of reducing the 1,200...

This was the first coastal cleaning day in Paraná 2025

The **Municipality** together with several **civil entities** carried out the first coastal cleaning day of the year in Paraná, Entre Ríos. The objective is to promote **environmental awareness** and care for natural resources. The initiative took place at the **Municipal...

Scientists transform industrial waste into batteries for storing renewable energy

Scientists have discovered a revolutionary way to convert industrial waste into a vital material for batteries. This breakthrough could have a significant impact on technology for storing renewable energy. The waste molecule, triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO), is produced during the manufacturing...

Missions, in collaboration with Veolia, stands out as a benchmark in sustainable waste management.

During 2024, Veolia reaffirmed its environmental commitment in the province of **Misiones** through sustainable waste management by its subsidiary Aesa Misiones. The company receives, collects, transports, and operates in two landfills, handling household, hazardous, and pathogenic waste. ## Greenhouse Gas Emissions...

Eight effective strategies to solve the waste crisis

Humanity is facing a severe crisis: it generates between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tons of municipal solid waste per year. A large part of these wastes, from food waste and plastics to electronic products and textiles, emit greenhouse...

The universal USB-C charger will help reduce 11,000 tons of electronic waste per year.

The implementation of the universal charger in the countries of the European Union is a reality. This European directive will allow consumers to use a single charger model, with the aim of reducing millions of tons of electronic waste...

The government enabled the export of metal scrap and sparked controversy.

The government announced that it will not renew decrees 1040/20 and 70/23, which since 2009 banned the export of scrap metal. The measure, communicated by the Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation, Federico Sturzenegger, reopens the possibility of commercializing...

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Severe fecal contamination in two sacred rivers in India

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