Aftercare and restoration plans for #Landfill site near Cumnock to be decided https://www.cumnockchronicle.com/news/25030330.changes-garlaff-landfill-restoration-go-council/

Despite Residents Anger, Health Concerns And Broken Promises Launders Lane Remains Unsolved As The Court Case Begins Tomorrow – The Havering Daily https://thehaveringdaily.co.uk/tag/fires/
#Landfill #LandfillFire

#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

They're very keen on warning signs on the capped off landfill. #woodville #landfill

Ghazipur #Landfill – The World’s Highest #Garbage Mountain

https://www.odditycentral.com/travel/ghazipur-landfill-the-worlds-highest-garbage-mountain.html

https://www.europesays.com/1912268/ Environmental groups to sue Alliant claiming groundwater pollution #alliant #CoalAsh #Environment #EnvironmentalGroups #groundwater #landfill #lawsuit #ottumwa #pollution #suing

Capping Fermanagh #Landfill site will cost £1.9 million - The Fermanagh Herald https://fermanaghherald.com/2025/03/capping-fermanagh-landfill-site-will-cost-1-9-million/
Pricey business this Landfill stuff. Not many people realise the money & the ongoing commitment after a landfills capped too.

Tonnes of microplastics infiltrate Australia’s agricultural soils each year
How microplastics affects soil and food health

"We found every kilogram of compost contains between 1,500 and 16,000 microplastic particles. In weight, this equates to between 7 and 760 milligrams of microplastics per kilogram of compost. "

"In Australia, about 26% of compost produced at organic waste processing facilities is used in agriculture. So, we estimate that between 2.7 and 206 tonnes of microplastics is being transported to Australian agricultural land from compost each year."

"The absence of clear guidelines leaves composting facilities, waste processors, and end users vulnerable to unintended plastic pollution."
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https://theconversation.com/tonnes-of-microplastics-infiltrate-australias-agricultural-soils-each-year-study-shows-250624
#plastic #pollution #microplastics #waste #agriculture #soil #food #compost #landfill #regulation

MMIWG advocates praise families' love, strength after remains found in Manitoba landfill search
Advocates for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people are praising the strength and determination of the families of two First Nations women who fought for a search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for their loved ones' ...
#women #Indigenous #landfill #search #Manitoba #Winnipeg
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/prairie-green-landfill-search-families-1.7478665?cmp=rss

Murder victim Morgan Harris confirmed among 2 sets of remains found at Winnipeg-area landfill
RCMP have confirmed a set of human remains found in a landfill outside Winnipeg late last month are those of Morgan Beatrice Harris, one of four victims of a convicted serial killer.
#death #police #landfill #PrairieGreenlandfill #Winnipeg #LongPlainFirstNation
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/morgan-harris-remain-prairie-green-landfill-1.7478514?cmp=rss

India vows to conquer the Delhi waste mountains visible miles away https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/05/india-vows-conquer-delhi-waste-mountains-visible-miles/

The Rainham volcano: a waste dump is constantly on fire in east London. Why will no one stop it?

Under Arnolds Field, tonnes of illegally dumped waste have been burning for years, spewing pollution over the area. Locals fear for their health – and despair that no one seems willing to help

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250304-the-rainham-volcano-a-waste-dump-is-constantly-on-fire-in-east-london-why-will-no-one-stop-it?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

Bog standard? Study seeks most effective toilet training methods https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/mar/04/most-effective-toilet-training-methods-study #UCL(UniversityCollegeLondon) #Parentsandparenting #Children'shealth #Environment #Education #Worldnews #Children #Landfill #Society #UKnews #Waste

The government of St. Eustatius acknowledges public concerns regarding changes in air quality during the early hours of Tuesday, February 25. It has been confirmed that a fire broke out in a section of the Conaree #Landfill in #StKitts at approximately 1:00am. https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/statia-govt-speaks-to-air-quality-concerns

Basseterre, #StKitts – Minister of #Sustainable Development and Environment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, updated the nation on a recent fire at the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) #Landfill at Conaree, noting that it spontaneously combusted due to the natural heat and gases generated from decomposing materials. https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/conaree-landfill-fire-highlights-governments-commitment-to-alternative-waste-management-solutions/

#NewZealand: #RightToRepair Amendment Bill a critical 'first step' for consumers

20 February 2025

"New Zealand has been 'lagging behind' the rest of the world in offering repairs for products, an advocate says.

"Kiwis are now a step closer to the guaranteed right to repair the products they own with the Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill passing its first reading in Parliament on Wednesday.

"If successful, the legislation would compel manufacturers to ensure repair facilities and spare parts for their products are made available in New Zealand.

"#GreenParty co-leader #MaramaDavidson who has sponsored the bill said it combined climate action with cost of living relief.

"'The Right to Repair is about empowering consumers to repair what they own, protecting them from recurring costs and in turn preventing more and more waste going to #landfill and polluting our #environment.'

"She believed it would favour consumers over big corporates 'who build #obsolescence into their products so people have to keep coming back to replace their things and spend more of their money'.

"It would benefit households as well as businesses including farmers who would be able to fix the appliances and the tools they needed to do their jobs.

"Auckland University Professor and member of the Right to Repair Coalition Alex Simms calls it a 'first step'.

"It was a worldwide movement and New Zealand was "lagging behind', she told Morning Report.

"Simms said one drawback of the existing bill was that the Commerce Commission would not have the power to compel manufacturers to comply because it is an amendment to the Consumer Guarantees Act.

"One suggestion that arose during the debate in Parliament was that it should become part of the #FairTradingAct so that #ComCom would have enforcement powers.

"Also, currently if a consumer takes an item such as a phone to an unauthorised repairer a warranty becomes void - that would no longer apply if the bill became law, Professor Simms said.

"'That will really help people get stuff fixed a lot cheaper."

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/542440/right-to-repair-amendment-bill-a-critical-first-step-for-consumers-advocate
#PlannedObsolescence #SolarPunkSunday #Repair #Reuse