The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) is the European Community directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment which places the responsibility for disposal on the manufacturer of the equipment.
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The air that leaks in around doors, windows, and electrical outlets, etc. which can be a major source of heat loss.
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A strong, shatter-resistant recyclable plastic that is inexpensive to produce. It is made into bottles for soda, water…
May be recycled into fleece, clothing, fiberfill…
PETE is lightweight and poses a low risk of leaching toxic chemicals into contents. It’s petroleum-based.
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A solid byproduct of electric power generation often added to concrete and cement that improves durability, and reduces the need for other materials by making use of a byproduct.
2 Comments January 2, 2010
The cleanup of a contaminated site using biological methods, i.e., bacteria, fungi, plants, etc.
Organisms are used to either break down contaminants in soil or water, or accumulate the contaminants in their tissue for disposal.
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The process of converting an industrial nutrient (material) into something of similar or greater value, in its second life.
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