Steve Last
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Steve Last, Principal of IPPTS Associates, is a leading sustainability consultant. With expertise in media, energy & waste, he helps businesses achieve their environmental goals. ipptsassociates.co.uk
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Unpacking Waste: A Call to Action. AI-Generated.
As environmental concerns grow, understanding the implications of packaging waste or "Unpacking Waste" as it is known in the waste management industry, has never been more critical. This article explores the impact of the packaging waste we all generate, whenever we open the goods we buy, and highlights actionable strategies for businesses and individuals alike.
By Steve Lastabout a year ago in Earth
What Can Plastic Bottles be Recycled Into? The Truth About Plastic Bottle Recycling. AI-Generated.
Did you know that less than 9% of all plastic waste has been recycled? Plastic bottles are often recycled, but 80% of them still end up in landfills or oceans. This shows we need better recycling and sustainable solutions.
By Steve Lastabout a year ago in Education
From Plate to Planet: The Impact of Food Waste and How You Can Help. AI-Generated.
Did you know that approximately one-third of all food produced globally is wasted each year? This staggering statistic highlights the urgent need for awareness and action to combat food waste.
By Steve Lastabout a year ago in Earth
How Anaerobic Digestion Processes Treat Municipal Solid Waste. AI-Generated.
If you're a municipal employee, or simply someone wondering how Anaerobic Digestion Processes can handle Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and, for a municipal waste management officer, whether it’s right for your needs, you're in the right place. In this article, we’ll explore what anaerobic digestion is, how it works, and why it’s becoming an essential technology for waste management around the globe.
By Steve Lastabout a year ago in Earth
It's Time for the Recycling Industry to Review its Methods of Plastic Recycling and Stop Adding to Plastic Pollution
The recycling industry has long been seen as a champion in the fight against environmental pollution. However, as the understanding of plastics and their impacts evolves, it has become increasingly clear that the methods employed by the industry are doing more harm than good—when it comes to the creation of microplastics and nanoplastics.
By Steve Lastabout a year ago in Earth
2060: The Year We Saved Our Planet Through Unity and Innovation. AI-Generated.
A Vision of the Future: 2060 and Beyond Just imagine that it's 2060, and all the positive environmental targets, and quite a few more than we don't yet know about, have been achieved.
By Steve Lastabout a year ago in Futurism
