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The Swedish Israeli Melodea company licensed the product from the Hebrew University, and is now looking for seed money in order to bring the foam product to the market. That product has two parts, the microscopic fibers as well as the final foam material. Using existing technology, the team of researchers was able to take cellulose, a natural material produced by trees, and reduce it to a microscopic scale. The tiny cellulose fibers were used as building blocks to create the three-dimensional, lightweight and strong foam.
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The Environmental Protection Ministry of Israel issued a memo on June 23, 2011 with a new law to recycle electronic equipment. Under the new law, liability will be imposed on manufacturers and importers of electronic products in Israel to fund the evacuation and treatment of waste caused by the products they market. The law provides incentives for electronic equipment, in order to encourage re-use of the equipment, and to reduce the amount of waste generated from these products. The law brings other benefits such as prevention of health hazards, creating new markets,and making new jobs that will help thousands of unemployed in Israel.
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A Japanese man concerned about the environment his children have inherited, dreamed up a way to convert plastic back into oil, reducing carbon emissions in the process. With all the plastic in the world still in existence, and peak oil on its way, plastic (and a machine like this) may soon become one of the world’s most prized commodities.A Japanese man concerned about the environment his children have inherited, dreamed up a way to convert plastic back into oil, reducing carbon emissions in the process. With all the plastic in the world still in existence, and peak oil on its way plastic (and a machine like this) may soon become one of the world’s most prized commodities.
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Conceived by Akinori Ito with the Blest Corporation, this machine can handle all kinds of plastics including polyethylene, polystyrene, and polypropylene. And they can be made in various sizes from small to large that can be used in a range of applications (personal to industrial). Stuff the bags, caps, and other plastic packaging into the machine. Put on the lid. Flip a switch, and voila. A few minutes later the melted plastic releases gas through a tube. A beaker of tap water cools and then converts those gases into oil. The oil can then be further refined into gasoline, diesel, or kerosene, and can power everything from cars to generators, or even used as is. Heating the plastic with electricity instead of flames keeps emissions down (particularly compared to giant oil refineries). The process also requires 1kWh of electricity for every kilogram of plastic, which produces one liter of oil.
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Conceived by Akinori Ito with the Blest Corporation, this machine can handle all kinds of plastics including polyethylene, polystyrene, and polypropylene. And they can be made in various sizes from small to large that can be used in a range of applications (personal to industrial). Stuff the bags, caps, and other plastic packaging into the machine. Put on the lid. Flip a switch, and voila. A few minutes later the melted plastic releases gas through a tube. A beaker of tap water cools and then converts those gases into oil. The oil can then be further refined into gasoline, diesel, or kerosene, and can power everything from cars to generators, or even used as is. Heating the plastic with electricity instead of flames keeps emissions down (particularly compared to giant oil refineries). The process also requires 1kWh of electricity for every kilogram of plastic, which produces one liter of oil.
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Israel China Renewable Energy Conference held in Jerusalem spurs China-Israel cooperation between industry, science and new tech in recycle, solar and alternative energy sectors.
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TGE (Thermolysis Gasification Technology) is an alternative to waste treatment. This innovative solution converts waste into clean energy. TGE has developed this environmental, low-cost process that will efficiently convert cheap, renewable resources into a clean gas that can be used to power cities all over the world. This Israeli company has created a biomass alternative that uses resources that would otherwise go to waste.
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Learn about a process of dealing with municipal solid waste (MSW) that requires no pre sorting, produces a 90% recovery, and is a fraction of the cost of most waste systems. ArrowBio has developed a complete waste solution. And their process creates pure methane, irrigation water and clean fertilizer. It’s environmentally safe and cost-effective. Many are calling it the best solution to MSW.
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Disposing of solid waste by burying it in landfills produces a number of distinct problems. Most notably, this practice has accounted for 13% of Israel’s greenhouse gas emissions. Because of this, ArrowBio has developed a system that sorts through waste and breaks down each different component creating a green, clean, and effective solution to municipal solid waste (MSW). The process creates a biofuel that powers the entire plant and even provides extra energy that ArrowBio sells back to the energy company. Learn how countries across the world are interesting in adopting israel’s innovative and clean solution to MSW.
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Tour one of ArrowBio’s Municipal Solid Waste facilities in Tel Aviv. He explains the process that ArrowBio implements in providing a clean, green, and cheap solution to waste management while also giving the viewer a chance to see the process in action.
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