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Four Key Measures to Save the Planet
A new study published in the prestigious journal Science reveals that implementing just four key policies could mitigate the consequences of unsustainable plastic waste management by up to 91 percent, while greenhouse gas emissions linked to plastics could be reduced…
Stricter EU Regulations for Wastewater Treatment
The European Council has officially approved the revised European Union directive on wastewater treatment, introducing new regulations as part of the EU’s Zero Pollution Action Plan. The updates include extending the rules to smaller settlements, meaning that member states will…
International E-Waste Day
International E-Waste Day, dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of proper management of electronic and electrical waste, is observed on October 14th. As one of the fastest-growing types of waste, e-waste is defined as any discarded product with a…
Marked Increase in EU Exports of Recyclables in 2023
In 2023, the EU exported 8.5 million tonnes of recyclable products (paper, plastic and glass) to extra-EU countries, a 34 percent increase from 2022 (6.4 million tonnes), while imports dropped by 19 percent to 3.2 million tonnes, down from 4.0…
World Cleanup Day 2024
On 8 December 2023, the United Nations General Assembly, in its seventy-eighth session, unanimously adopted resolution 78/122 “World Cleanup Day”, which proclaims 20 September as World Cleanup Day. The resolution invites all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system,…
Dublin Introduces a Ban on Disposing of Waste in Plastic Bags
Dublin is facing an increasing problem of waste on city streets caused by animals, such as seagulls, tearing open plastic garbage bags. Areas in the Irish capital where waste collection in bags has been allowed so far include around 1,000…
Innovative “Living Plastic” Decomposes in Just One Week
The fight against plastic pollution is crucial for the protection of natural resources and mitigating the climate crisis. Developing environmentally friendly solutions and reducing the use of plastic in everyday life are necessary steps to preserve the planet, and scientists…