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THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE OIL INDUSTRY: REDUCTION OF RAW MATERIALS, WASTE AND EMISSIONS
According to the official data posted on the website of the European Parliament, 2.2 billion tonnes of waste are generated in the European Union each year. More than a quarter of it includes municipal waste: everyday waste that is collected…
Boosting Waste Separation: Novi Pazar and Mojkovac to Receive 2,000 Bins
Novi Pazar and Mojkovac are taking a significant step towards sustainable waste management with the upcoming arrival of 2,000 additional containers dedicated to separating packaging waste and a recycling press. Supported by the European Union, these environmental protection measures will…
WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND PRESERVATION OF FRESH WATER SOURCES
There is increasingly less drinking water on our planet, and serious global conflicts over drinking water are looming on the horizon, as the global crisis is already widely present due to the increasingly difficult provision of the basic needs of…
MORE WORKERS, MORE RECYCLED HAZARDOUS WASTE, A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT
The origin, composition or concentration of dangerous substances that can cause danger to the environment and human health determine the categorization of an object as hazardous waste. Products that become special waste streams after use include tires, batteries and accumulators,…
BMW Group Uses Sustainable Paints Made From Bio-Waste
The BMW Group is using innovative technologies in its efforts to improve sustainability and taking advantage of new options to conserve resources and reduce emissions from painting bodywork. The BMW Group is the first automotive manufacturer worldwide to use matt…
The Untapped Potential of Bio-Waste in Europe
The collection and recycling of bio-waste is key in the development of a sustainable society. After all, we’ll always produce some sort of organic waste, such as food or garden waste. When dumped in landfills, this type of waste decomposes…
Sustainable Plastic Management is key to achieve Green Growth for Bangladesh
Sustainable management of plastic will be crucial for Bangladesh to tackle the increasing plastic pollution and ensure green growth, says a new World Bank Report. The ‘Towards a Multisectoral Action Plan for Sustainable Plastic Management in Bangladesh’ report provides a blueprint for managing…