The last two centuries have been characterized by intensive exploitation of natural resources, resulting in significant changes in both natural and anthropogenic material flows. The need for developing and implementing a circular...

The management of construction waste in Serbia is regulated by a series of laws and by-laws, with an emphasis on the Law on Waste Management and the Regulation on the Manner and...

Countries in the region are making significant strides in implementing a circular economy (CE), which is vital for reducing dependence on primary resources, boosting competitiveness, and protecting the environment. We spoke with...

The production of solid municipal waste, which amounted to 2.3 billion tons in 2023, is projected to increase to 3.8 billion tons by 2050. In 2020, the global direct costs of waste...

Establishing a sustainable future requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach to addressing environmental challenges. Inadequate waste management harms the environment and contributes to the emission of harmful gases from unsanitary landfills and...

Finland has recently completed a trial run at its nuclear waste encapsulation facility, marking a significant step toward achieving a safer and more long-term solution for disposing of highly radioactive materials. This...

S orting, processing, and reusing waste materials are key steps toward achieving the goals of a circular economy. The CircuBot project, funded by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia as...

The ecological crisis is a global challenge requiring collective effort, but local initiatives tailored to the needs of communities and their environments often serve as the starting points for change. While small...

Global trends increasingly position sustainability as a key component of success, presenting significant challenges for entrepreneurs. The Development Agency of Serbia (RAS) recognizes the importance of sustainability in business operations and actively...

U nfortunately, natural resources are invaluable treasures that we often fail to appreciate. This is evident in the many illegal dumpsites and trash left behind by careless individuals. It’s not uncommon to...

The European Commission has published updated environmental standards aimed at reducing the impact of industrial facilities, including forges and foundries, on the environment. These changes are part of the Industrial Emissions Directive,...

Climate change indeed requires a collective effort, and we all have a role to play in reducing our impact on the environment. Vienna is one of the leading European cities in environmental...

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...

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...

The recently presented White Paper on Waste-to-Energy in Serbia aims to provide a clear and reliable insight into all aspects of waste incineration and to address many of the questions that this...

Solving environment-related problems and protecting the environment are still the top priorities and challenges for both people living in the Republic of Serbia and state institutions. In 2023, the Ministry of Environmental...