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Deal on EU trash export ban hailed as end of ‘waste colonialism’

Deal on EU trash export ban hailed as end of ‘waste colonialism’

Michael Murphy December 24, 2023

Environmental groups have applauded a landmark political agreement reached at the EU level last month to ban the export of....

Elevating Waste Solutions: Biocovers and Black Soldier Fly Technology

Elevating Waste Solutions: Biocovers and Black Soldier Fly Technology

Climate & Clean Air Coalition December 16, 2023

As the world grapples with the adverse effects of climate change, there is an urgent need to divert organic waste....

‘Pay-as-you-throw’: The microchips conquering Europe’s waste bins

‘Pay-as-you-throw’: The microchips conquering Europe’s waste bins

Michael Murphy December 10, 2023

To reduce household waste, a growing number of local authorities in Europe have started putting microchips on waste bins and....

Recyclers applaud EU’s new plastic recycling goal for cars, automakers wary

Recyclers applaud EU’s new plastic recycling goal for cars, automakers wary

Michael Murphy August 30, 2023

The European Commission’s proposed mandatory target to incorporate at least 25% of recycled plastics into new cars was met with....

Glass deposit scheme makes a comeback in France

Glass deposit scheme makes a comeback in France

Michael Murphy June 27, 2023

French supermarkets will soon be obliged to take used glass bottles and jars from customers who shop there, the Secretary....

Interview with Frédéric Cheverneuil, writer, entrepreneur and high-tech consultant

Interview with Frédéric Cheverneuil, writer, entrepreneur and high-tech consultant

Frédéric Cheverneuil May 30, 2023

Current political efforts to combat global warming are, in my opinion, largely insufficient and often counterproductive.

Plastic pollution could be cut by 80% by 2040, says UN report

Plastic pollution could be cut by 80% by 2040, says UN report

Hannah Steiner May 17, 2023

Overall, the shift to a circular economy would result in USD 1.27 trillion in savings, considering costs and recycling revenues.

AFRICA: the circular economy, an ally for the ecological transition

AFRICA: the circular economy, an ally for the ecological transition

Hannah Steiner December 01, 2022

In Japan, for example, where the government began a transition to the circular economy in 2000, 650,000 jobs have been....