Exporters raise the alarm over container shortage at Lagos ports
Exporters in Nigeria are raising alarms about a severe shortage of shipping containers at Lagos ports, which they claim is jeopardizing the country's $44.06 billion export sector.
The residents of Ostrobothnia are not actually lazy bottle returners – a simple reason explains the big regional differences
A report highlights regional disparities in bottle return rates across Finland, showing Ostrobothnia residents lag behind others in returning beverage containers.
Is your jerry can safe and legal?
As fuel prices rise due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, Australians are stockpiling petrol, leading to shortages of jerry cans and prompting safety warnings about second-hand fuel containers.
Key takeaways: should you BYO containers when buying food?
The article discusses the growing trend of bringing your own containers for take-out food in Australia in an effort to reduce plastic waste.
‘Cyclone-hardened’ Queenslanders shelter in shipping containers as ‘bloody horrendous’ Narelle tears through
Tropical Cyclone Narelle, the largest cyclone in a generation, brings powerful winds and flooding to remote Queensland, leaving residents seeking shelter in shipping containers.
Residents shelter from Cyclone Narelle in boats, bunkers and shipping containers
Residents in Far North Queensland are taking shelter from Tropical Cyclone Narelle, experiencing significant damage and dangerous conditions as the storm causes widespread chaos.
Kairet Remmak-Grassmann: The Social City Government Left Some Children in an Empty School Building and Others in Containers. Let's Put an End to Waste
The former mayor's management has led to a situation where only 16 students and 11 staff are in a newly renovated school building that cost 14 million euros.
A forest machine burned in the Svitavy region, hot oil from it destroyed containers for capture
A forest machine in the Svitavy region caught fire, leading to the destruction of capture containers due to hot oil.
From the home opening match of FC Seoul on the 22nd, chicken gangjeong will be served in ‘reusable containers’
From the home opening game of FC Seoul on the 22nd, food will be served in reusable containers to reduce waste at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
The Keys of Coslada to Become One of the Most Desirable Municipalities: 4,400 New Apartments, Logistic Power, and a Dry Port That Moves 200,000 Containers a Year
Coslada is poised to become a major logistic hub in Madrid with significant new housing and operations in place.
Dunkirk: 13 tons of cocaine seized by customs in February
Customs officials seized 13 tons of cocaine at the port of Dunkirk in February, hidden in legitimate cargo containers.
Households asked to stop storing blueberries and strawberries in supermarket containers
Households are advised against storing blueberries and strawberries in their supermarket packaging, as it leads to spoilage due to trapped moisture.
Andalusia, Madrid, and Castilla-La Mancha will go to arbitration if Ecoembes does not pay them an additional 136 million per year for their containers
Andalusia, Madrid, and Castilla-La Mancha plan to seek arbitration to secure an additional 136 million euros from Ecoembes for waste container management, following unsuccessful negotiations.
Transforming Waste into Planting Containers
The article discusses creative ways to repurpose waste materials as planting containers, promoting eco-friendly gardening practices.
Containers Will Not Arrive on Time
Container shipping rates are surging due to increased demand on key trade routes, particularly Asia to Europe.
People Seen Filling Petrol in Plastic Jars... Now the Government Has Issued This Advisory
After a viral video showing a person filling petrol in a large plastic jar at a Tamil Nadu petrol station, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has issued an advisory urging citizens to avoid using unsafe containers for fuel storage.
Bremen Operation: Preventive detention for 26 prosecuted for alleged network contaminating containers with drugs
The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office has charged 26 individuals with organized crime related to large-scale drug trafficking as part of the Bremen Operation.
A Mistake in Food Storage That Can Cause Food to Spoil Faster
Improperly dried food storage containers can lead to faster spoilage of food due to moisture retention.
What physicists haven't told you about wasting oil and milk in your kitchen
Physicists from Brown University have studied the principles behind why the last drops of oil and milk take a long time to exit their containers, revealing that the phenomenon is due to the thin liquid films that cling to the walls of the packaging.
He found a way to get a higher deposit refund. This man earns from bottles
A man in southern Poland has discovered a method to profit from the country's deposit-return system by leveraging duplicate deposit markings on beverage containers.
These are the ships attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian forces have attacked two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, one linked to Israeli ownership and another reportedly carrying containers, after they disregarded naval warnings.
Swedish ships stuck in the Persian Gulf: 'Tense situation'
Swedish ships carrying thousands of containers are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in the region.
Duo arrested for being part of a gang that diverted containers valued at R$ 5 million at the Port of Santos, SP
Two men were arrested in Santos, Brazil, for allegedly diverting four containers worth R$ 5 million intended for the Port of Santos.
Scientists tested food packaging. One type performed really poorly in research
A new analysis indicates that heating plastic food containers can significantly increase the release of microplastics and chemicals into food.
Demand Weakens Scientifically
A new study by American physicists explores the time it takes for liquids to drain from containers, showing that viscosity significantly impacts this process.
Hiding in containers – as Iran's rockets rain down
Residents in Israel are resorting to makeshift shelters as tensions with Iran escalate, with contrasts in experiences between those in Tel Aviv and Bedouins in the south of the country.
Debris and plastics in glass containers. Glassworks return waste to Opava by trucks
Czech glassworks are returning waste materials, including debris and plastics, to the city of Opava through truck shipments, raising concerns about waste management practices.
Hundreds of thousands of containers are parked at sea. The crisis in Iran hinders shipping
The article discusses how the ongoing crisis in Iran is causing significant delays in shipping due to a backlog of containers parked at sea.
Vyškov is plagued by phantom waste attackers, robbing containers for textiles and electronics
The town of Vyškov is facing issues with unidentified individuals stealing from textile and electronics containers.
1,000 containers stuck at Dubai port, rotting fruits and vegetables
The India-Iran conflict impacts agricultural exports as 800-1,000 containers of fruits and vegetables from Maharashtra are stuck at Dubai's Jebel Ali Port.
Bananas, Grapes, Pomegranates, and Vegetables... 1000 Containers Rotting in Dubai, Huge Loss for India!
Owing to conflicts in the Middle East, Maharashtra's farmers and exporters face significant financial losses with 800 to 1000 containers stranded at Dubai's Jebel Ali port since February 28.
Maersk cuts off the Middle East from containers
Danish shipping and logistics giant Maersk has suspended bookings for countries in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing war in Iran.
Plzeň is canceling textile containers. Hopefully, the clothing won't end up in trash bins, charity hopes
Plzeň is removing textile collection containers, raising concerns about where donated clothing will go, with charities hoping they won’t end up in landfills.
Biedronka Employees Couldn't Believe It. A Highlander 'Earned' a Record Amount on Bottle Deposits
A new bottle deposit system in Poland has led to record refunds, with one individual earning 367.50 PLN by returning 735 containers at a Biedronka store.
Twelve containers of domestic dolomite are sent from Estonia for the finishing of the Canada Estonian Center
Estonia is sending twelve containers of dolomite plates to Toronto for the finishing of the International Estonian Centre, following a contract signed with the builders in early March.
Competing Stores Surprise - Joint Experiment
Two of Finland's largest grocery chains, Kesko and S-Group, are starting a joint trial of reusable food containers to reduce waste from takeout packaging.
Ecoservice Will Continue to Manage Waste Collection in Šiauliai
Ecoservice has secured a four-year contract to manage waste collection in Šiauliai, which includes organizing waste collection, maintaining containers, and collaborating with residents and city institutions.
NEW REPORT ⟩ Why You Should Always Remove Ready-Made Food from Plastic Containers Before Heating
A recent Greenpeace International report warns that the common habit of heating ready-made meals in plastic containers can pose serious health risks due to toxic chemicals.
Throw these dishes away immediately
A recent analysis by Greenpeace reveals that ready-to-eat meals packaged in plastic containers can release significant amounts of microplastics and harmful chemicals into food.
Attack on port infrastructure in Odesa
Russia attacked port infrastructure in Odesa, Ukraine, leading to fires and damage to equipment, warehouses, and food containers.
Collision of trucks on the highway, massive fire; Video
A severe road accident in Dumka, Jharkhand, involved a collision between two containers and a truck, leading to a massive fire.
Fire after collision of two containers, tall flames rise in the middle of the road; Video
A severe road accident in Dumka, Jharkhand, involving two containers and a heavy vehicle led to a massive fire after the collision.
NAFDAC has powers to ban sachet alcohol – Health ministry
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health asserts that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has the legal authority to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in small containers.
Seven containers to Ukraine: Connections from Hrútafjörður among those that get a new life
Iceland is sending seven containers to Ukraine, which includes connections from the Hrútafjörður area, contributing to Ukraine's recovery efforts.
Seven containers from Iceland on the way to Ukraine
Iceland is sending seven containers of equipment and spare parts to Ukraine to aid in the reconstruction of its energy infrastructure.
Greenpeace: SOS for health from microplastics and toxic substances in ready meals
Greenpeace's latest research reveals that heating ready meals in plastic containers can release harmful microplastics and toxic chemicals into food.
Kesko and S Group: Surprising Collaboration
Kesko and S Group are initiating a pilot project in Finland to test reusable take-away containers as part of their cooperation efforts.
Refugee Accommodations: Provisions Do Not Solve Problems
The debate over temporary housing containers for refugees in Gröbenzell highlights the ongoing issues in providing adequate accommodations despite a decrease in asylum seekers.
Accommodation for Refugees: District Office Pays Luxury Rent for Demolition Houses and Containers
The Fürstenfeldbruck District Office is being criticized for paying high rents for refugee accommodations, raising concerns about transparency and financial management.
Drug addicts in Prague could receive emergency assistance in residential containers, proposed President Pavel
Czech President Pavel proposed providing emergency assistance for drug addicts in Prague using residential containers.