Significant Changes to Waste Sorting Regulations Expected in Riga Starting March Next Year
Starting March 1, 2027, Riga will implement mandatory sorting of paper, plastic, and metal waste, as well as separate collection of organic waste.
A recycling plastic factory is moving to a small village in Southern Ostrobothnia – attracting employees with unusual conditions
A new recycling plastic factory is set to open in Ilvesjoki, Southern Ostrobothnia, offering unique employment terms to attract skilled workers.
Incineration of plastic waste is not 'recycling': we must correct the false 'circular economy'
A report critiques South Korea's government strategy for reducing plastic waste, arguing it misrepresents recycling and prioritizes energy recovery over actual reduction and reuse.
Why Good Companies in Europe Become 'Disposable Tyrants' in Korea
Plastic waste in South Korea is increasing annually, with only a small portion being recycled, raising concerns over the country’s reliance on single-use plastics despite global trends favoring sustainability.
From fishing nets to furniture: how to transform ocean plastic into usable products
Environmentalists are tackling the hidden issue of abandoned fishing nets that create significant marine pollution, prompting innovative startups to recycle them into attractive consumer products.
Europe approves chemical recycling, but global debate exposes environmental limits of plastic
The European Union has approved chemical recycling as a method to increase the amount of recycled plastic in bottles, amid ongoing debates about its environmental impact and energy consumption.
Europe has voted: chemical recycling of plastic will indeed be considered as recycling
The European Union has approved the inclusion of chemical recycling in the mandatory recycled content for plastic bottles, marking a significant regulatory shift.
Making clothing recycling as easy as returning plastic bottles through AI automation
A new AI-powered collection machine for clothing recycling is being developed in Finland to simplify the process and help reduce textile waste across Europe.
Do you keep plastic delivery containers? We know how safe it is to use them again
The article discusses the safety and environmental implications of reusing plastic delivery containers amid growing concerns about microplastics and their potential health effects.
Powerful 92-year-old can and plastic collector in South Iceland
92-year-old Guðni Guðmundsson continues to collect single-use packaging, cans, and bottles along the roads in South Iceland, having gathered nearly 30 million in the past 20 years for his local sports club.
Plastic bottles could power your devices one day
Researchers have developed a method to transform discarded plastic bottles into high-performance energy storage devices, potentially addressing plastic waste and energy needs.