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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A young man created an experimental device that transforms plastic waste into gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene

Julian Brown, a young inventor from Atlanta, developed a device that converts plastic waste into fuel through a thermal decomposition process.

Feb 28 • 17:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

600 recyclers from Quito and Guayaquil will be trained through a program

A new training program in Ecuador aims to enhance the recycling capabilities of 600 recyclers in Quito and Guayaquil.

Feb 27 • 16:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG makes plastic waste management legally binding for producers

The Nigerian Federal Government has enacted mandatory plastic waste management regulations for producers, making them legally accountable for their products and waste.

Feb 26 • 23:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

He built houses with plastic bottles and reduced construction costs by 40%

Andreas Froese developed a technique in Honduras that uses PET bottles as building materials, significantly lowering construction costs.

Feb 25 • 17:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The elderly man in the boat kept picking up plastic... the video has shown people their reflection!

A viral video from Kerala shows an elderly man collecting plastic bottles and waste from the beautiful Alappuzha backwaters, highlighting the need for civic sense among tourists.

Feb 21 • 13:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

He created a device that transforms plastic waste into gasoline

Julian Brown, a young inventor from Atlanta, has developed a device that converts plastic waste into fuel through a thermal decomposition process.

Feb 20 • 17:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Lettuce will last 14 days without turning brown if stored with common kitchen item

A kitchen hack allows lettuce to stay fresh for up to 14 days by wrapping it in a towel after removing it from plastic.

Feb 19 • 10:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 • 05:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Stop Buying These 8 Things from the Market Today, You Will Save a Lot

The article advises readers on eight items they should stop purchasing to save money and reduce waste.

Feb 19 • 04:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Polish services thwarted illegal transport of 23 tons of waste. It comes from Germany

Polish authorities recently intercepted a truck attempting to illegally transport 23 tons of plastic waste from Germany to Poland.

Feb 18 • 11:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Eco Folia': community efforts collect 953 kg of plastic from the sea and sand on Ubatuba beach

An environmental initiative called 'Eco Folia' successfully removed nearly a ton of plastic waste from the ocean and sand at Ubatuba beach during the Carnival holiday.

Feb 17 • 22:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Taalintehtaan harbor has improved its practices, says the supervisor – Yle's MOT report revealed the harsh storage method of plastic waste

The Taalintehtaan harbor has taken corrective measures in its handling of plastic waste following a report that highlighted poor storage practices.

Feb 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Oil that Hit the Northeast in 2019 Reached Florida in Plastic Waste

Researchers discovered that oil that impacted the beaches of Northeast Brazil in 2019 traveled all the way to Florida carried by plastic waste.

Feb 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Living near the worst landfill: plastic particles in the soil, swarms of mosquitoes, and the odor that makes people close their windows

Residents near Slovakia's most notorious waste dump struggle with health risks and environmental concerns.

Feb 13 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Italian island has little-known law with £435 maximum fine for everyday item

Capri, an Italian island, imposes a £435 fine for carrying single-use plastic items, aiming to protect its environment from tourist-related waste.

Feb 12 • 11:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Plastic Bags in the Kitchen: When to Reuse Them and When to Discard Them?

The article discusses the practicality of using plastic bags in the kitchen, offering guidelines on when they can be reused safely to reduce waste.

Feb 11 • 11:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 • 06:55 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Côte d'Ivoire: the Zion Kingdom Festival highlights the 'Stop Plastic' initiative

The Zion Kingdom Festival in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, emphasizes environmental protection with its 'Stop Plastic' initiative, focusing on waste collection and awareness.

Feb 8 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Sad images of plastics, reeds, and foam in the Thermaic Gulf

The Thermaic Gulf in Thessaloniki is currently suffering from visible pollution, with plastics, reeds, and foam floating in the water, prompting concern from both residents and visitors.

Feb 7 • 11:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

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.

Feb 7 • 10:21 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Plastic, sofas, medical waste: Bosnia’s river nightmare returns

Bosnia and Herzegovina faces a severe waste crisis as thousands of cubic meters of rubbish, including plastic and medical waste, accumulate in the Drina River due to debris from illegal dumps in the region.

Feb 6 • 10:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Revolutionary technology developed: 'Our biobased foil can decompose in just a few days'

A Croatian duo has developed a biobased, biodegradable foil that can decompose in days, significantly reducing the environmental impact of plastic waste.

Feb 4 • 18:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

VIDEO: Zagrebians outraged by yellow bags: 'Every one ends up in the trash, they are unusable'

Residents of Zagreb express frustration over the poor quality of yellow plastic bags for waste separation, which tear easily and become unusable before they can even be filled.

Feb 4 • 12:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

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.

Feb 4 • 10:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Mystical plastic waste found on Kemiönsaari shore – aerial photos reveal damaged waste bales at nearby harbor

Residents have raised concerns about damaged waste bales stored at Taalintehta harbor, which may be leaking plastic debris into the environment.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Iceland confirms major change for home delivery customers

Iceland supermarket is set to eliminate plastic and paper bags from online orders as part of a major shake-up to its home delivery service to reduce waste.

Jan 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Mum's homemade laundry detergent requires 4 ingredients and no effort to make

A mother shares an easy recipe for homemade laundry detergent using just four common ingredients, aimed at saving money, reducing plastic waste, and being gentle on sensitive skin.

Jan 10 • 09:01 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Plastic Waste in the Ivory Coast: Money Stinks After All

The booming economy in the Ivory Coast is accompanied by increased plastic consumption, turning the lagoon near Abidjan into a dump, with no easy solutions in sight.

Jan 8 • 11:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

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.

Jan 7 • 18:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

DW: The plastic ban has brought almost no results

Three years after Germany banned lightweight plastic bags, plastic waste remains pervasive, prompting an investigation into how the EU and other regions are addressing the plastic problem and the continued availability of disposable products.

Jan 1 • 19:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

More than 90 locations in Croatia are suffocating in garbage: Illegal burial of medical and plastic waste in three cities

In 2025, illegal waste disposal, including hazardous types, became a critical issue in Croatia, prompting Uskok to investigate a case involving the illegal burial of thousands of cubic meters of medical and plastic waste imported from Italy and Slovenia in the cities of Varaždin, Gospić, and Benkovac.

Dec 27 • 11:11 UTC

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