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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sustainability Drive-Thru starts this Thursday for recyclable disposal in Campo Grande

The 17th edition of the Sustainability Drive-Thru begins on Thursday, September 19, and runs until Saturday, September 21, in Campo Grande, focusing on the correct disposal of recyclable materials.

Mar 18 • 14:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 3,000 tons of recyclable material recovered in five cities of Ecuador

A total of 3,074.17 tons of recyclable materials were recovered in five cities of Ecuador as part of the Juntos Reciclamos Más initiative, supported by Fundación Recicla LATAM and major corporations.

Mar 9 • 16:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: fire destroys recyclable materials that would fund a young tennis player's trip in the interior of SP

A fire in São Carlos, Brazil, destroyed recyclable materials that a family had been collecting to finance their daughter's tennis competition trip.

Mar 5 • 23:15 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Sentenced for Stealing Cans from ÍBV

Two men have been sentenced for stealing a significant amount of recyclable cans from collection bins belonging to the ÍBV sports club in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.

Mar 4 • 08:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Between a Cart and the KOSPI [Jo Hyung-geun's Low Voice]

The article reflects on the struggles of an elderly woman collecting recyclable materials in a cart, highlighting the societal perceptions of poverty and the hardships faced by the elderly in contemporary South Korea.

Mar 3 • 08:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck overturns and blocks access ramp of João Leme dos Santos Highway in Votorantim

A truck carrying recyclable materials overturned, blocking an access ramp on the João Leme dos Santos Highway in Votorantim, São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 14:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Selective collection campaign receives recyclable materials in the Civic Center until February 27

A recycling collection campaign is taking place at the Civic Center in Boa Vista, Brazil, accepting various recyclable materials from February 23 to 27.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire hits recycling company and destroys nearly 6 tons of materials in Lucélia

A fire at a recycling company in Lucélia, Brazil, destroyed approximately 6 tons of recyclable materials, although no injuries were reported.

Feb 18 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire consumes cooperative warehouse with recyclable materials in the interior of SP

A fire destroyed a cooperative warehouse in Ilha Solteira, São Paulo, designated for storing recyclable materials, but no injuries were reported.

Feb 16 • 19:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Binman shares reason your recycling isn't being taken away – it's not his fault

A refuse collector explains that improper sorting of recyclable materials is often the reason why homeowners find their recycling bins not emptied.

Feb 10 • 13:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Cemex bets on startup that converts waste into clean energy

Cemex Ventures has announced an investment in Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions (WtEnergy), a startup focused on converting non-recyclable solid waste and biomass into clean energy.

Feb 10 • 03:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Out of revenge, man sets fire to rival's car, discovers he confused vehicles and ends up arrested

A 20-year-old recyclable collector was arrested after mistakenly setting fire to the wrong car in Presidente Prudente, with a 16-year-old accomplice still at large.

Feb 6 • 14:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Aldi's innovative new wine bottle design leaves shoppers divided over 1 issue

Aldi's new slimline recyclable wine bottles have sparked a debate among shoppers and received commentary from wine expert Candace Strickland.

Feb 5 • 16:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After accident with collector in Tupã, Environment Secretary reinforces the importance of proper disposal; check it out

A recyclable collector was injured in Tupã, SP, due to improper disposal of glass, prompting the Environment Secretary to emphasize the need for safe packaging of sharp materials.

Feb 4 • 23:56 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Here are the world's best at waste: 'We dare to say that'

Tekniska Verken inaugurates Northern Europe's most advanced residual waste sorting facility in Gärstad, Linköping, which can automatically sort five recyclable materials from household waste.

Feb 4 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environment Secretary emphasizes the need for proper waste disposal

A recyclable material collector suffered a severe leg injury from improperly discarded glass shards in Tupã, highlighting the dangers faced by waste collectors.

Feb 3 • 21:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Binman warns recycling 'won't be collected' if 1 piece of packaging is spotted inside

A binman has cautioned that recycling may not be collected if any incorrect packaging is found mixed in with recyclable materials.

Jan 16 • 08:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Tari, revolution underway: here’s what changes with the introduction of the waste fee

Italy is set for a pivotal change in 2026 as more municipalities adopt the Pay-as-You-Throw waste fee system, which charges residents based on the amount of non-recyclable waste they produce.

Jan 5 • 13:28 UTC

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