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🇧🇷 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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