Gardeners urged not to throw away common household item as it has 'lovely' use outside
A gardening expert encourages households to repurpose tin cans into planters instead of disposing of them.
Energy recovery from waste is an environmental solution, not a setback
The article discusses the importance of waste-to-energy (WtE) technology in addressing the waste management crisis in Brazil, emphasizing its role as a complementary solution to recycling.
Used tea bags: why you shouldn't throw them away and how to reuse them at home
The article discusses the benefits of reusing used tea bags instead of discarding them, highlighting their various applications in daily life.
Don't throw away old thermoses: practical ideas to reuse them in the garden
Old thermoses can be creatively reused in gardens, serving as unique pots and reducing waste.
Ostrava is managing to throw away 40 percent less waste
Ostrava has succeeded in reducing its waste disposal by 40 percent.
Goodbye to Brick: The New Ecological Material That Allows Building a House in 5 Days
A Colombian company has developed a system to build houses quickly and sustainably using recycled plastic bricks.
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.
Here, garbage is currency! The story of thousands of hands finding their future in Garbage City
In Egypt's Garbage City, known as Manshiyat Nasser, a community thrives on recycling waste, transforming refuse into a livelihood for thousands.
Connecticut Dems demand IDs to recycle cans but reject GOP efforts to verify citizenship at polls
Connecticut Democrats have enacted a law requiring ID for can recycling while rejecting ID verification for voters, igniting a political debate on voter ID laws.
Chaos continues in the collection of used clothing. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel
The article discusses the current challenges in the collection and recycling of used clothing in Poland, alongside efforts by municipalities to improve textile waste management.
If you are about to throw away your expired plastic card, don’t do it: the best way to reuse a 'treasure' at home
Creative recycling of expired bank cards can enhance home organization elegantly and sustainably.
Having & Being: The Yellow of the Egg
The article highlights innovative egg cup designs, particularly those made from organic materials and waste by artists from Istanbul, which blend functionality with sustainability.
Two recycling centers are closed by the city hall amid a rat infestation in Serra Gaúcha; see VIDEO
The city of Bento Gonçalves has closed two recycling centers for 15 days due to a rodent infestation and is taking measures to control the situation.
What is the Triangle on Packaging Hiding and Why Is It Important for Everyone?
Environmental experts emphasize that the success of recycling depends more on household decisions than on technology or factories.
From Boeri to the TAR: recycling center closed quickly, another stop forever
A recycling center in Milan has been closed to make way for luxury apartments, leaving residents with nowhere to dispose of special and bulky waste after a court decision favored a five-star hotel that opposed the facility's proximity.
Bin man 'speechless' over common item people keep putting in recycling bins
A refuse collector criticized residents for putting used nappies in recycling bins, calling it a 'selfish' act as it complicates waste management.
The deposit system suffers from 'childhood diseases'. And the slogans of Przemysław Czarnek
Poland's new deposit return system has seen a significant increase in the collection of plastic bottles but also faces operational issues and political opposition from Przemysław Czarnek.
From Experiments to Practical Use – Students Create a Plastic Waste Recycling Device
Students in Latvia have designed and built a device to recycle plastic waste, turning it into new products like phone holders.
'No longer can you open the window': rats worry residents and recycling company shut for 15 days in RS; VIDEO
Residents of Bento Gonçalves, Brazil, are alarmed by a rat infestation that has led to the temporary closure of a recycling company and raised health concerns.
Hanging jam jar lids on the balcony: the DIY trick that more and more people are trying and its purpose
A growing number of people are using an inventive method of hanging jam jar lids on balconies to deter pigeons and other birds from nesting and dirtying their spaces.
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.
Every citizen throws away 565 kilograms of household waste
A report highlights that each Icelandic citizen contributes approximately 565 kilograms of waste annually.
In Koukaki, the expansion of the brown bin network for organic waste of the municipality of Athens
The municipality of Athens is gradually expanding the network of brown bins for organic waste to cover all municipal communities, starting with the first community that received free distribution of bins to residents in Koukaki.
ESA asks Norway to meet waste collection and recycling targets
The ESA has criticized Norway for failing to meet key waste collection and recycling targets, revealing a shortfall in the recycling of municipal waste.
H. Doukas: We continue at full speed, so that the brown bin reaches every neighborhood in Athens
The expansion of brown bins in Athens is progressing, with a recent distribution event taking place in the 1st Municipal Community.
VIDEO: Rat infestation scares residents of city in Serra Gaúcha; animals damaged sidewalk
Residents of Bento Gonçalves are alarmed by a rat infestation that has led to significant property damage and concerns for public health.
Two Dao employees fired after discovery of letters in pizza boxes at recycling center
Two employees of a distribution company were fired after hundreds of letters and packages were found improperly disposed of in recycling bins.
Bin rule changes that will affect all households in England this April
New recycling rules will be implemented across all households in England starting in April 2026, introducing a standardized waste collection system.
Thousands of volunteers will head out for clean-up, collecting tons of waste in the streets and in the forest
Thousands of volunteers in the Czech Republic are set to participate in the annual spring clean-up campaign, collecting tons of waste from urban areas and nature starting on March 20.
The Head of State announced laws regarding the compensation for war damages by Russia and waste management
President Alar Karis approved two laws concerning the establishment of an international commission for Ukraine's damage claims and the procurement of waste recycling and disposal services by local governments.
Plastic Waste: Europe is Squandering its Recycling Potential
The article discusses how Europe is failing to capitalize on its recycling potential due to high costs and a lack of investment.
Plastic Waste: Europe is Wasting its Recycling Potential
The article discusses Europe's underutilization of its recycling potential for plastic waste due to high costs, lack of investors, and insufficient prioritization of circular economy initiatives.
"Mother, please bring the PET bottle cap closed next time" "Oh, I didn't know"... Our neighborhood recycling guardian
Residents in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul are actively participating in a community recycling initiative that emphasizes proper recycling practices to enhance efficiency.
The Leader Changed - This is Where the Most Bottles are Returned
Finnish residents returned over 2.3 billion deposit bottles and cans last year, with South Savo surpassing Lapland to become the most active returning region.
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.
How neighbors began to compete in waste sorting with an app
Residents of a Stockholm housing association improved their plastic waste sorting through a competitive app, addressing environmental concerns and EU regulations.
Stop throwing away tin cans as they have clever use this spring
A woman shares a creative gardening hack using old tin cans to enhance outdoor spaces this spring.
Do you always do this with trash cans? All of Finland pays for it
Improper sorting of plastic consumer packaging in Finland leads to increased EU waste fees.
Transforming Waste into Planting Containers
The article discusses creative ways to repurpose waste materials as planting containers, promoting eco-friendly gardening practices.
Oil Company Neste Launches Liquefied Waste Plastic Processing Plant
Neste has opened a new facility for liquefying waste plastics at its Porvoo refinery, making it the largest of its kind in the world.
69-year-old woman dies after being hit by a car while with a recycling cart in MG
A 69-year-old woman was killed in Monte Carmelo, Brazil, after being struck by a vehicle while near her recycling cart.
New bin units aim to give bottle collectors a safer route to cash
New vertical bin units have been introduced in Melbourne to facilitate safer recycling for bottle collectors involved in the Container Deposit Scheme.
Recycling bins will stay clean and flies stay away if you place 1 household item inside of it
To prevent flies and maintain cleanliness, placing a specific household item in recycling bins is recommended as warmer weather approaches.
Green Hackers: Ecuadorian students create an environmental vision app
Green Hackers is an application developed by Ecuadorian school students to promote recycling and waste management while providing economic incentives for eco-friendly actions.
6 items to never put in recycling box as binman warns 'it won't be collected'
A binman warns that six common recycling mistakes may lead to items being left uncollected by waste management services.
Here are Linköping's new trash bins: 'Most are positive and impatient'
Linköping is replacing its trash bins to comply with new legislation, allowing residents to sort waste directly at home.
Binman urges UK to 'please stop' putting one item in bins and says 'use Primark'
A British bin collector advises the public to stop placing shredded paper in recycling bins due to the complications it causes for waste management.
Do you know where to put used baking paper? Most Finns act incorrectly
A survey reveals that most Finns incorrectly dispose of used baking paper in general waste, despite its compostable nature.
A key work tool caught fire at the metal scrap yard
A fire broke out at a metal recycling company in Lithuania, affecting a crucial piece of work equipment, a press, but there were no casualties reported.
Binman warns 3 common items shouldn't go in your recycling bin
A refuse collector from the UK highlights three common items that should not be placed in recycling bins to ensure effective recycling practices.