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.
A new wave of price increases rolls across Estonia
Estonia will see new waste management fees and price hikes affecting household waste disposal this summer, in addition to the ongoing requirement for packaging separation.
Households asked to stop storing blueberries and strawberries in supermarket containers
Households are advised against storing blueberries and strawberries in their supermarket packaging, as it leads to spoilage due to trapped moisture.
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.
What physicists haven't told you about wasting oil and milk in your kitchen
Physicists from Brown University have studied the principles behind why the last drops of oil and milk take a long time to exit their containers, revealing that the phenomenon is due to the thin liquid films that cling to the walls of the packaging.
Binman warns bins won't be collected if people make Easter egg 'error'
A waste collector urges the public to follow proper recycling protocols for Easter egg packaging to avoid missed bin collections.
The sector that wastes the most may have found a surprising shortcut: transforming plastic into houses, re-packaging rubble into urban facades, and 'growing' bricks shaped like mushrooms
The construction industry, one of the largest waste generators in the U.S., is exploring innovative ways to convert waste materials into sustainable building resources.
Severe penalties for bail scams
Poland's new deposit system, aimed at enhancing packaging recovery and reducing waste, is facing challenges including attempted frauds associated with its implementation.
The Reality of the 'Brussels Effect'... Are We Prepared for European Packaging Regulations?
In South Korea, plastic waste is increasing yearly, with a government plan to reduce it by 30% by 2030 amidst ongoing debates about regulations on single-use cups and delivery packaging.
Bin man shares important advice to anyone having Easter eggs this year
A refuse collector shares vital recycling tips for Easter egg packaging to ensure proper waste disposal during the holiday.
The sector that wastes the most discovers an incredible shortcut: transforming plastic into houses, re-packaging debris into urban facades, and cultivating bricks made with mushrooms
The construction industry is one of the largest waste producers in the U.S., but innovative solutions are emerging to transform construction waste into sustainable materials and housing.
Competing Stores Surprise - Joint Experiment
Two of Finland's largest grocery chains, Kesko and S-Group, are starting a joint trial of reusable food containers to reduce waste from takeout packaging.
Two people arrested in waste packaging fraud and money laundering probe
Two individuals have been arrested in Cornwall as part of an investigation into waste packaging fraud and money laundering.
Binman warns 'we won't collect your recycling if we find common takeaway item'
A TikTok by a binman warns that bins containing polystyrene—which is commonly used in takeaway packaging—will not be collected by waste services due to recycling complications.
Control of compliance with packaging and packaging waste management regulations
The article discusses the enforcement of regulations regarding the management of packaging and packaging waste in Poland.
Anyone in UK with a food bin issued 'contamination' warning - do not do this
A waste collection worker in the UK warns residents about a common mistake that is contaminating food bins, urging them to remove food from packaging before disposal.
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.
Flood of Single-Use Packaging Waste: Bavarian Municipalities Left with Costs
Bavarian municipalities are facing increased costs as they are prohibited from imposing taxes on disposable dishware and cutlery to combat fast food waste, a measure that has proven effective in Tübingen.
Fight Against the Flood of Waste: Cleanliness Has a Price
Cities and municipalities are spending up to 700 million euros annually on waste collection, with some implementing a controversial packaging tax, prompting a fundamental debate.
Role Model Tübingen: Freiburg Introduces Tax on Disposable Packaging
Freiburg is set to implement a tax on disposable packaging for food and drinks, following Tübingen's example, to reduce waste.