The European Union is likely to suffer severe shortfalls in lithium, rare earths and other metals needed to cut carbon emissions, but recycling could help plug the gap from 2040, according to a study released on Monday. Link to full article
Mais »You Should Have Your Body Composted When You Die
If you talk the talk about sustainability, green burial practices can help you walk the walk—even when you‘re dead. Link to full article
Mais »Do you toss biodegradable plastic in the compost bin? Here‘s why it might not break down
Over one-fifth of all plastic produced worldwide is tossed into uncontrolled dumpsites, burned in open pitsleaked into the environment. In Australia, 1.1 million tonnes of plastic is placed in the market, yet just 16 (179,000 tonnes) is recovered. Link to full article
Mais »H&M says you can compost its new line of baby clothes
H&M is coming out with a new line of baby clothes that can be recycled in an unexpected way once they‘re worn out — composting. Link to full article
Mais »Opinion: New California composting law should be bolstered by standardized food labels
Food waste is a huge problem in the U.S. Link to full article
Mais »Home Composting and Recycling Are Getting the High-Tech Treatment
"This year, home composting and recycling are getting the high-tech treatment. Here‘s what you should know about Lasso Loop, Pela‘s Lomi, and more." Link to full article
Mais »New facility to expand transforming food waste into compost in Aussie capital
CANBERRA, April 3 (Xinhua) A large-scale organics recycling facility will be opened in Australia‘s capital city to strengthen its circular economy. Link to full article
Mais »How this ASX small cap beat the majors to win a global recycling award
Newly ASX-listed sustainable packaging and recycling company Close the Loop Group has beaten a pool of international competitors to win the top award at the global Packaging Innovation Awards. Link to full article
Mais »There’s good reason to worry about the health risks of plastics
Some findings suggest tiny plastic particles could disrupt immune and endocrine systems, damage organs, and cause other health problems Link to full article
Mais »How body composting is taking root in US‘ ‘green‘ burial trend
A woodpecker settled on a branch overhead as Cindy Armstrong stood near a grouping of trees, gazing at a patch of soil that contained bits of her son‘s composted remains. Link to full article
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