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The world’s mountains of discarded flat-screen TVs, mobile phones and other electronic goods grew to record highs last year, according to an annual report backed by the United Nations. Link:

If you have a garden, then you know how handy a compost bin can be. But not every gardener has a compost bin. They either have a little pile at the back of the yardmaybe even send all their compostable materials right out with the weekly trash. Link to full …

Simple Grow have launched a range of new worm castings, the 100 natural and odorless soil improver. Worm castings provide a rich source of plant nutrients while promoting soil aeration. Link to full article

The world’s mountains of discarded flat-screen TVs, mobile phones and other electronic goods grew to record highs last year, according to an annual report backed by the United Nations. Link to full article

LONDON (ICIS)As part of their €750bn coronavirus pandemic recovery package, EU leaders agreed on a new EU tax on plastic packaging wastes. Link to full article

Zero waste shops have become more popular, but what is the financial cost of environmentally friendly shopping? Lily Canter finds out. Link to full article

Blockchain technology will support Waste Aid’s mission to share low-cost waste management expertise to communities that need it most around the world, in the charity’s new partnership with Edinburgh-based cryptocurrency exchange platform Zumo. Link to full article

“Once you subscribe with us, we own your waste. Right from the collection, segregation, recycling, and composting, our staff takes care of everything.” Link to full article

Of the 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste that is generated in India annually, 31 million tonnes of waste is collected and disposed in its dumpsites, alternately also referred to as landfills, however, these landfills are not made according to stipulated sanitary standards. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and …

Early results also indicate vaccine is safe, raising hopes it could help end pandemic Link: