The European plastics recycling industry is closing production due to the current market developments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to trade body, Plastics Recyclers Europe. Link to full article
Mais »UK energy from waste capacity increased by 1.6Mt in 2019, new Tolvik report finds
Tolvik has published today (27 May) its annual UK Energy from Waste Statistics report which provides a comprehensive overview of data on the UK energy from waste (EfW) sector for 2019. Link to full article
Mais »Microplastic pollution in oceans vastly underestimated – study
Particles may outnumber zooplankton, which underpin marine life and regulate climate Link to full article
Mais »Plastics Recyclers Europe: European Plastics Recyclers Cease Production
The European plastics recycling industry is closing production due to the current market developments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to trade body, Plastics Recyclers Europe. Link to full article
Mais »New York coalition pushes back on 28M budget cuts to organics recycling
Mayor Bill de Blasio‘s administration is searching for savings due to the pandemic‘s financial effects, with funding for curbside collection, community composting and recycling outreach set to be cut. Link:
Mais »Your Guide On How to Make a Compost Bin
A compost bin is a smart way to put food scraps to good useand no, it won‘t smell up your apartment. Link:
Mais »Lockdowns trigger dramatic fall in global carbon emissions
Responses to coronavirus crisis cause sharpest in carbon output since records began Link:
Mais »The end of plastic? New plant-based bottles will degrade in a year
Carlsberg and Coca-Cola back pioneering project to make all-plant drinks bottles Link:
Mais »USDA project promoting composting, food waste reduction
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the availability of 900,000 for local governments to host a Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction pilot project this year. Link:
Mais »How to Start a No-Smell, No-Hassle Compost Box in Your Living Room
Now is a perfect time to compost your food scraps, and you can do it indoors! Link:
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