Notícias

Ni de arroz ni de papel: por qué prohibir las bolsas de plástico no acabará con el problema

Estudios y expertos alertan de que la mera sustitución de las bolsas de plástico por otros materiales tiene impactos negativos y abogan por cambios más profundos

Link:

https://www.elconfidencial.com/tecnologia/2019-07-26/prohibir-bolsas-plastico-problema-medioambiental_2147291/

Compostable ‘bioplastics’ make inroads with consumers

Looking for an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics — especially single-use items like bags, straws and picnic tableware — many supermarkets and vendors are offering an array of compostable alternatives made from plant fibersstarches.

Link:

https://www.cjonline.com/entertainmentlife/20190726/compostable-bioplastics-make-inroads-with-consumers

Councils urge residents to think of alternatives amid recycling collapse

Victorians are being urged to keep up their recycling efforts despite the collapse of kerbside collections for dozens of councils around the state.

Link:

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/councils-urge-residents-to-think-of-alternatives-amid-recycling-collapse-20190727-p52bcv.html

Mares Circulares: un proyecto para eliminar toneladas de residuos

La iniciativa de Coca-Cola en España, que se enmarca en su transición hacia la economía circular, cuenta con el apoyo de 170 organizaciones, alcanza los 15 puertos pesqueros y persigue la preservación de 20 hábitats y reservas marinas

Link:

https://www.larazon.es/sociedad/medio-ambiente/mares-circulares-un-proyecto-para-eliminar-toneladas-de-residuos-GD24367346

The recycling crisis doesn‘t mean your rubbish needs to go to landfill. Here‘s how you can help

So, if you‘re worried it might end up in landfill, what are the alternatives to putting your recycling in the yellow-lid bins?

Link:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-27/other-ways-to-dispose-of-recycling-besides-putting-it-in-bin/11350488