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Recycling – An essential measure for the circular economy

Plastic waste desecrating beaches and riversoozing out of the ruptured belly of a dead fish – these disturbing images seem to be ubiquitous. Consequently, the image of plastics has never been as negative as it is today, and discussions regarding the use of plastics have rarely been so emotionally charged.

Link:

https://packagingeurope.com/recycling-an-essential-measure-for-the-circular-economy/

Buenos Aires reducirá impuestos a quienes composten sus residuos

Los residuos generados en las ciudades han aumentado de manera progresiva e indiscriminada en los últimos años. Estas tendencias lo convierten en un problema ambiental que debe ser discutido de primera mano en la agenda política.

Link:

https://inti.tv/buenos-aires-reducira-impuestos-a-quienes-composten-sus-residuos/

Higher Recycling Costs Have Left Many Cities And Towns Searching For Solutions

It‘s been more than a year since China banned the import of some recyclable materials like mixed paper and plastics. That‘s affected recycling all over the world, including the U.S. Lower demand has led to lower prices, while processing costs remain the same.

Link:

https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2019/04/15/high-recycling-costs-china-ban

Litter-free city: The quest for a model solid waste management program

In recent years, new technologies and initiatives have attempted to address one of humanity’s worst contributions to this planet: trash.

Link:

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/litter-free-city-the-quest-for-a-model-solid-waste-managementprogram/article26798820.ece

India‘s stinking scandal: a ‘Mount Everest‘ of filth

Google Maps calls it the Mountain of Garbage. Locals call it Mount Everest. And when you enter the Delhi suburb of Ghazipur you can see they are not joking. Towering above the fish market is a huge mountain of waste that sprawls across 70 acres and is growing every day.

Link:

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1111118/india-pollution-mountain-of-garbage-delhi-dump