Professor Dr.-Ing. Rudi Karpf ete.a Ingenieurgesellschaft für Energie und Umweltengineering & Beratung mbH
The Tofu TragedyBenedict Wermter
How Plastic Waste is Burned in Indonesian Tofu Factories
Kanadevia Inova Kanadevia Inova to Build More Installations Enhancing Circularity in Denmark
Skanderborg-based Bigadan A/Sand Kanadevia Inova AG are extending their collaboration with the ongoing development of more biogas plants in Denmark.
Biosfera Gt The Las Vacas River Project by Biosfera Gt in Guatemala
An inspiring sustainability project tackling environmental and social problems.
Experts / Involved Parties
Dr. Mohamed Abdallah University of Sharjah
Mr. Joane Duque ASHCRETE TECHNOLOGIES
Dr. Draženko Bjelić University of Banja Luka
European Comission Commission's Action Plan to Secure a Competitive and Decarbonised Steel and Metals Industry in Europe
Today, the Commission takes action to maintain and expand European industrial capacities in the steel and metals sectors. The Action Plan on Steel and Metals is designed to strengthen the sector's competitiveness and safeguard the industry's future.
EEA What are the Impacts of PFAS Polymers on Our Health and The Environment?
The widespread use of PFAS polymers in everything from consumer products to green technologies can lead to contamination of water, air, soil, food and people. A European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment, published today, says that these chemicals can also contribute to global warming and ozone depletion.
Diana Butron L.A. Crews Removed Over 450 Tonnes of Lithium-Ion Batteries from Burn Zones
The months-long effort to remove these batteries is coming to an end this April.
European Environment Agency EU’s Energy Sector Leads the Way in Cuts to Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2023
The European Union’s energy sector led the way in reducing domestic EU net greenhouse gas emissions by 9% in 2023 compared to the year before according to the latest official EU data submitted by the European Environment Agency (EEA) to the United Nations.
Diana Butron Two New Laws Banning PFAS Signed by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
The new laws that ban PFAS in most products and classify firefighter foam as hazardous waste are part of a bill package.
ESWET Waste-to-Energy Reduces Methane Emissions, New EEA Report Says
If this finding is still under discussion in your country, read the EEA report summarized in attached press release
TWT in the Centre of Circular Economy – Roxyfuel for Energy-Saving CO₂ DeliveryRagnar Warnecke
The Roxyfuel-process uses the recirculation of flue gas with an addition of oxygen, so that the nitrogen in the flue gas gets substituted by CO2. With a concentration of about 85 Vol.-% of CO2 in the flue gas the compression and separation of CO2 gets very efficient especially considering about the later needed compression for transport.
European Environment Agency EU waste prevention checkup: more effective measures needed to tackle food waste
While prevention measures are gaining momentum, more effective efforts at national level are needed to tackle the huge problem of food waste according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report released today.
ESWET Waste-to-Energy Crucial to Clean Industrial Deal
WtE plays a crucial role in producing affordable, reliable energy, a core pillar of the Clean Industrial Deal.
Inclusive Recycling Foundation – E[co]work E[co]work Enabling Safe, Inclusive and Circular Solutions for E-Waste Management in India
E[co]work provides an attractive alternative for informal workers in the e-waste dismantling sector of Delhi. An innovative shared space for dismantling e-waste safely and in conformity to regulations opened its doors in 2023.
The World Bank Cleaner Air is Within Reach by 2040: New Report
Number of people breathing heavily polluted air can be cut in half with the right policies
UN Environment Programme Unsustainable fashion and textiles in focus for International Day of Zero Waste 2025
Ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, events in Nairobi, New York and across the world have shone a spotlight on waste in the fashion and textiles industry, highlighting the environmental and social challenges of overproduction and overconsumption caused by the sector’s linear business model.
European Environment Agency Consumption of clothing, footwear, other textiles in the EU reaches new record high
Europeans are buying and discarding more clothing, footwear and other textiles than ever before, which as a result, is putting more pressure on our climate and environment, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing released today.
WtERT Germany Management of Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Finland
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment may be discarded free of charge in more than 400 locations.
First Release, Environment, Electrical and Electronic WasteAgency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina
E-waste is a complex mixture of materials and components that can cause major environmental and health problems due to its hazardous content. In order to improve e-waste management and contribute to the circular economy and increase resource efficiency, it is necessary to improve the collection, treatment, and recycling of e-waste.
Curtin University Burning plastic for cooking and heating an emerging crisis, study finds
A new Curtin University-led paper published in Nature Cities has called for action to reduce the burning of plastics for heating and cooking, a common yet hazardous practice emerging in millions of households in developing nations due to a lack of traditional energy sources.
European Comission EU advancing on 2030 zero-pollution targets but stronger action is needed
Today, the Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) published the second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report, which provides an overview of the EU's work to meet the 2030 zero pollution targets. The Commission also published today its fourth Clean Air Outlook report.
GRS Batterien Service GRS Launches Pilot Project for the Return of Small and Micro Electrical Appliances Containing Lithium Batteries - The LiLA Collection System!
Incorrect disposal of small and micro electrical appliances with lithium batteries (Lithium Light Appliances - LiLA) represents an increased safety risk. GRS is testing separate return of these devices at public waste disposal sites and in retail using the LiLA bin.
ISBN 978-3-911006-86-6 Thomé-Kozmiensky Verlag GmbH Abstracts From the BKAWE'25
Abstracts From the BKAWE'25” are from Volume 2 of the series ‘Waste Management and Energy’ from TK Verlag
Diana Butron Cologne Plans to Introduce a Packaging Tax
In Cologne, 180,000 disposable cups are thrown away every day. The coming packaging tax aims to reduce littering in the city.
UNEP New Coalition Aims to Put Artificial Intelligence on a More Sustainable Path
The Coalition will encourage AI initiatives for the planet, including its role in decarbonizing economies, reducing pollution, preserving biodiversity, protecting the oceans, and ensuring humanity operates within planetary boundaries.
European Comission Commission Welcomes Provisional Agreement to Enhance the Circularity of Textiles and Reduce Food Waste
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on the targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive.
RREUSE European Social and Circular Enterprises Demand Urgent EU Action to Address Textile Waste Crisis
This Thursday morning, RREUSE, Ressources, Emmaüs Europe, and TESS GEIE staged a powerful demonstration in front of the European Parliament, calling attention to the severe crisis threatening the textile reuse and recycling sector. Without immediate EU intervention, the industry faces collapse.
Empa South Africa Improves E-Waste Management With Support From Empa
In summer 2024, the South African government published a strategy paper on the management of e-waste, which was developed in collaboration with Empa. This is the first time the country has issued standardized guidelines for the proper and safe handling of e-waste. The collaboration is part of a program funded by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).