Fukushima to Publicly Shame Trash Violators
Starting March 2024, Fukushima City, Japan will publicly name residents and businesses with improperly sorted or oversized trash bags, escalating from prior methods of warning stickers, in response to over 9,000 violations last year and the national goal of enhanced waste management.
Fukushima to Publicly Shame Trash Violators
Starting March 2024, Fukushima City, Japan will publicly name residents and businesses with improperly sorted or oversized trash bags, escalating from prior methods of warning stickers, in response to over 9,000 violations last year and the national goal of enhanced waste management.
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40% Bias Score
Big Puff" Vapes Threaten UK's Efforts to Curb E-Waste
The UK is facing a rapid increase in the use of "big puff" vapes, which contain up to 6,000 puffs, are significantly cheaper than standard vapes and are especially popular among teenagers, despite an upcoming ban on disposable vapes. This, coupled with insufficient recycling infrastructure, raises m...
Big Puff" Vapes Threaten UK's Efforts to Curb E-Waste
The UK is facing a rapid increase in the use of "big puff" vapes, which contain up to 6,000 puffs, are significantly cheaper than standard vapes and are especially popular among teenagers, despite an upcoming ban on disposable vapes. This, coupled with insufficient recycling infrastructure, raises m...
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44% Bias Score
NJ Seeks Strongest-in-Nation Plastic Packaging Reduction
New Jersey is considering a bill requiring all packaging materials to be recyclable or compostable by 2034, imposing fees on manufacturers for a \$120 million recycling fund, aiming to drastically reduce plastic waste and landfill burden, while facing business opposition and debates on advanced recy...
NJ Seeks Strongest-in-Nation Plastic Packaging Reduction
New Jersey is considering a bill requiring all packaging materials to be recyclable or compostable by 2034, imposing fees on manufacturers for a \$120 million recycling fund, aiming to drastically reduce plastic waste and landfill burden, while facing business opposition and debates on advanced recy...
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44% Bias Score
Gambia Launches Ambitious Plan to Tackle Plastic Pollution
The Gambia launched a National Action Plan to reduce plastic waste by 86% in 10 years, addressing infrastructure, enforcement, and public awareness; however, concerns remain about funding and the impact on informal waste pickers.
Gambia Launches Ambitious Plan to Tackle Plastic Pollution
The Gambia launched a National Action Plan to reduce plastic waste by 86% in 10 years, addressing infrastructure, enforcement, and public awareness; however, concerns remain about funding and the impact on informal waste pickers.
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20% Bias Score
Christmas Decoration Swap Meet Promotes Sustainability
A German city hosts a Christmas decoration swap meet to promote sustainability and reduce waste.
Christmas Decoration Swap Meet Promotes Sustainability
A German city hosts a Christmas decoration swap meet to promote sustainability and reduce waste.
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16% Bias Score
AI-Powered Plastic Recycling
Researchers in Germany are using AI to improve plastic recycling by accurately sorting different types of plastic for efficient reuse.
AI-Powered Plastic Recycling
Researchers in Germany are using AI to improve plastic recycling by accurately sorting different types of plastic for efficient reuse.
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U.S. Plastic Production: A Leading Contributor to Global Pollution
The U.S. leads the world in plastic production, generating 42 million metric tons in 2016, contributing to global plastic pollution and the increasing problem of microplastics, calling for a significant reduction in single-use plastics.
U.S. Plastic Production: A Leading Contributor to Global Pollution
The U.S. leads the world in plastic production, generating 42 million metric tons in 2016, contributing to global plastic pollution and the increasing problem of microplastics, calling for a significant reduction in single-use plastics.
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36% Bias Score
UK Vape Waste Crisis: Millions of Discarded Devices Create Environmental Nightmare
The UK discards 13 vapes per second, creating an environmental crisis due to improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries and valuable materials; a ban on single-use vapes is coming in June 2025, but larger vapes are rising in popularity and also present a problem.
UK Vape Waste Crisis: Millions of Discarded Devices Create Environmental Nightmare
The UK discards 13 vapes per second, creating an environmental crisis due to improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries and valuable materials; a ban on single-use vapes is coming in June 2025, but larger vapes are rising in popularity and also present a problem.
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40% Bias Score
Steel's Climate Conundrum: Decarbonizing a Crucial Industry
The steel industry, responsible for 7-9% of global greenhouse gas emissions, faces increasing pressure to decarbonize amid rising demand. Technological solutions include green hydrogen-based production and carbon capture and storage, but both require significant investments and policy support. Incre...
Steel's Climate Conundrum: Decarbonizing a Crucial Industry
The steel industry, responsible for 7-9% of global greenhouse gas emissions, faces increasing pressure to decarbonize amid rising demand. Technological solutions include green hydrogen-based production and carbon capture and storage, but both require significant investments and policy support. Incre...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Garbage Collection Costs Vary Widely, New Law to Impact Costs
An OCU report reveals that the annual cost of garbage collection in Spain varies widely, from €27.60 in Soria to €202.05 in San Sebastián, with an average of €84.64. This disparity is expected to change with the implementation of a new waste law in April 2025.
Spanish Garbage Collection Costs Vary Widely, New Law to Impact Costs
An OCU report reveals that the annual cost of garbage collection in Spain varies widely, from €27.60 in Soria to €202.05 in San Sebastián, with an average of €84.64. This disparity is expected to change with the implementation of a new waste law in April 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Hyundai's Ocean Cleanup Initiative in Greece
Hyundai and Healthy Seas successfully removed over 170 tons of marine litter from Greek waters, highlighting their commitment to sustainability and circular economy practices.
Hyundai's Ocean Cleanup Initiative in Greece
Hyundai and Healthy Seas successfully removed over 170 tons of marine litter from Greek waters, highlighting their commitment to sustainability and circular economy practices.
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EU Recycling Rate Inches Up, but Challenges Remain
A Eurostat report reveals a slow increase in recycled materials used in the EU economy, with challenges from increased imports and France lagging behind.
EU Recycling Rate Inches Up, but Challenges Remain
A Eurostat report reveals a slow increase in recycled materials used in the EU economy, with challenges from increased imports and France lagging behind.
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