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Global Plastic Crisis: EU Leads Efforts Amidst International Treaty Negotiations
Global plastic production reached over 400 million tons in 2021, with only 9% recycled, causing widespread microplastic pollution; the EU is implementing measures while negotiating a global treaty facing disagreements on upstream versus downstream approaches.
Global Plastic Crisis: EU Leads Efforts Amidst International Treaty Negotiations
Global plastic production reached over 400 million tons in 2021, with only 9% recycled, causing widespread microplastic pollution; the EU is implementing measures while negotiating a global treaty facing disagreements on upstream versus downstream approaches.
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36% Bias Score
Aluminium Cans Replace Plastic Packaging in New Sustainable System
Meadow, a start-up, is developing a recyclable aluminium can system for various products to replace plastic packaging; this system is backed by Ball Corporation and aims to capitalize on the higher recyclability rate of aluminium (81%) versus plastic (52%).
Aluminium Cans Replace Plastic Packaging in New Sustainable System
Meadow, a start-up, is developing a recyclable aluminium can system for various products to replace plastic packaging; this system is backed by Ball Corporation and aims to capitalize on the higher recyclability rate of aluminium (81%) versus plastic (52%).
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44% Bias Score
US Military Investment in Rare Earths and the Rise of E-Waste Recycling
Amid rising US-China tensions, the US Department of Defense's investment in MP Materials, the only US rare earth mining company, and the increasing focus on e-waste recycling signal efforts to secure rare earth supplies and reduce dependence on China.
US Military Investment in Rare Earths and the Rise of E-Waste Recycling
Amid rising US-China tensions, the US Department of Defense's investment in MP Materials, the only US rare earth mining company, and the increasing focus on e-waste recycling signal efforts to secure rare earth supplies and reduce dependence on China.
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36% Bias Score
SmartWaste Optimizes Waste Management in 600+ Spanish Municipalities
Ecoembes' SmartWaste platform uses real-time data from over 53,700 containers and 320 vehicles across 520 optimized routes in 600+ Spanish municipalities (3.2 million inhabitants) to improve waste collection efficiency, resulting in over 83 million kilos of waste collected and 31,600 plant entries.
SmartWaste Optimizes Waste Management in 600+ Spanish Municipalities
Ecoembes' SmartWaste platform uses real-time data from over 53,700 containers and 320 vehicles across 520 optimized routes in 600+ Spanish municipalities (3.2 million inhabitants) to improve waste collection efficiency, resulting in over 83 million kilos of waste collected and 31,600 plant entries.
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36% Bias Score
Louisiana Startup Recycles Glass, Combats Coastal Erosion
Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz founded Glass Half Full in Louisiana to address the state's lack of glass recycling by crushing glass into sand for coastal restoration, recycling over 10 million bottles and opening a facility processing 300,000 pounds of glass daily.
Louisiana Startup Recycles Glass, Combats Coastal Erosion
Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz founded Glass Half Full in Louisiana to address the state's lack of glass recycling by crushing glass into sand for coastal restoration, recycling over 10 million bottles and opening a facility processing 300,000 pounds of glass daily.
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32% Bias Score
Spain's Circular Economy Plan: 24% Recycling Goal by 2030
Spain aims to make 24% of packaging materials recyclable and circular by 2030, a goal discussed at a Madrid circular economy event that highlighted the need for technological advancements and a shift towards value-added production models to reduce environmental impact and material dependency.
Spain's Circular Economy Plan: 24% Recycling Goal by 2030
Spain aims to make 24% of packaging materials recyclable and circular by 2030, a goal discussed at a Madrid circular economy event that highlighted the need for technological advancements and a shift towards value-added production models to reduce environmental impact and material dependency.
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24% Bias Score
Portugal at Risk of EU Sanctions for Failing to Meet Recycling Targets
Portugal risks failing to meet European Union recycling targets for 2025 due to slow progress in recycling despite a record investment of €95 million, particularly concerning glass (-1%) and liquid food cardboard (-9%), with potential EU sanctions looming.
Portugal at Risk of EU Sanctions for Failing to Meet Recycling Targets
Portugal risks failing to meet European Union recycling targets for 2025 due to slow progress in recycling despite a record investment of €95 million, particularly concerning glass (-1%) and liquid food cardboard (-9%), with potential EU sanctions looming.
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48% Bias Score
China's Transformer Recycling Center Reduces Emissions, Creates Economic Value
State Grid's Chongqing recycling center, operational since August 2022, has dismantled 5,000 transformers and 4,840 tons of cables, reducing SF6 emissions by 21 tons and recovering valuable materials like steel wire and cable casing for repurposing, contributing to China's carbon neutrality goals.
China's Transformer Recycling Center Reduces Emissions, Creates Economic Value
State Grid's Chongqing recycling center, operational since August 2022, has dismantled 5,000 transformers and 4,840 tons of cables, reducing SF6 emissions by 21 tons and recovering valuable materials like steel wire and cable casing for repurposing, contributing to China's carbon neutrality goals.
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56% Bias Score
Wales Aligns with UK on Deposit Return Scheme, Excluding Initial Glass Refunds
Wales's deposit return scheme for drinks containers will launch on October 1, 2027, aligning with the UK, but initially excluding glass refunds, despite earlier plans to exclude the UK scheme; this follows industry concerns and a Welsh government U-turn.
Wales Aligns with UK on Deposit Return Scheme, Excluding Initial Glass Refunds
Wales's deposit return scheme for drinks containers will launch on October 1, 2027, aligning with the UK, but initially excluding glass refunds, despite earlier plans to exclude the UK scheme; this follows industry concerns and a Welsh government U-turn.
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44% Bias Score
Recycling Technologies Could Slash Construction's Climate Costs by 45%
A new study commissioned by the WWF shows that using ten readily available recycling technologies could reduce the cost of climate neutrality in the construction industry by up to 45 percent, decrease reliance on energy imports by up to 20 percent, and boost resilience to price fluctuations and supp...
Recycling Technologies Could Slash Construction's Climate Costs by 45%
A new study commissioned by the WWF shows that using ten readily available recycling technologies could reduce the cost of climate neutrality in the construction industry by up to 45 percent, decrease reliance on energy imports by up to 20 percent, and boost resilience to price fluctuations and supp...
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32% Bias Score
Birmingham Bin Strike Enters Sixth Month Without Resolution
A six-month-long bin strike in Birmingham, UK, continues with no resolution in sight, leaving residents with overflowing bins and impacting the city's already low recycling rate of 22.9% (excluding Liverpool).
Birmingham Bin Strike Enters Sixth Month Without Resolution
A six-month-long bin strike in Birmingham, UK, continues with no resolution in sight, leaving residents with overflowing bins and impacting the city's already low recycling rate of 22.9% (excluding Liverpool).
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60% Bias Score
Chile's Plastic Consumption Rises Amidst Recycling Growth and Manufacturing Challenges
Chile's plastic consumption reached 1,238,000 tons in 2024, a 7% increase, fueled by mining and agriculture, while recycled PET imports jumped 64% due to new recycling plants and regulations, yet the manufacturing sector faced job losses and decreased exports due to rising costs and regulations.
Chile's Plastic Consumption Rises Amidst Recycling Growth and Manufacturing Challenges
Chile's plastic consumption reached 1,238,000 tons in 2024, a 7% increase, fueled by mining and agriculture, while recycled PET imports jumped 64% due to new recycling plants and regulations, yet the manufacturing sector faced job losses and decreased exports due to rising costs and regulations.
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36% Bias Score
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