Attempted Fraud in Kansk Waste Disposal Contract
In Kansk, Russia, a contractor, OOO "Energiya Kansk", attempted to defraud the local government of 14.5 million rubles by falsely claiming to dispose of waste at designated landfills; instead, it dumped the waste on its property. Authorities discovered the fraud during an audit, preventing the loss ...
Attempted Fraud in Kansk Waste Disposal Contract
In Kansk, Russia, a contractor, OOO "Energiya Kansk", attempted to defraud the local government of 14.5 million rubles by falsely claiming to dispose of waste at designated landfills; instead, it dumped the waste on its property. Authorities discovered the fraud during an audit, preventing the loss ...
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48% Bias Score
Northern Ireland Assembly to Debate Disposable Nappy Recycling
A DUP MLA in Northern Ireland is proposing a plan to the assembly to improve the recycling of disposable nappies, addressing their significant contribution (4%) to residual waste and advocating for reusable alternatives to meet a 70% recycling target by 2030.
Northern Ireland Assembly to Debate Disposable Nappy Recycling
A DUP MLA in Northern Ireland is proposing a plan to the assembly to improve the recycling of disposable nappies, addressing their significant contribution (4%) to residual waste and advocating for reusable alternatives to meet a 70% recycling target by 2030.
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52% Bias Score
Belfast SSE Arena Adds £1 to First Drinks for Reusable Cups
The SSE Arena in Belfast will add a £1 non-refundable charge to the first drink purchased to cover costs associated with its new reusable cup scheme, differing from other participating venues, and sparking debate among patrons.
Belfast SSE Arena Adds £1 to First Drinks for Reusable Cups
The SSE Arena in Belfast will add a £1 non-refundable charge to the first drink purchased to cover costs associated with its new reusable cup scheme, differing from other participating venues, and sparking debate among patrons.
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48% Bias Score
Munich: Refugee Journalist, Recycling Crisis, and Environmental Concerns
A Somali refugee journalist joins the SZ, Munich faces challenges with reusable packaging and Altglas recycling, and declining bird populations raise environmental concerns, while a tight election race awaits in the west of Munich.
Munich: Refugee Journalist, Recycling Crisis, and Environmental Concerns
A Somali refugee journalist joins the SZ, Munich faces challenges with reusable packaging and Altglas recycling, and declining bird populations raise environmental concerns, while a tight election race awaits in the west of Munich.
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28% Bias Score
Spanish Municipality Defies National Garbage Tax
The mayor of Leganés, Miguel Ángel Recuenco, announced the city will not collect a new national garbage tax, defying the central government's mandate due to legal ambiguities and excessive estimated costs of \$150-200 per household.
Spanish Municipality Defies National Garbage Tax
The mayor of Leganés, Miguel Ángel Recuenco, announced the city will not collect a new national garbage tax, defying the central government's mandate due to legal ambiguities and excessive estimated costs of \$150-200 per household.
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48% Bias Score
Madrid Plans 2035 Closure of Las Lomas Incinerator, Contingent on EU Waste Reduction Goals
The Madrid city council plans to close the Las Lomas incinerator by 2035, contingent upon reducing landfill waste from 40% to 10%, aligning with EU regulations; failure to meet this target may delay closure.
Madrid Plans 2035 Closure of Las Lomas Incinerator, Contingent on EU Waste Reduction Goals
The Madrid city council plans to close the Las Lomas incinerator by 2035, contingent upon reducing landfill waste from 40% to 10%, aligning with EU regulations; failure to meet this target may delay closure.
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40% Bias Score
Murmansk Forum Tackles Russian Ecological Challenges
The regional stage of the All-Russian Municipal Forum in Murmansk, held January 24th, focused on "Ecomunicipality", bringing together nearly 1000 participants to discuss ecological challenges, including landfill cleanup, tire disposal, and wildfire prevention, resulting in initiatives like assigning...
Murmansk Forum Tackles Russian Ecological Challenges
The regional stage of the All-Russian Municipal Forum in Murmansk, held January 24th, focused on "Ecomunicipality", bringing together nearly 1000 participants to discuss ecological challenges, including landfill cleanup, tire disposal, and wildfire prevention, resulting in initiatives like assigning...
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32% Bias Score
German Court Upholds Tübingen's Single-Use Packaging Tax
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's tax on single-use food packaging and cutlery, rejecting a McDonald's franchisee's challenge; the decision validates the city's efforts to reduce waste and may influence other German municipalities considering similar taxes.
German Court Upholds Tübingen's Single-Use Packaging Tax
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's tax on single-use food packaging and cutlery, rejecting a McDonald's franchisee's challenge; the decision validates the city's efforts to reduce waste and may influence other German municipalities considering similar taxes.
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48% Bias Score
EU Demands Repayment for Unused €35 Million Grammatiko Landfill
The €35 million Grammatiko landfill in Attica, Greece, completed in 2019, remains unused, resulting in the EU demanding the return of its €11 million contribution; recent theft highlights security concerns.
EU Demands Repayment for Unused €35 Million Grammatiko Landfill
The €35 million Grammatiko landfill in Attica, Greece, completed in 2019, remains unused, resulting in the EU demanding the return of its €11 million contribution; recent theft highlights security concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Bin Lorry Firm Accused of Profiting from Worker's Death
Following the death of a bin lorry worker, David Carpenter, in January 2023, an inquest ruled his death was "foreseeable." Terberg, the manufacturer, was ordered to upgrade thousands of vehicles but is now accused of charging councils for the update, replacing identical parts before installation, wh...
Bin Lorry Firm Accused of Profiting from Worker's Death
Following the death of a bin lorry worker, David Carpenter, in January 2023, an inquest ruled his death was "foreseeable." Terberg, the manufacturer, was ordered to upgrade thousands of vehicles but is now accused of charging councils for the update, replacing identical parts before installation, wh...
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56% Bias Score
Italy Delays Deposit Return System for Beverage Containers: Economic and Environmental Costs
Italy's delayed implementation of the Deposit Return System (DRS) for single-use beverage containers, despite its adoption by 50 countries since January 2025, results in an annual loss of approximately 7 billion containers escaping proper recycling, incurring economic and environmental costs; succes...
Italy Delays Deposit Return System for Beverage Containers: Economic and Environmental Costs
Italy's delayed implementation of the Deposit Return System (DRS) for single-use beverage containers, despite its adoption by 50 countries since January 2025, results in an annual loss of approximately 7 billion containers escaping proper recycling, incurring economic and environmental costs; succes...
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48% Bias Score
England's Waste Incineration: High Costs and New Recycling Plans
England now incinerates half its waste at high cost to councils; Defra's new "simpler recycling" schemes, starting March 2025, aim to improve collection systems, but a 65% recycling target by 2035 won't eliminate incineration.
England's Waste Incineration: High Costs and New Recycling Plans
England now incinerates half its waste at high cost to councils; Defra's new "simpler recycling" schemes, starting March 2025, aim to improve collection systems, but a 65% recycling target by 2035 won't eliminate incineration.
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48% Bias Score