According to a study by the Boston Consulting Group and the "Cradle to Cradle" initiative, there are unused raw material values of over 65 billion euros in discarded household appliances and consumer electronics in the EU, while 1.6 million tons of critical raw materials are used in new devices each year, and the recycling rate is only 43 percent. (translated)
Concrete land Netherlands struggles with implementing greener concrete, despite the ability to significantly reduce the CO2 emissions of the material and advancements in the sustainability of concrete production. (translated)
A good example of how Germany can strengthen the economy with the energy transition. We are world champions in recycling. This gives us the raw materials we need for batteries for the energy transition. (translated)
The new European legislation on packaging and packaging waste, which has been officially implemented since October 4, 2023, places increased demands on manufacturers regarding the recyclability of packaging and new materials, raising concerns about bureaucratic costs and economic impacts on businesses in the industry. (translated)
Le recyclage des bouteilles en plastique c’est de ne pas les jeter n’importe où. Chaque bouteille collectée peut contribuer à une économie circulaire plus propre et plus durable. ♻️ Une bouteille plastique n’est pas forcément une fin de parcours. Si elle est correctement collectée et recyclée, elle peut retrouver une nouvelle vie. Changeons notre regard sur les déchets : ils peuvent aussi être une ressource. 🌍♻️ #Recyclage #recyclingplasticbottle #Gl #Recyclage #Economiedurable #Développementdurable
From today, stricter packaging rules apply in the EU, aimed at significantly reducing waste and ensuring that packaging is recyclable by 2030, with changes including a ban on certain types of packaging and the introduction of new limits for hazardous chemicals. (translated)
The new EU Packaging Regulation, which comes into force today, aims to reduce packaging waste and introduce more environmentally friendly, recyclable packaging by 2030, with measures such as limiting PFAS in food packaging and promoting reusable options in the catering industry being implemented as early as 2027. (translated)
Le recyclage commence par un geste simple : ne plus considérer le plastique comme un déchet sans valeur. Chaque bouteille collectée est un pas de plus vers des villes propres et un environnement durable. 💚#recyclage ♻️ ♻️ #Recyclingplasticbottletoday #glorialwamba #plasticbottle #Recyclage #Environnement #Durabilité
The large fire at the recycling company Van Leeuwen in Rotterdam-Charlois is under control, but there is still smoke and odor nuisance for local residents, while the fire brigade is busy with extinguishing and the obvious use of drones to map the hotspots. (translated)
A large fire is raging at a recycling company on Doklaan in Rotterdam-Charlois, causing the Maastunnel to be closed in both directions and nearby residents have been warned via NL-Alerts to close doors and windows due to smoke nuisance. (translated)
A large fire broke out in construction waste at a recycling company on Doklaan in Rotterdam-South on Friday evening, causing a lot of smoke to be released and nearby residents are being warned via a NL-Alert, while the Maastunnel is closed and traffic in the area is congested. (translated)
A large fire broke out on Friday evening at recycling company Van Leeuwen in Rotterdam-Charlois, resulting in significant smoke nuisance and the deployment of the fire department deep into the night, while the cause of the fire is still unknown. (translated)
A large fire broke out tonight at a recycling company in Rotterdam, leading to the closure of the Maastunnel and a NL-alert being sent to nearby residents to stay away from the smoke, while the fire department is busy extinguishing the flames. (translated)
Vienna has a growing number of battery fires in trash collection. Just recently an entire waste processing facility burned down. Anyone guesses why? People no longer caring to separate or people missing that some devices have batteries inside? #BatterySafety #RecyclingAwareness #WasteManagement #AT
In August 2026, numerous important changes will come into effect that affect consumers in Germany, including new rules for train travelers, a legal entitlement to all-day care for first graders, expanded rights for repairs, as well as measures to improve waste separation and recyclability through the new EU packaging regulation. (translated)
Om een grondstoffencrisis te voorkomen, pleiten de auteurs ervoor dat Europa overstapt op een circulair economisch systeem dat zich richt op verminderd grondstoffengebruik, beter ontwerp, en meer reparaties en hergebruik, in plaats van zich uitsluitend te concentreren op recycling en technologische innovaties. #CirculaireEconomie #Grondstoffencrisis #Duurzaamheid
Het artikel bespreekt hoe festivals, ondanks een verbod, nog steeds massaal plastic wegwerpbekers gebruiken als gevolg van een falend systeem waarin goedkoop nieuw plastic en het gebrek aan bindende maatregelen voor recycling de circulaire economie belemmeren. #CirculaireEconomie #PlasticAfval #Duurzaamheid
Der CEO von Plansee erläutert die Herausforderung durch steigende Wolframpreise und die Abhängigkeit von China, während das Unternehmen mittels Recyclingtechnologien die Wiederverwertung von Wolfram aus Schrott vorantreibt, um unabhängiger zu werden und die Nachhaltigkeit zu fördern. #Wolfram #Recycling #Plansee
85 % der Österreicher unterstützen das neue EU-Verbot, das die Vernichtung unverkaufter Kleidung untersagt, kritisieren jedoch Umweltminister Totschnig (ÖVP) wegen fehlender Umsetzung und Strafen, während Greenpeace die Regelung als bedeutenden Fortschritt bewertet, jedoch auf die Notwendigkeit einer effektiven Recyclingstruktur hinweist. #Textilrecycling #Umweltschutz #Kreislaufwirtschaft
