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După sărbătorile de iarnă, mii de brazi naturali ajung anual lângă sau direct în containerele pentru deșeuri menajere. Deși sunt biodegradabili, modul în care sunt aruncați îi transformă, în multe cazuri, dintr-o resursă potențială într-o problemă pentru sistemul de gestionare a deșeurilor. Bradul natural nu este, prin natura sa, dăunător mediului. Devine problematic atunci când ... Mai mult

De la 1 ianuarie 2026, milioane de români vor scoate mai mulți bani din buzunar pentru un serviciu esențial: colectarea gunoiului. În marile orașe, taxele de salubritate au crescut abrupt, unele chiar cu 70%, pe fondul majorării costurilor, al noilor obligații europene și al introducerii principiului „plătești pentru cât arunci”. Pentru multe familii, gunoiul nu ... Mai mult

Anul 2026 aduce una dintre cele mai consistente scumpiri locale din ultimii ani: taxa de salubritate. De la 1 ianuarie, milioane de români vor plăti mai mult pentru colectarea deșeurilor, pe fondul majorării costurilor de operare, al noilor obligații europene și al aplicării principiului „plătești pentru cât arunci”. Pentru multe familii, taxa pe gunoi nu ... Mai mult

A research team led by the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna has investigated a possible link between the rising number of people with chronic inflammatory bowel disease and the increasing exposure to micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs). The research shows that plastic particles influence the immune cells and the intestinal microbiome and ... Mai mult

Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siam Sanitary Ware (Cotto) to convert eggshell waste into eco-friendly sanitaryware. Under the MoU, CPF will supply eggshell waste from its hatchery in Kaeng Khoi district, Saraburi province, which Cotto will repurpose. “Cotto is committed to developing innovations for sustainable living. One ... Mai mult

The draft waste management plan of the City of Zagreb is establishing a framework for the reduction in waste generation and for sustainable waste management. Croatia’s capital Zagreb has launched a public consultation on the strategic impact assessment study of its waste management plan for the period until to 2029 and on the draft waste ... Mai mult

Food and beverage manufacturer PepsiCo is demonstrating how cutting-edge digital technology could transform production efficiency, after trialling new industrial metaverse capabilities at its US facilities. PepsiCo has been working with Siemens to test Digital Twin Composer technology at selected manufacturing and warehouse sites, identifying up to 90% of potential issues before physical construction. The collaboration ... Mai mult

A man who dumped faeces and other hazardous waste on school grounds has been fined and given a suspended prison sentence. James Blewitt, 35, admitted dumping the waste at Musicale — a teaching centre for young musicians at St George’s School in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. His firm, Atlas Waste, of Basildon, Essex, had been hired to ... Mai mult

South African cities are increasingly facing challenges with rat infestations, particularly in urban areas where waste management is inconsistent. Experts emphasise that simple but effective measures—such as securing bins, properly disposing of food waste, and participating in community sanitation campaigns—can dramatically reduce rodent populations. By addressing the root causes of infestations, communities can improve public ... Mai mult