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Watch: The Italian fashion entrepreneur blending sustainability with tradition

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Eco-Innovation

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Marie Perrin pioneers rare earth recycling

In partnership with European Patent Office

French-American chemist Marie Perrin has created a cleaner way to recycle rare earths, cutting toxic waste and supporting a circular economy for essential green technologies.

Europeans' Stories

Is Cyprus doing enough to fight illegal landfills?

The Republic of Cyprus has a serious issue with its waste management. The island recycles far less than required by European Union legislation and sends much more to landfill. It also has numerous illegal dumping grounds. What is the extent of the problem, and what are the possible solutions?

The Road To Green

Trash is cash: ‘urban mining’ for strategic metals in your neighbourhood

In partnership with The European Commission

Does the future of Europe lie in your old smartphone? Europe lacks raw materials, yet it is one of the largest product markets in the world. The EU wants to reduce its dependence on imports by tapping into the circular economy.

The Road To Green

Circular Economy Act: what are the European Commission's tools to get the economics right?

In partnership with The European Commission

The Circular Economy Act, expected at the end of 2026, will provide for the revision of several European instruments to make circular models more competitive on the international scene.

Ocean

Industries find hidden worth in oyster shells and old fishing nets

In partnership with the European Commission

From France’s Atlantic coast to the Spanish Mediterranean, marine industries are finding new ways to turn their waste into treasure.

Ocean

Meet the French professor turning oyster shells into eco-concrete

In partnership with the European Commission

French researchers are turning discarded oyster shells into eco-friendly concrete with significantly lower CO₂ emissions. Currently being tested along the French Atlantic coast, this material could replace scarce sand and gravel while supporting marine life.

Eco-Innovation

What are the five hardest things to recycle in Europe?

We still don’t know how to recycle these five common products, but scientists are busy finding answers.

Green News

Why is less than 10% of the world’s plastic being recycled?

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Explore

İstanbul’s creative renaissance: contemporary art and sustainability in the cultural capital

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In this episode of Explore Türkiye, we uncover how İstanbul’s contemporary art scene fuses heritage with innovation, from major museums to artists like Deniz Sağdıç reshaping creativity and impact.

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Paris recycling plant engulfed in massive fire

Emergency crews were deployed in large numbers Monday evening after a fire broke out at a Paris recycling centre, sending smoke over the city and halting operations.

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Majority of Brits baffled by sustainability language, survey finds

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EU fines carmakers €458 million for anti-recycling cartel

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Business

Informal debate in European Parliament shows early industry demands for Circular Economy Act

In partnership with Confindustria

EU officials and industry leaders discussed the upcoming Circular Economy Act, emphasizing regulatory simplification and the need for a unified market for recycled materials.