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EU Cohesion Policy boosts Sweden's forestry sector - sustainably

In partnership with the European Commission

Looking to extract the most from forests for Europe's bioeconomy of the future, the EU is investing & innovating.

World

Can turning plastic bottles into clothing help solve the UAE’s waste problem?

The UAE is amongst the world’s highest consumers of single-use plastic. According to estimates, a single UAE resident can use around 450 plastic water bottles per year and less than 10% of the country’s total plastic waste is currently recycled.

World

‘Sharks’ and recycling debris: UAE initiatives for waste management

The United Arab Emirates has one of the highest waste generation rates in the world, and the Emirates’ population has tripled over the past 18 years to 9.4 million residents.

World News

The dirty men of Europe: report identifies the worst EU countries for recycling

A report has identified the EU countries that won't meet the EU's 2020 target of 50% recycling rate.

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Indonesia

No money for your bus ride? Pay with plastic instead

In Indonesia, city buses accept plastic bottles as payment for a ticket.

World

Algeria's tourism comes alive with Aqua Palm [Inspire Africa]

Is Algeria finally distancing itself from its image of a hotbed of terror?

Hungary

Zoo dumps plastic waste in aquarium to highlight ocean pollution problem

Yoghurt pots, plastic bags, fishing nets and flippers are just some of the pieces of rubbish staff at Pecs Zoo have dumped in their tank, which is normally home to thriving schools of fish and other marine animals.

Hungary

Junk or treasure?: Hungarian TV repairer turned #Europeanhero

Attila Ellenbacher is a TV mechanic. The sets he repairs are donated by people who no longer need them. And, in turn, he donates them to retirement homes and other worthwhile causes, giving them a new lease of life, and bringing the joy of television to people who wouldn't otherwise have access.

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#AskSpace: What's the latest on rocket re-usability and are there alternatives to combustion?

In partnership with ESA - The European Space Agency

#AskSpace: Is Europe introducing the concept of re-usability in its space rockets? What alternatives are there to combustion? We get the answers from ESA expert Giorgio Tumino.

USA

Watch: How plastic helps the homeless to survive

What’s it like to be a professional plastic collector?

Smart Regions

How the most modern waste treatment centre changed Slovenia

In partnership with the European Commission

The RCERO the waste treatment centre in the Slovenian capital is the most modern and one of the largest in Europe. It handles the waste of 58 municipalities.

Business Planet

Better recycling of electrical and electronic waste

'Business Planet' travelled to Germany to discover a unique initiative opening the way for new business models and towards a more circular economy

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Can industrial waste be mined and recycled in sustainable ways?

'Futuris' investigates whether landfill sites are really treasure troves!

Kenya

Nairobi startup turns old tyres into trendy footwear

Would you buy a pair of scrap-tyre sandals? A Nairobi startup is all set to bring the new trend to Europe.

Israel

Rubbish idea: the new material that could make landfills obsolete

Meet the firm hoping to make landfills a thing of the past by creating furniture and household items from rubbish.

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Fire rips through Denver recycling plant

Heavy smoke and flames could be seen for kilometres as the blaze engulfed the plant, which is situated in an industrial area in the northeast of the city.

United Kingdom

UK MPs call for 'latte levy'

British Members of Parliament are calling for a "latte levy" on disposable cups, in a bid to reduce the growing amount of paper packaging waste they contribute to.

World News

France ranks highest in Europe for food sustainability

A national commitment to recycling saw France named Europe's 'global top performer' in the Food Sustainability Index 2017.

Living

From dumpster to department store

This is the story of Remesh, the brand leading the upcycling movement in Romania.

Belgium

Using 3D-printing to recycle plastic

A Belgian start-up has been using 3D-printing technology to turn old plastic into sunglasses.