Recycling

Earth News

'Not a dumping ground': This country is banning e-waste imports

E-waste can contain lead, mercury and cadmium that pollute soil and water resources if improperly processed or dumped.

05/02/2026

Made in Europe

Repair and reuse: inside Europe’s refurbished tech market

Technological devices are getting more powerful — and certainly more expensive. Smartphones, in particular, are leading the way: high-end models easily exceed a thousand euros, yet they are typically used for just over two years. But a shift is underway, driven by the refurbished market.

09/01/2026

Earth News

These New Year's resolutions save money and the planet

Starting with one habit you’ll actually keep can make a difference for your budget, your routine and the climate.

01/01/2026

Art

'Bold and compelling': Nnena Kalu wins prestigious Turner Prize

British-Nigerian artist Nnena Kalu has won the Turner Prize, one of the world's top art awards, for her "compelling" sculptures and drawings made from recycled materials.

09/12/2025

Made in Europe

Tackling waste: European innovation is reshaping the future of the plastic circular economy

Can sustainable solutions and state-of-the-art innovative technologies reshape plastic recycling and its circular economy both in Europe and across the World? We travelled to Austria to find out.

05/12/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries recycle the most raw materials?

Raw material recycling rates have been stalling... Will the EU reach its 2030 target?

21/11/2025

Earth News

Why does Greece continues to bury its rubbish and recycle very little?

The waste problem is particularly critical in Athens and the wider area of the Greek capital.

31/10/2025

Europe in Motion

How much packaging waste are EU citizens producing?

Despite packaging waste having risen over the past decade, seven EU countries achieved the 2030 goal of recycling at least 70% of all packaging waste as early as 2023.

31/10/2025

Earth News

Ranked: Which EU country recycles the most plastic packaging waste?

In 2023, the EU generated 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in Europe, equivalent to 177.8kg per inhabitant.

23/10/2025

Art

Artist Benjamin Von Wong makes plastic fantastic for climate change

Benjamin Von Wong is a Canadian artist who has been turning plastic waste into spectacular constructions with global impact for a decade. Euronews Culture spoke with the environmental activist about his fight to use recycling to bring about climate change policies.

11/09/2025

Earth News

How decades of hidden innovations made solar power affordable

The breakthroughs went beyond technology, spanning policy, software and more efficient installation processes.

16/08/2025

Scenes

Watch: A Japanese entrepreneur recycles forgotten traditions into a trend

In partnership with Media City

Around 500 tonnes of barely used kimonos are discarded annually in Japan.

14/08/2025

Scenes

Watch: The Italian fashion entrepreneur blending sustainability with tradition

In partnership with Media City

Niccolò Cipriani is committed to creating a circular economy with his brand, Rifò, that supports people and the environment.

04/08/2025

Earth News

Is wind power really a ‘con job’? Fact-checking Trump’s latest claims

US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of wind energy during a visit to Scotland, calling turbines ugly, costly, and harmful to wildlife.

30/07/2025

Ecotech

From Italy to Ukraine, plastic waste gets a second life with DIY tech

Around 1400 tonnes were recycled by the Precious Plastic community in one year. Could open-source tech help plastic recycling finally take off?

20/07/2025

Destinations

Eco-luxury in Bali: This zero waste resort is the real deal

"Our mission is to make the experience beautiful - it just so happens to be more sustainable,” Potato Head's founder says.

22/06/2025