Nature

Bacteria eat some of the ocean’s ‘missing plastic’

When plastic enters the ocean, sunlight degrades it into “bite sized chunks”. Then bacteria eat some of it, researchers believe.

26/01/2023

Bosnia and Herzegovina

'Big embarrassment': Balkan river becomes floating rubbish dump

Some 10,000 cubic metres of plastic bottles, rusty barrels, used tires, household appliances and driftwood are choking Bosnia's Drina River.

21/01/2023

Europe News

MEPs back plans to limit export of EU waste outside bloc

'This is a true victory for the next generations': The EU takes step towards banning export of waste

17/01/2023

Earth News

How to recycle your Christmas tree this January

Cut Christmas trees don’t have to be binned at the end of the 12th night - see how others across Europe are putting them to good use.

02/01/2023

Earth News

Hotel miniature toiletries could be banned under new EU law

In Europe, each person generates almost 180 kg of packaging waste on average every year.

22/12/2022

Ecotech

Forget plastic, seaweed could provide all the packaging we need

Notpla’s founders say they were inspired by nature’s elegant shapes and interesting materials.

19/12/2022

Hungary

Cleaning rivers in Hungary using an automated solar-powered boat

Robo-Collect has been designed to collect waste from rivers in Hungary. It’s the country’s first automated solar-powered cleaning vessel and will begin work next year

13/12/2022

Earth News

This is what the biggest brands need to do to reduce plastic waste

A new report from WWF tracks plastic use from companies like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks.

09/12/2022

Earth News

Which country has the most sustainable shoppers in Europe?

From recycling to buying second hand, European shoppers are increasingly eco-friendly. But how sustainable are your country’s shopping habits?

07/12/2022

Europe News

Reuse and recycle: EU proposes revised rules to limit packaging waste

"By 2040 most coffees-to-go will come in a reusable cup, or a cup we bring ourselves," said European Commission executive VP Frans Timmermans.

30/11/2022

Earth News

This reusable McDonald’s packaging could be the future in Europe

The fast food giant is reportedly testing new options to comply with new legislation around packaging.

30/11/2022

Earth News

Vapes are a 'new threat' to the planet, experts warn

Research by Material Focus found that around 1.3 million single-use e-cigarettes are thrown away in the UK every week.

26/11/2022

No Comment

Chile's unique Atacama desert threatened by piles of rubbish

Chile's massive Atacama desert is a unique and fragile ecosystem that experts say is being threatened by piles of trash dumped there from around the world. Mountains of discarded clothing, shoes, scrapped tyres and cars are piling up in at least three regions of the desert.

25/11/2022

Culture news

Fashion from trash... Welcome to Nigeria's 'Trashion' Show

A Nigerian NGO is hoping to make a difference in people's lives by showing off its delightful designs and outfits fashioned from everyday rubbish.

22/11/2022

Scenes

Meet the team using bubbles to keep Amsterdam's rivers clean

In partnership with Media City

“Rivers and waterways are like the highways of the plastic pollution.The majority of the plastic in the ocean has traveled through rivers and that's why we want to stop it right there.”

07/11/2022

Tech News

Which EU countries are the worst when it comes to e-waste?

From laptops to smartphones, Europeans generate the most electronic waste per capita. How good are they at recycling it?

03/11/2022

Ecotech

Meet the man using e-waste to build solar lamps in Nigeria

In Nigeria, a local company called QuadLoop is turning electronic waste into solar lanterns as a way to fight the energy crisis and climate change.

24/10/2022

Earth News

Campaigners slam proposed delay to Europe’s new toxic chemical laws

A last minute policy change could spell ‘game over’ for the EU’s toxic chemical restrictions, campaigners warn.

17/10/2022

Earth News

Quality Street ditches its iconic wrappers to reduce plastic waste

Christmas might lose a bit of its shine this year, as one of the UK’s most iconic chocolate brands switches to environmentally-friendly packaging.

03/10/2022

Earth News

Coffee balls: Is this the future of guilt-free espresso drinking?

‘Coffee balls’ are pre-ground, condensed spheres of coffee that dissolve in a capsule-like machine.

08/09/2022