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    Embracing reuse: European cities lead the way

    The packaging waste crisis Packaging waste in Europe has reached endemic proportions. The European Union predicts a shocking 19% increase in packaging waste by 2030 if current trends continue. This grim projection is also a call for urgent action. Recognising the gravity of the situation, the...
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    42 civil society organisations call on EU leaders to secure funding for the just transition in the next EU budget

    Brussels, 18 September – As the new European Commission and Parliament begin their mandates, 42 civil society organisations from across Europe have issued a statement calling on EU leaders to ensure the continuation of the Just Transition Fund in the next EU budget. Currently, 92 regions across...
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    Cities cannot afford to wait for governments to tackle fast fashion

    ‘There are already enough clothes in the world to dress the next six generations’ Brussels, 14 November 2024 – A new report shows that European cities are setting a precedent by acting on fast fashion at the local level—even without strong guidance from governments. The report showcases...
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    Global Plastics Treaty: we are getting there. Slowly.

    We almost made it. Most countries in the world are in favour of an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty that addresses plastic production, restricts toxics, increases circularity and delivers on financing for a just transition. However, after more than 2 years of meetings, negotiators ran out of...
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    Halloween Candy Wrappers Are Hard to Recycle!

    An estimated 600 million pounds of Halloween candy was handed out on October 31st. Each miniature or full-size candy is individually wrapped in a plastic wrapper. While that small wrapper may seem insignificant to you, add them all up. 600 million candy wrappers, plus the plastic bags they come...
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    How to Recycle Items That Aren’t Accepted In Your Blue Bin

    When an item in your blue bin shouldn’t be in that bin, two things happen. First, improperly recycled items can damage the recycling equipment. Second, workers have to remove the incorrectly recycled items and move them to trash bins to be hauled to the landfill, which raises operating...
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    Recycling in Rural Areas: Challenges and Creative Solutions

    In a larger city, recycling is easy to manage. Recycling facilities tend to be nearby and easy to reach, so trucks can navigate neighborhoods and plan recycling pick-ups that are cost-effective. When you live in a rural area, you may not even have curbside trash hauling due to the distance...
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    Exploring Solutions for Recycling Glass and Ceramics

    Those in the world of recycling know a secret that the average consumer might not be aware of – glass and ceramics are notoriously challenging for the recycling process. Glass and ceramic materials are found abundantly in households, industries, and infrastructures around the world. Think for...
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    How Green Living Advice Can Save You Money and Help the Planet

    Let’s talk about green living. What was once viewed as a trendy buzzword has become an important concept for modern sustainable lifestyles. Green living is often seen as investing in solar panels and hybrid cars, but the reality is that it’s so much more than this. Green living is about...
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    5 Sustainable Resolutions for an Eco-Friendly New Year

    It’s that time again when we prepare to embrace a brand new year. For many, this is also a time of fresh starts, a chance to reflect on how to make ourselves and the world better. For this new year, why not have those annual resolutions focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness? By setting...
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    Sustainable Trends: Visible Mending, Make Your Repairs Make a Statement

    An alarming number of tons of textiles end up in landfills each year. That includes blankets, shoes, clothes, curtains, towels, and other fabric items In 2018, the EPA estimated that 17 million tons of textiles ended up in the trash.The U.S. has 542 operational landfills. In seven states...
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    Recycling Tips and Tricks: How to Start a Zero-Waste Journey in 2025

    An alarming 25.35 million tons of trash was removed from the ocean in 2024. While it’s great that The Ocean Cleanup removed so much waste around the globe, it’s tragic that so much waste makes it into streams, rivers, and eventually the ocean. It’s time to think about the future of our children...
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    Refillable Household Products: Reducing Single-Use Plastic Reliance

    Have you come across refill stores? Bring your reusable bottles and fill them from the store’s selection of cleaning products, shampoos, conditioners, and other skin care items. While stores aren’t found in every area, refill stores are appearing in more areas.Why use refillable household...
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    Recycling Clothes and Textile-Fiber Blends: The Frontier of Mixed Fabric Reuse

    Earth.org reports that 11.3 million tons of textile waste are sent to landfills every year. The average person throws out 81.5 pounds of clothing each year. That’s just the U.S.Over 100 million tons of worldwide textile waste is trashed each year. That waste ends up in landfills around the...
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    New Vermont Law Requires Residents to Compost All Food Scraps

    Starting July 1st, Vermont has two new laws designed to reduce waste. One will be easy for residents, as it’s been in the works for a while. Shoppers will need to bring reusable bags or boxes to all retailers or start paying a fee for paper bags. Plastic bags are banned from stores and will […]...
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    5 Common Household Items You Should Be Reusing

    We’re all recycling as much as possible. We’re also generating trash every day. Per the EPA, Americans compost and recycle over 1.5 pounds of materials each day and trash almost 4.5 pounds of materials per day. People have made great changes that reduce the stream of waste going into landfills...
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    Unusual Inventions That Come From Reusing Waste and Recyclables

    Every waste district in the U.S. has its own policies on what is accepted and what isn’t. Curbside haulers in one town may welcome all plastics while another only takes #1 and #2. Some haulers take away food waste to be composted instead of sent to the landfill, but others want food waste in the...
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    Reduce Waste With These School Lunch Recycling Tips

    During 2018 and 2019, researchers from the University of Missouri and the University of Bologna (Italy) took time to find out how much waste was being generated during school lunches. Upwards of 53% of the foods in a school lunch were ending up in the trash. Compare this to 30% in Spain, 29% in...
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    Understanding the Differences Between Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Recycling

    Did you know there are several types of recycling? It’s not surprising if you don’t. Most consumers don’t stop to think about what happens to the items they put in their curbside bin. You’ve done your part as soon as you send off the items for recycling. What happens at a recycling facility...
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    What To Do With Your Old 4G Phone As You Transition to 5G

    An estimated 89.5 million 5G smartphones were shipped to residences and businesses in 2021. This was a big jump from the 33.4 million shipped during 2020. Apple’s iPhone sales brought in $38.9 billion during just the fourth quarter of 2021.Though 5G technology has been in place since 2019, it’s...

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