Waste and recycling

Food in exchange for waste, so this South African start-up fights poverty and… trash

South African start-up LOCK offers the possibility to collect and exchange recyclable waste with a digital currency. Have […]

Sistri: the definitive stop in the next development decree

The Development decree will order the suspension of the Sistri, the waste traceability system He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Sistri, […]

Free beer for those who bring a glass full of cigarettes collected on the beach

The idea of an environmentally friendly Spanish restaurant is brilliant and has launched an original and captivating initiative: whoever brings a glass full of cigarette butts collected on the beach gets a glass of beer in exchange! The […]

Why don't we recycle everything we should? Psychology explains it

Waste sorting. Why don't we recycle everything we should? Separate collection should now be a well-established habit in every place where it is possible, both in our homes and outside the home. Yet sometimes we forget to throw away numerous wrappers […]

Activist Ella Daish asks Tampax to get rid of plastic from her sanitary pads

The British activist has been campaigning for years to achieve a menstrual cycle without plastic waste The […]

Recycled plastic bottles release far more dangerous chemicals than virgin PET bottles: the study

Drinking from recycled plastic bottles is potentially harmful to our health. A recent study confirmed PET that has undergone the recycling process releases more contaminants in beverages than "virgin" PET. He […]

Sistri: extension published in the Official Gazette. Sanctions starting from January 2011

As announced in recent days and reiterated by GreenBiz.com, the long-awaited extension for all of Sistri, the IT management system for the traceability of special waste that should have been fully operational on 1 October 2010, has finally been […]

Reduce, Recycle, Reward: in Ciampino discount coupons thanks to the incentive collection

Packaging that becomes points that can be spent in stores: this is the initiative behind the 'Reduce, Recycle, Reward' idea of the Municipality of Ciampino, which this week inaugurated the second eco-compactor for packaging of the 'Greeny' […]

Ship of poisons: ready in Vibo Valentia "Mare Oceano" for other investigations, but not the recovery of the drums

The ship commissioned by the Government to intervene on the wreck found at the bottom of the sea off the coast of Cetraro and shed light on the so-called ship of poisons, docked this afternoon at 16,30 at the port of Vibo Valenzia to head, perhaps […]

Recycling tree: the smart bin that teaches you how to separate

The "Recycling Tree" was presented at the Maker Faire in Rome, a project that aims to raise awareness on the issue of separate waste collection proposed by Link Campus University He is about to end […]

“Plastic pollution is a problem of social justice”: for a change, it affects the most defenseless

Plastic is a problem that affects the environment and the most marginalized peoples of the world due to pollution and toxicity. So […]

The plastic pandemic: how COVID19 destroyed the dream of recycling and plastic-free

Coronavirus has destroyed the dream of recycling. A new report shows that the pandemic has sparked a rush for plastic Reduce […]

Ecopunto: the waste barter shop also opens in Cinisi

Do you remember the initiative of the Ecopunto di Niscemi? It is an innovative shop to transform waste into a resource through barter in which citizens can have food goods in exchange for properly differentiated plastic, paper and aluminum. An […]

A new waste plant burns in Rome: is it an environmental emergency in Rocca Cencia?

The Rocca Cencia plant, the last Tmb owned by Ama, the municipal waste management company of Rome, is on fire. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Yet […]

Indian railways go green and replace plastic cups with traditional clay kulhad

In India on trains and in stations, tea will be served in traditional terracotta cups, the kulhad, no longer in plastic ones He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him They […]

Plastic in exchange for discounts on train tickets and shopping: the first eco-compactor arrives in Naples

20 plastic bottles will be enough taken to the new eco-compactor at the Cumana and Circumflegrea station in Montesanto to get a discount voucher. The […]

This city hides a terrible secret: it is the garbage can of the world

Plastic pollution. In Malaysia, there is a city that is literally suffocated by plastic waste. There is talk of 17 thousand tons of garbage that spread a nauseating and toxic smell in the environment. He […]

Malagrotta: deaths, tumors and diseases due to the landfill

By Monday, Codes will file an exhibit in the prosecutor's office, in which 30 new suspected cases are highlighted and the connection with pathologies deriving from contact with substances normally contained in municipal solid waste He […]

Malagrotta: 100 thousand trees in place of the landfill. Protests against Falcognana

Malagrotta will close by October and 100 trees will be planted instead of waste. Word of the Mayor Ignazio Marino. Meanwhile, the protests of the "No Divino Amore" committee against the new site identified by the prefect, Falcognana He […]

The terrifying pictures of plastic ring pollution in beer cans (and how to fix it)

Turtles, fish, seals, sea birds, but also cats and even a possum. They are the victims of the plastic rings that are used to hold the beer cans. Finished at sea or lost on land, they often found unsuspecting animals on their way, suffocated or […]

Chewing gums are transformed into smartphones: the 'butt' sorting arrives in Argentina

Black spots on streets and sidewalks. We all know it's about chewing gum, invading public spaces. A small but increasingly "bulky" and difficult to dispose of waste. At least until now. In fact, GumPoint was born in Argentina, an initiative aimed […]

Edible, biodegradable and antimicrobial, here is the new bioplastic more resistant than that made with petroleum

A new study has developed a type of biodegradable, edible and antimicrobial plastic that is stronger than that made from non-renewable raw materials. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Goodbye single-use plastic. Europe officially bans plates, cutlery and straws

Disposable plastic banned from 2021. Even the last obstacle has been overcome. Today the definitive go-ahead has arrived: the Council of Europe has in fact adopted the directive that from 2021 will ban the marketing of disposable plastic products […]

How to collect and dispose of handkerchiefs, masks and household waste in the time of the Coronavirus. The Councils of the Ministry

Separate collection in the time of the coronavirus. How to dispose of masks, handkerchiefs and household waste if you are positive for Covid-19 or in mandatory quarantine? The ISS infographic Separate […]

Recoil: how to recover used vegetable oil and transform it into energy

How to transform waste oils into fuel? The project, co-financed by the EU, is called Recoil He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Dispose […]

How Norway manages to recycle 97% of plastic bottles

97% of plastic bottles used in Norway are recycled. An impressive percentage. Through a company and a model called Infinitum, the Scandinavian country has devised one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly ways to recycle bottles. […]

Waste emergency Rome: new protests against the landfill a stone's throw from Villa Adriana

With the hypothesis of a landfill near Riano over, the protests are concentrated among the inhabitants of the new area identified, that of Corcolle, a stone's throw from fundamental archaeological sites of the Roman hinterland such as that of […]

This kid from Senegal built his telescope out of cans, cardboard and wire

The inspiring story of Malick Ndiaye, a 13-year-old Senegalese student, who built his telescope from recycled materials. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Japan is developing wooden satellites against the increase in space debris

In 2023, wooden satellites will solve the problem of space waste. The Kyoto University and Sumitomo Group are working on the project He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

The terrible images of waste in the sea that could compromise the Rio Olympics

An open-air landfill, this is what Leblon beach looks like, which has always been considered one of the most beautiful bays in Rio de Janeiro. Plastic bottles, litter and waste of all kinds are thrown into the sea water. A […]

If you are in quarantine or in fiduciary isolation you cannot go out and throw out the trash: here's how to manage waste

More and more people are in quarantine or fiduciary isolation. How to deal with waste and more generally with recycling? More […]

Microplastics: developed a system to eliminate them from wastewater directly at the source

Developed a process for the electrolytic treatment of waste water capable of degrading microplastics at the source Delete […]

Separate collection: 6 things to know about the correct recycling of plastic. Corepla takes away all doubts

Ballpoint pens, markers, toys, etc. they are not packaging and therefore should not be placed in the separate collection while the bottle caps are "packaging accessories" and can instead easily follow in the separate collection the container they […]

Microplastics in fish and animals of the Tyrrhenian Sea: Greenpeace's shocking discovery

Microplastics in marine animals, fish and invertebrates. After being found even in the Arctic, microplastics have also been found in the animals that populate our seas Microplastics […]

The mistake you must never make when opening a can of tuna

How many times, preparing a plate of pasta or a salad, have we opened a can of tuna and let the oil drain in the sink? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Sistri: permanent test until 31 December

A new test phase, this time permanent, will accompany the subjects who must make use of the Sistri, the electronic waste traceability system, starting next February 9th. He is about to end up run over, […]

Malagrotta landfill: the alarm launched by Ispra

The groundwater of the Malagrotta landfill is heavily contaminated with metals and pollutants. This is the alarm launched by ISPRA with a dossier of 700 pages after the environmental research carried out in the area surrounding the Rome landfill, […]

In Fiumicino, the provocative Christmas tree made with waste found on the beach

Instead of the common balls there are cans, flip flops, plastic bottles and other numerous waste found on the beach. A very special Christmas tree has been set up these days in Fiumicino, a stone's throw from Rome and which has an environmentalist […]

Masks and gloves thrown on the street, fines of up to 450 euros are triggered in Nardò

The Salento municipality of Nardò has introduced fines of up to € 450 against those caught throwing masks and gloves on the street Enough […]

Separate collection: the 10 most common mistakes

Separate collection, here are the most common mistakes. Where to throw the Tetra Pak containers, the plastic plates or the pizza box? Here are some useful pointers. He is about to end up run over, […]

Where are the Easter egg packaging thrown away?

Let's find out how to properly dispose of the packaging and the surprise holder of Easter eggs after consuming them. Here are the most common mistakes Whether […]

Biodegradable bags for a fee: the irony of the net

The "bag mania" is rampant. From 1 January the obligation for paid organic bags in the fruit and vegetable department began. In the fruit and vegetable counters of large-scale distribution we will therefore only find organic bags, the cost of […]

This university is giving away £ 3.500 for the best idea to fight plastic waste

The University of Portsmouth is launching a prize competition for students, with the aim of fighting plastic pollution The […]

Terra dei fuochi, the prosecutor's and ISS report confirms: tumors, leukemia and malformations are linked to waste

The results of the report on the Terra dei Fuochi of the Prosecutor's Office of Naples and ISS speak for themselves: tumors and leukemias are caused by waste He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

No more plastic applicators in tampons! Activist creates gigantic "tampax" with those abandoned on the beaches

A giant tampon applicator to say stop to single-use plastics, the latest provocation by environmental activist Ella Daish. A […]

Campania waste: 19 municipalities in the Vesuvian area defeat the emergency with separate waste collection

While in Naples the waste problem is far from a definitive solution, in 19 municipalities in the area at the foot of Vesuvius separate collection has exceeded 50% He is about to end up run over, his […]

Pineapple waste glasses and packaging: this is how this Filipino start-up helps farmers and says goodbye to plastic

Pinyapel is a sustainable, innovative and versatile material, the application of which reaches even the design and fashion sector. From […]

Mr. Trash Wheel, the floating wheel that cleans water from waste

"Mr. Trash Wheel" sounds like the name of a hero out of some comic. And indeed this device does noteworthy feats. Powered by electricity, it has been running through Baltimore's Inner Harbor since 2014 and has so far collected over 450 kg of waste. "Mr.Trash […]

A sickening "tsunami" of garbage hit the Caribbean beaches of Honduras, turning them into huge landfills

A real tsunami of waste is what has poured on the beautiful beaches of Honduras, defaced by a tide of garbage A […]

Researchers detect huge amounts of tire microparticles in seas and rivers (and fish are eating them)

The remnants of discarded tires also contribute to marine microplastic pollution. This was revealed by a large new study He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

This company created a new plastic-free Styrofoam out of popcorn scraps

Popcorn could soon be used for building homes, furniture, and even cruise ships He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him We […]

Bottled milk returns to Trento to reduce plastic and waste

The Latte Trento consortium presented the new glass bottle for milk "The best of us", a brand reserved for high quality fresh products. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Fresh […]

Transforming plastic waste into innovative and low-cost prostheses, the startup that gives hope to those who cannot afford them

The young industrial designers Fabian and Simon have founded a startup with a low environmental impact social impact to give hope to those who so far, for economic reasons, cannot afford a prosthesis. He […]

The Caribbean suffocated by tons of plastic. The shocking photos we never want to see

We associate the Caribbean with crystal clear sea and multicolored fish. Unfortunately, the scenario could be very different and color the sea not so much the fish as the tons of plastic waste. Some photos of some time ago that portray the waters […]

WHO alarm on cancer cell phones, while China points the finger at WEEE

WHO claims cell phones could be carcinogenic and a Chinese study reveals that recycling of electronic waste is also extremely dangerous to our health He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Do you know which countries produce the most plastic waste?

More than half of plastic waste is produced by five countries, including four in Southeast Asia due to a lack of regulation More […]

The compostable dishes made with the leaves that are making the women of an Indian village emancipate

Vistaraku is the Madhavi and Venu company that creates biodegradable dishes with leaves, together with the women of the Thimmareddypalli village Vistaraku […]

So open source is helping to solve the problem of plastic pollution

With OpenLitterMap, each of us can help create a world map of plastic waste by reporting it in real time Yes, […]

Incentive collection: in Malaysia gold in exchange for plastic to be recycled

Plastic is gold. Not just a slogan, but a reality in Malaysia, which has already installed 40 machines in the country that provide gold in exchange for plastic to be recycled. The initiative, promoted by the HelloGold company in collaboration […]

Coca Cola admits to producing as many as 3 million tons of plastic packaging every year

Three million tons of plastic packaging. For the first time, Coca Cola together with other multinationals reveals how much plastic it produces, or 200 bottles per minute. He is about to end up run […]

IKEA remote-controlled boats to clear rivers of plastic and debris

Colorful and fun, used by children during the bath. Ikea boats are very popular with children but now they are also popular with adults. The Swedish giant has in fact developed the same boat but of much larger dimensions to clean up waste from […]

Plastic Busters, the plastic-eating boat around the Mediterranean

Plastic Busters is the name of the plastic-eating boat that will go around the Mediterranean to clean it from the plastics dispersed in the waters. The project was presented today by the University of Siena at the Certosa di Pontignano, on the […]

Plastic waste may soon become fuel for hydrogen cars

Oil was and oil (or almost) is back: plastic can become fuel for cars. A research group from the University of Swansea (UK) has developed a technique to transform it into hydrogen, a potential fuel for cars Oil […]

Coronavirus masks worse than plastic bags: the impact on the environment is devastating

Heaps of masks have been found on the beaches of the Soko Islands (Hong Kong). These tools, if not well disposed of, have a heavy environmental impact The […]

Waste: Sweden recycles too much and imports garbage from Denmark

Sweden recycles too much waste and is forced to import garbage from other European countries to get the machines running at full speed. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him La […]

Bioplastic from waste oil: Bi-ion creates new biodegradable polymer from frying oil

Awarded in Piazza Affari, Bio-on announced a technological innovation to obtain plastic from frying oil. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Bioplastic […]

When you take off your contact lenses, you must never make this mistake

Contact lenses should not be thrown into the toilet or sink, they are made with plastic compounds and must be thrown in the generic Contact […]

Indian Prime Minister collects plastic together with garbage workers

The Indian Prime Minister has collected the plastic together with the garbage workers to set a good example for his country. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Precious plastic: the free machine to recycle plastic and create new objects directly at home

Thanks to a simple DIY machine, anyone can recycle their plastic waste at home and create new objects of common use and design Thanks […]

Sistri: tests continue to verify its reliability

Tests continue on Sistri, the new telematic waste traceability system. The Ministry of the Environment assures this with a note, specifying that the assertions according to which there would have been a moment of impasse have no basis. He […]

How to properly recycle paper: everything you need to know

Recycle paper, nothing is as obvious as it seems! Many mistakes are still made when differentiating paper and cardboard, but these are small deficiencies that are very easy to correct. Recycle […]

Europe bans single-use plastics. Goodbye to straws, plates and crockery from 2019

Eliminate disposable plastic from the European continent. The dream of a Europe free of plastic waste almost seems to come true. In fact, today the European Commission has announced the new EU regulations to reduce marine litter Eliminate […]

Food waste: from MIT the mini sensor to detect the deterioration of fruit and vegetables

The sensor detects ethylene, a gaseous hormone, to monitor the level of ripeness of some fruits and prevent food waste He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Chemists […]

Children can inspire and motivate adults to fight plastic in the seas, the study

Raising awareness among young people about marine litter also means encouraging their families and local authorities to make concrete commitments Raising […]

Heineken also ditches plastic rings for canned beers

Heineken also abandons plastic rings to replace them with totally recyclable sustainable cardboard. Good choice! After […]

Returnable vacuum for ice cream, shampoo and detergents. Big brands experiment with zero waste

Returnable empty for packaging of ice cream, detergents, shampoo and even mouthwash. In the not too distant future, all of this will become a reality thanks to Loop. He is about to end up run over, […]

The revolutionary "furnace" that vaporizes waste and transforms it into clean energy without emissions

Taking solid waste, "shredding" it until it is reduced to its smallest components (or almost), without releasing emissions and thus generating valuable materials and energy: this is what Sierra Energy promises with its FastOx® technology, which, […]

Drinking water from urine: from space to the universities of Morocco

Drinking water from urine. This is not science fiction but a project already active in space, which will now reach the universities of Morocco. It is about taking recycling to extremes to obtain pure water in the absence of other resources. The […]

The bewildering images of plastic waste in the sea

Plastic bags and bottles, food packaging, packaging and much more. This is the alarming spectacle of Hong Kong's beaches, literally submerged in mountains of waste. He is about to end up run over, […]

Like thousands of printer cartridges have been wandering the ocean for 7 years, ending up on the beaches of half of Europe

A ship container lost in the North Atlantic has turned into an army of cartridges floating from Florida to Norway A […]

Off the tires from the Land of Fires: the emptying of the "tire cemetery" begins

The Land of Fires freed from tires. The emptying of the "tire cemetery" starts today in Scisciano, which will allow the area to be recovered with the removal of 5.000 tons of end-of-life tires. He […]

Casa Corepla: how to educate children about plastic recycling

The Casa Corepla educational facility was inaugurated in Rubano (Pd). Environmental […]

Traceable separate waste collection: the "domestic Sistri" is being tested in the province of Modena

We are committed to separate collection every day. But once the waste has been disposed of in the appropriate bins, what happens to it? We have asked ourselves this many times, especially in those situations where there are only differentiated […]

Lampedusa and Pollica plastic free: disposable dishes and glasses are prohibited

In Lampedusa and Linosa, the sales and use of disposable crockery, glasses and cutlery and other non-biodegradable materials will be stopped starting from next August 31st. He is about to end up run […]

Plastic pollution: bottle from 50 years ago was found intact in the port of Ancona

A bottle from 50 years ago was found in the port of Ancona! Yet another proof of how serious the situation of plastic pollution is He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Plastic […]

Biodegradable plastic? Bacteria will produce it using greenhouse gases and air

Greenhouse gases, which are particularly harmful to the health of the planet, have a chance to become useful and green. They could in fact be transformed into a new biodegradable plastic. It seems incredible but the infamous pollutants that populate […]

Returnable vacuum: this is how Malta will reuse bottles and beverage containers made of glass, aluminum and plastic

The Maltese government is developing a strategy that will try to recover and recycle almost 90% of the single-use containers placed on the market every year. He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Sistri: the Simplification Decree also "streamlines" the waste traceability system

Sistri, more news and changes for companies that will have to adopt the new and infamous automated waste traceability system. After yet another extension established by the Milleproroghe which postponed the entry into force for all to 30 June […]

Block plastic in rivers with a whirlpool-like bubble barrier: the Bubble Barrier traps waste before it ends up in the sea

A Dutch start-up has devised a bubble barrier capable of trapping waste before it reaches the sea To […]

Researchers have created a plant-based material that can replace single-use plastics

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a new sustainable material that could replace plastic in many fields He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Researchers […]

Exhausted vegetable oil: collected door-to-door 2 liters to be transformed into fuel

Thanks to the Recoil project, the collection of used vegetable oil has reached a new milestone. The door-to-door collection sees the collaboration of citizens in the first place for the recovery of used oil. The initiative was launched with the […]

Coca cola, the world's first plastic polluter refuses to eliminate single-use bottles

Coca cola, the world's leading plastic polluter refuses to eliminate single-use bottles because they are the most popular with consumers. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Numerous […]

In Sant'Arpino, the cinema ticket is paid for with plastic bottles

From today, until May 2010, on Thursdays in Sant'Arpino, in the province of Caserta, you go to the cinema for free, recycling plastic bottles. In fact, the environment is back on the scene, the original initiative organized by the Geofilos association […]

The Awakeners: the EU campaign against waste

Stop wasting waste, yes to recycling. Three bags, a bucket and a dustbin are the protagonists of the new campaign by the European Commission to promote a green economy: they are the Awakeners. The Generation Awake campaign serves to show how small […]

The Portuguese company that produces brooms, shovels and household items made with plastic recovered from the oceans

It's called Fapil, it has been operating in Portugal for 45 years and makes everyday objects using plastic recovered from the oceans How […]

Sistri: amendment presented to cancel its repeal

Sistri yes, Sistri no: the process for approving the waste traceability system seems almost like a ping pong match, including extensions, changes and repeals. Today it is the turn of the Democratic Party, which announces that it has presented […]

Big Belly Solar: how to compact waste with solar energy

Reduce the amount of waste without damaging the environment with useless transport or polluting processes? From today it is possible, thanks to a particular container that not only compacts the waste introduced, but is also powered by a photovoltaic […]

Coronavirus: Disposable masks and gloves are creating a new plastic pollution crisis

Disposable masks and gloves add to the already many plastic waste we produce each month and threaten ecosystems THEpollution […]

Vermont is the first state in the world to legally ban food waste (and target it to the needy)

Vermont has adopted a law banning the disposal of food in the trash to halve landfill waste Vermont […]

#neatstreets, brilliant idea to reduce cigarette butts on the streets (PHOTO and VIDEO)

How to free the busiest streets of our cities from plastic bottles, packs of snacks and sandwiches, chewing gum and cigarette butts? A truly creative idea comes from London, where the Hubbub organization launched the #neatstreet campaign to encourage […]

The edible spray film for fruit and vegetables arrives in Europe to reduce food waste and plastic waste

The new edible coating will arrive in Europe: it reduces food waste and waste caused by plastic packaging He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Will London's Olympic Stadium be built on radioactive waste?

London's Olympic Stadium will be built on hundreds of tons of thorium and radio, according to the British Guardian newspaper. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him London's […]

McDonald's: in Stockholm a free hamburger with 10 empty cans

McDonald's tries once again to make its image greener and chooses to barter. Don't have the money to buy a hamburger or a cheeseburger? Just deliver ten empty cans to the fast food restaurant. He is […]

How to make graphene from food waste

Food waste is not a burden but a wealth. With this in mind, a team of scientists from the City University of Hong Kong is experimenting with new techniques to convert them into graphene. But it is not the only one. Europe is also working on this […]

Soap bottles from Pacific Trash Vortex plastic recycling

Transforming plastic that pollutes the oceans into bottles. In the immense blue of our seas floats the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as the Pacific Trash Vortex, a gigantic mass of plastic debris twice the size of the United States. […]

Refuse in exchange for fresh food, the initiative of a Brazilian country for poor people

Residents of Santo André, a Brazilian municipality in the state of São Paulo, can exchange recyclable waste for fresh fruit and vegetables. Residents […]

Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Nestlé: the companies that produce the most plastic in the world

Here are the multinationals that produce the most plastic (and pollution) in the world. In the lead Coca Cola, Pepsi and Nestlè He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him For […]

Bio plant: compostable dishes made with banana leaves

Bio Plant is a line of compostable dishes made from banana leaves. A concrete way to reduce the environmental pollution caused by plastic tableware. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Because you should never throw used oil down the sink or toilet

Used oil must never be thrown down the sink or toilet because it is highly polluting: it must be disposed of in landfills He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

The giant plastic sculptures made with the waste of beaches and oceans (PHOTO and VIDEO)

How much plastic do we use, consume, waste and accumulate every day? To remind us of this comes the Washed Ashore project that denounces the problem of plastic and other waste that continue to contaminate beaches, seas and oceans. How […]

They invented a smart bin that goes to empty itself on the day you decide

SmartCan is an intelligent trash can that can move around on its own and programmable via an application on your mobile. Garbage […]

New York bans disposable polystyrene containers

Great news for the planet. New York City has decided to ban single-use polystyrene containers. The city aims to say goodbye to expanded polystyrene waste in landfills to protect the environment. He […]

Separate collection: where to throw the Tetra Pak packages?

They represent one of the mysteries of separate collection: they are polylaminate packaging. Where are Tetra Pak containers thrown away? They […]

The eternal life of a plastic bag found on a beach in Elba after almost 30 years

While cleaning a beach on Elba, Legambiente volunteers found a bag of chips that had expired in September 1990 How […]

The boy who invented the machine to clean the oceans creates a solar boat that cleans rivers

Boyan Slat does not stop: Ocean Cleanup, which he founded with the aim of cleaning the oceans of plastic, now also "attacks" rivers with River Cleanup Boyan […]

Butts on the ground? In Holland crows take care of collecting cigarette butts

A somewhat crazy but effective idea, that of a Dutch startup, which has devised an intelligent machine that trains birds to collect cigarette butts. Butts […]

Sistri: administrative secret removed.

The Sistri Affaire (the new telematic waste traceability system finally in force since February 2012) continues: today the Minister of the Environment Stefania Prestigiacomo, through a press release, made it known that the administrative secret […]

New life for Everest garbage: recovered plastic and waste become cups, glasses and household utensils

This year, 10 tons of waste from Everest was collected, which was then used to make everyday items and design objects Our […]

In Madrid the first basketball court in the world made of recycled glass

Madrid will soon open the first basketball court in the world to be entirely created from glass recycled by citizens. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Madrid […]

Electronic cigarettes: where to throw them to dispose of them correctly?

Electronic cigarettes, one of the possible help for those who want to quit smoking, a probable threat for the tobacco multinationals, but what do we really know about their disposal as waste? In fact, technological cigarettes represent, at the […]

Not only Tetra Pak®, all the polylaminate packages that you have (perhaps) always wrong to throw away in the unsorted

Unfortunately, many people still think that polylaminate packaging, such as that of drinks or the coffee bag, cannot be differentiated, however this is not entirely true. He is about to end up run […]

Produce compostable plastic from clippings of cut grass

A possible solution to the use of food for the production of bioplastics was concretized by a group of researchers from the University of Florida, who found themselves engaged in a new study aimed at making possible the production of plastic starting […]

The plastic island that haunts the Caribbean: shocking images

A paradise, dream places that have always been considered the symbol of beauty. The Caribbean, however, hides another face. A real sea of waste surrounds the Caribbean islands, as illustrated by the images taken by photographer Caroline […]

Separate collection: how to properly recycle all materials even at Christmas

At Christmas, let's not forget the good rules for correct separate collection and avoid making mistakes when we throw the garbage. The practical measures for separate collection that we follow all year round are useful precisely at Christmas and […]

The bamboo and sugar cane dishes, resistant and decomposing in just 60 days

A team of American researchers has created resistant and ecological tableware from bamboo and sugar cane He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

The coffee capsules become biodegradable

From today, the coffee capsules become biodegradable and can be disposed of with coffee. Traditional coffee capsules are most of the time not recyclable. They can be creatively recycled, but they cannot be thrown in the organic waste in the waste […]

Scientists develop a way to make it easier and more profitable to recycle plastic

New research has found a way to recycle plastic so it can be reused over and over again. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Record of microplastics in the Tyrrhenian Sea: it is the highest level ever recorded in the world

A new international study published in Science has found that the Tyrrhenian Sea contains the highest concentration of microplastics in the world Microplastics […]

Enzymes discovered that turn waste into bioplastic and fuel (without using oil)

A new family of enzymes transforms plant waste into valuable products such as bioplastics, nylon and non-petroleum fuels. The discovery was conducted by a research team led by the University of Portsmouth (USA) in collaboration with other US research […]

The terrible images of the rivers of garbage in the streets of Beirut

Lebanon is in the midst of a waste crisis. A river of garbage bags spilled on the streets of Beirut show a surreal and devastating landscape. Lebanon […]

WEEE: Electronic waste produced in 2021 will outweigh the Great Wall of China

Thermoplastics, foams and various circuits: in 2021 alone, humans will discard about 57,4 million tons of electronic waste. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Today […]

Three tons of plastic waste processed in a colorful forest (for an important purpose)

Danish artist Thomas Dambo created "The Future Forest" in Mexico City, a forest made entirely of recycled plastic. Danish […]

From 2021 Burger King will experiment with returnable packaging

From 2021, Burger King will experiment with returnable packaging in 3 cities. Customers will receive on request food in containers to be brought back He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Plastic straws: 5 great reasons to never use them again

Straws: if we make a short calculation of how long we use them (about 20 minutes) and how long it takes to dispose of them (500 years), we will understand that we can do without them, especially since disposable plastics are not recyclable. Straws: […]

#RecyclingGoals: more recycling to save the earth, the challenge we should all participate in

Today March 18 is World Recycling Day. A problem is that of waste that must be faced on a daily basis. Thanks to social media, on the occasion of the Global Recycling Day 2019, a real challenge was organized to promote recycling by exploiting […]

Goodwill: the smart bins for the collection of used clothes that facilitate charity

Collecting clothes that are no longer used to give them to those who really need them is of fundamental importance. The alternative for old clothes is the landfill. Only a part of the fabrics is actually recovered, when it does not become part […]

Nuclear waste: the European Parliament wants to ban its exports to third countries

An age-old issue is that of nuclear waste, the disposal of which has been under discussion for decades. 7.000 cubic meters of waste are produced every year by 143 European plants, many of which are often “packaged and shipped” to other countries, […]

Conai: packaging recycling saves CO2 and creates jobs

In 2009, 670 million euros were saved thanks to the recycling of packaging. This was announced by the dossier presented by Conai (the national packaging consortium) during the conference Policies for the green new deal: how sustainability can […]

India to ban plastic bags, plates, glasses, bottles and straws for Gandhi's birthday

An important turning point against the use of single-use plastics also comes from India where, on the occasion of Gandhi's birthday, the country will ban 6 different products made of single-use plastic. He […]

Waste: the stench creates illness in Terzigno

In Terzigno, waste creates inconvenience even beyond the feared opening of the second landfill, the site of which has already been identified and which the population is trying to fight by all means. Someone will hypothesize that yesterday's illnesses […]

Incinerators: increase the risk of cancer

No to incinerators, because they increase mortality. A conference entitled “Incinerators and health: no risk?” Was held in Terni on Saturday 12 January, organized by the No Incinerators Terni Committee and by the LiberaMente association. A […]

Waste: Conai and Cnr together to better recycle plastic and packaging

Conai and Cnr together to improve waste recycling. How to solve the problem of waste accumulation? First of all, by recycling everything we can to the best of our ability. Hence the birth of an agreement between Conai and Cnr to give life to new […]

Coca Cola produces one billion more plastic bottles every year. The Greenpeace accusation

Coca Cola again under accusation, according to a new Greenpeace report in 2016 the multinational would have produced one billion more plastic bottles. But wasn't the goal to reach 50% recycled plastic by 2020 in Europe? He […]

DIY spring centerpiece with recycled objects: many ideas to make your table beautiful

Glass and tin cans, jars of various shapes and sizes, old bottles: there are so many things you can recycle to create delicious spring centerpieces He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Sistri: companies boycott tests

There is no peace for the Sistri. The road haulage associations have announced a block until the Ministry of the Environment accepts the requests on the waste traceability system He is about to end […]

They clean the plastic from the backdrops and find a shirt autographed by Lucio Dalla: "dreams never end"

They clean the backdrops from the plastic, finding a shirt autographed by Lucio Dalla that carries a special message: dreams never end. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him While […]

United States: One million tons of plastic waste ends up in the wrong place

According to a new study, the United States ranks third among the countries most responsible for plastic pollution Over […]

Mussel reefs increase the risk of exposure and consumption of microplastics. I study

New research has shown that blue mussels clustering together on reefs increase the risk of exposure to microplastics New […]

Greenpeace: Sin Italy report published

The status of the Sites of National Interest was announced today in Milan. The data was provided by the Greenpeace Sin Italy report: the remediation of Sites of National Interest He is about to end […]

Masks, gloves and wipes abandoned everywhere, the new waste and incivility at the time of the coronavirus

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Goodbye plastic in landfills by 2020: here is the zero waste recipe (VIDEOINTERVIEWS)

By 2020, eliminate waste deriving from plastic packaging. This is the proposal made known yesterday by Legambiente and Corepla during the conference "A cluster of national excellence: the recycling of plastic" which took place in Rome He […]

Sweden trains crows to collect butts, but it's the people we should be educating

Swedish start-up trained a group of crows to pick up trash that we're too lazy to throw in the bin It […]

In San Francisco, old subway tickets turn into trees

It is a common dilemma for all metro users: what to do with used tickets? In San Francisco, where an electronic credit ticket is used to access the Bay Area Rapid Transit (Bart) District, they have seen fit to harvest them to plant trees. And […]

Bioplastics: Scientists develop a revolutionary way to recycle plant-based plastic instead of letting it rot in landfills

New research has identified a new method for recycling plant-based plastics, in order to reduce the environmental impact and develop a circular and sustainable economy. Scientists […]

The deepest plastic bag in the world, found in the Mariana Trench

Plastic is now everywhere. Even in the most remote corners of the world, such as in the Mariana Trench, litter has been found. This was confirmed by the discovery of what has been renamed as the deepest plastic bag on Earth Plastic […]

Zero waste: 5 ways to reduce food waste and save money

Love for the environment should very closely affect our food choices, from the moment of shopping to the time we get to the stove to cook, up to the time to sit down at the table. If when we set the table we should be used to avoiding disposables, […]

Thailand wants to reduce waste and bans plastic bags

The Thai government has decided to ban the use of plastic bags in shopping malls from 2020 and in small shops from 2021 He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him La […]

Bags from waste: in Colombia, plastic is woven with ancestral techniques by these wonderful indigenous artisans

Using ancestral techniques, the artisans of the Wayuu community in Colombia weave bags with plastic bags, to fight pollution, rebuild memory and promote the emancipation of women. The […]

Waste, today extraordinary Cdm. Clashes between demonstrators and police continue in Terzigno

Whoever believes that another landfill is needed gives the Camorra the win. This - in essence - the message launched by the mayor of Boscoreale, a municipality in the Neapolitan area, in commenting on the difficult situation of Terzigno, the Campania […]

In London, we return to delivering milk in glass bottles to reduce plastic waste

To reduce plastic waste, in London they return to deliver milk in glass bottles, taking them directly to consumers' homes. To […]

Municipalities recyclers 2009: here are Coreve's winners for glass

Within the awards ceremony of the 2009 Recyclers Municipalities, the traditional appointment promoted by Legambiente and sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment, which took place today in Rome, Coreve also awarded special awards to the Municipalities […]

Waste emergency in Rome: the landfill in Riano is not up to standard

The bicameral parliamentary commission on the waste cycle has said no to the Riano and Corcolle landfills. At least for now. But what will happen after Malagrotta closes? He is about to end up run […]

Indonesia bows down to lobbies and declares palm oil waste and coal ash non-hazardous

Indonesian regulation puts environment and health at risk by declaring palm oil waste and coal ash non-hazardous He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Corcolle: the government rejects the landfill and Pecoraro resigns

Villa Adriana could be saved. The clash on the Corcolle landfill had its effects and the prefect of Rome Giuseppe Pecoraro leaves his office. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Villa […]

Too much human excrement on Everest: here is the device that promises to solve the problem

The highest stools in the world (or almost) are on Everest. It is not a joke, and not too hyperbole. On the famous peak of the Himalayas there is a real environmental nightmare, due to the uncontrolled accumulation of feces by climbers. But that […]

Olieco: long life for used frying oil

Fried oil can become fuel thanks to the Oileco project, supported by the Intelligent energy for Europe program He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Fried […]

From the recycling of masks a new material for roads and pavements more resistant than asphalt

A group of researchers has devised a new material to build roads and sidewalks by recovering millions of masks A […]

The EU against food waste

Stop Food Waste, stop food waste. The EU says it, which has estimated how much food is thrown away every year in Europe. 90 million tons, the equivalent of 180 kilograms each. And the bad news isn't over. Globally, about a third of food destined […]

We explain why broken glasses do not go to separate glass collection

We explain how to recycle broken glasses correctly and what we can throw in the glass container or not Judging […]

WEEE: the bins for the collection of electronic waste arrive in the shops

WEEE, the bins for the collection of electronic waste arrive directly in the shops. Thus they make life easier for consumers and shopkeepers. With the entry into force of the One against Zero, in fact, it is possible to return small appliances […]

From the land of fires to the land of hearts: let's make Aurora's dream come true, enough dead children

Aurora is only 12 years old. A tumor for 4 years is putting her life at risk but not her willpower. The little girl, together with her journalist mother Marilena Natale and Don Patriciello, signed the government commitment against the land of […]

You've always thrown away letter envelopes the wrong way

Separate collection, a letter envelope with an eyelet or a box of pasta with a window: is it necessary to separate the two elements? Paper […]

Sistri: the suspension infuriates Selex

Selex defends itself on the Sistri affair and specifies the postponement of the entry into force of the Sistri has always been due to factors external to the company He is about to end up run over, […]

Do you throw biodegradable plastic in the compost bin? This is why you are wrong

We try to clarify the various types of plastic on the market and how they must be disposed of for the benefit of the environment He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him La […]

Prestigiacomo: in Palermo, separate collection is taught door to door

Stefania Prestigiacomo addresses the waste emergency in Palermo by also presenting a new project to raise awareness among citizens about recycling. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

An endless and absurd amount of plastic packaging for a single pair of shoes: a report from a reader

One of our readers told us about the impact of online shopping on the environment: packages arrive loaded with packaging He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Let's […]

From MIT the dye that changes color like chameleons and extends the life of objects

Objects like chameleons thanks to the new dyes from MIT, which make everything on which they are sprayed change color. A research group from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory has managed to synthesize a reprogrammable […]

The new pepper-flavored edible food film is stronger than plastic

A new study has created a biodegradable edible film to better preserve food without polluting like those in petroleum He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Plastic: they recover 25 tons of marine litter with their nets to transform them into benches and street furniture

The Lazio Region has promoted an initiative to clean the sea from waste: everything that has been collected has been converted into urban furniture The […]

Europe ready to ban plastic packaging. Word of the new commissioner for the environment and the oceans

Following the ban on single-use plastics, the EU aims to eliminate plastic packaging and reduce the use of products that release microplastics La […]

The new super-enzyme eats plastic bottles 6 times faster

A real mix of two enzymes - called PETase and MHETase - produced by a type of bacterium that feeds on plastic bottles. Not […]

Frying oil instead of petroleum for a greener asphalt

Exhausted frying oil, what to do with it? The proposed solutions begin to be many. After the idea of using it as a fuel to power planes. the latest found comes from Haifang Wen, a professor of Civil Engineering at Washington State University, […]

"Recycle Your Electricals", the campaign against electronic waste that made it possible to recycle 1000 computers, donated to those who need them

E-waste is a big problem all over the world: recovering and recycling is a way to contain damage. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Municipalities Ricicloni Campania 2010: 160 municipalities that exceeded 50% in separate waste collection

with the initiative Comuni Ricicloni Campania 2010, now in its sixth edition, Legambiente awarded Roccagloriosa, a Campania recycling municipality of 1700 inhabitants, which recorded 93% of separate waste collection, followed by Atena Lucana, […]

Almost all plastic that ends up in the oceans dissolves with sunlight (but that's not good news)

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Starting from waste to cut C02 emissions

Reducing C02 emissions is possible! Just start with waste management and processing. This is what a study promoted by the United Nations reveals in which researchers have stated that it is possible to mitigate some of the ongoing climate change […]

This kiosk serves French fries inside banana leaves to avoid the use of single-use plastic

A street food stand in Guatemala has decided to serve banana leaf fries to avoid the use of plastic He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Will a plastic-eating bacterium save the sea from pollution?

Will a plastic-eating bacterium save seas and oceans from pollution? Every year 311 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide, of which 90% is obtained from oil, while only 14% is sent for recycling. How to solve the problem? Un […]

This is not a landfill, it is the Santo Domingo sea. The shocking video of the waves of waste

Waves of plastic debris pouring onto Montesinos beach in the capital Santo Domingo. From bottles to bags and more caps, straws and boxes of all kinds: images so incredible they seem like a photomontage, but unfortunately it is not. Waves […]

The plastic produced by Amazon's packaging could envelop up to 500 times the entire planet

Amazon produced a whopping 210.000 tons of plastic packaging waste this year. Oceana's shock report How […]