Author: Kirsi Seppänen
Mitsubishi expands into carbon fibre recycling
Japan-headquartered Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials has announced that it has acquired the assets of two German carbon fibre recycling companies – sister companies CFK Valley…
Chemical recycling gaining limited traction so far, too focused on plastic-to-fuel, report finds
A new report from the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) pushes back on growing discussions around “chemical recycling” or processing strategies supported by the…
EPA announces $4.3M for tribes to reduce lead in drinking water in schools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new grant program to help protect children in tribal communities from lead in drinking water at schools…
More coal power generation closed than opened around the world this year, research finds
The size of the global coal power fleet fell for the first time on record over the first six months of the year, with more…
EU bank provides €35m for EV charging stations in Spain
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €35 million (£32m) to Endesa for the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) across Spain. The…
UK waste incinerators three times as likely to be in deprived areas
Waste incinerators are three times as likely to be situated in the most deprived and ethnically diverse areas of the UK, it has been revealed,…
EU plastic tax plans slammed by European plastics industry
EuPC, a trade association representing European plastic converters, has slammed the EU’s plans for a levy on plastic waste to encourage recycling. The tax, which…
FAO launches platform to accelerate global action on food loss and waste
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has unveiled a comprehensive platform which aims to help the global community move faster to…
Tiny plants crucial for sustaining dwindling water supplies: Global analysis
A global meta-analysis led by UNSW scientists shows tiny organisms that cover desert soils — so-called biocrusts — are critically important for supporting the world’s…
EU invests €350m in first domestic battery gigafactory
The European Investment Bank issued a €350 million loan on Thursday (30 July) to a Swedish company that hopes to corner a significant share of…
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