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Interpol notes ‘alarming increase’ in illegal exports
The report notes that since 2018, when China introduced import restrictions on plastic waste, there has been a “considerable increase” in illegal waste shipments from…
Australian government may restrict scrap exports
The Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill 2020, on track to be approved in Australia, has been designed to “to ban the export of waste glass,…
Songbirds Reduce Reproduction to Help Survive Drought
With climate change heating the globe, drought more frequently impacts the reproduction and survival of many animal species. New research from the University of Montana…
How renewables and greenhouses are teaming up to grow fruits and vegetables
With its coastline buffeted by the chilly waters of the North Sea, it’s perhaps counterintuitive to think of the Netherlands as a place that cultivates…
Rampant destruction of forests ‘will unleash more pandemics’
Scientists are to warn world leaders that increasing numbers of deadly new pandemics will afflict the planet if levels of deforestation and biodiversity loss continue…
Species ‘Pushed Out Of The Tropics’ By Climate Change
The world’s tropical regions are home to the widest range of plants and animals, but research from The University of Queensland reveals that climate change…
Chemical recycling ‘promising’ for circular economy, EU official says
While chemical recycling opens new possibilities for the circular economy, only a full lifecycle approach will be able to determine the real environmental benefits in…
Littering unpunished by many councils in England and Wales
Most councils issue less than one fine a week to litterers, according to data obtained via freedom of information rules, with one in six issuing…
Australia seeks to ‘take responsibility for its waste’ with ‘landmark legislation’
The Australian Government has this week introduced ‘landmark’ legislation that seeks to see Australia ‘take responsibility for its waste’ and establish a national industry framework…
Naked strips out virgin plastics with 100 per cent recycled bottles
Smoothie brand Naked is now manufacturing all its bottles from 100 per cent recycled plastic, brand owner PepsiCo announced this week, with the shift advertised…
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