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PLASTIC POLLUTION IN THE SEA: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND SOLUTIONS
Aug 17, 2023
Seas and oceans are vital lungs of our planet, regulate the climate, and are cradles of biodiversity. Plastic, used everywhere because of its versatility, does not biodegrade easily, and its excessive accumulation in the seas and oceans is compromising their function and has become a major problem.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN CHINA – PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
Jul 31, 2023
“The climate crisis is a universal threat that must be separated from politics”. These were the words of John Kerry, U.S. envoy for climate and former Secretary of State, during a diplomatic mission to Beijing, China, on July 19.
PFAS: A HASTY GENERAL BAN COULD HAVE DIRE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE WASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY
Jul 28, 2023
Several Member States of the European Union have proposed a general ban on a group of chemicals known as PFAS. In order to give Member States a better overview of the situation, FEAD will conduct a critical review of ECHA’s study.
5 EUROPEAN START-UPS NOT-TO-BE-MISSED
Jul 6, 2023
Incremental innovation is at the heart of the circular economy. For a consolidated company to become circular is a long and articulated process, while it is natural for "circular-native" companies. We have chosen five innovative Start-Ups from across Europe to inspire and fuel the transition.
A SHOWER OF RECLAIMED MATERIALS...FROM PEE
Jun 21, 2023
In nature, the concept of waste does not exist. Human excrement itself contain important elements, to the point that in ancient China it was usual, after a lavish meal at a friend’s house, to thank by defecating, that is, symbolically returning the nutrients received.