Shoppers remember ‘old days’ at grocery store that has operated since late 19th century
The smell of cured bacon takes Diana Gairnes back to her childhood in the 1940s shopping with her…
Plastic Waste: Europe’s plastic recycling paradox: High performance, low demand
According to a recently published report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on the state of the…
With a nudge from industry, Congress takes aim at California recycling laws
The plastics industry is not happy with California. And it’s looking to friends in Congress to put the…
Coffee pods generate thousands of tonnes of waste in Australia. Here’s what is being done about it
For many caffeine enthusiasts, coffee pods are the shortcut to a cup of brew at home, and offer…
Soft plastics recycling is back in Australia. How does it work and where does it go?
If you cringe at the thought of tossing another bread bag or chip packet into your red bin,…
Contributor: Photos of the dirty 1970s will make you appreciate the EPA
Growing up in the 1970s, I took for granted the trash piles along the highway, tires washed up…
Nothing wasted: designing for people and the planet
Okyere believes baking sustainability into Amazon’s operations is more about influence than mandates. She builds programs that empower…
EU unveils another plan to roll back green rules – POLITICO
The Commission will stress-test the Birds and Habitats Directives in 2026 “taking into account climate change, food security,…
EU plans looser environmental rules to allow more mining – POLITICO
Since the start of Ursula von der Leyen’s second term as European Commission president, the executive has put…
Environment Protection Authority to monitor Ballarat Gold Mine amid air pollution concerns
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will install air monitoring equipment in Ballarat this week over concerns about potentially…
Only nine countries doing well on municipal waste recycling, EU auditors say
Only a small minority of European Union countries are on track to meet the bloc’s recycling goals for…
Vinnies sends most charity waste to ACT landfill as overall disposal declines
Canberra’s biggest charities dumped almost 600 tonnes of waste last financial year, with the declining quality of donations…