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All over the world there is an excess of accumulated waste plus more being generated every second. On the other hand, climate change is causing droughts and exacerbating water shortages in more and more places. However, one of the few resources that, although being...
To achieve a circular economy system, consumers have to think about what they need to buy and opt for more environmentally friendly solutions. Businesses, for their part, have a crucial role to play, as they can choose to make environmentally friendly choices with a...
Currently, islands face major challenges related to waste management and energy availability, where the characteristics of each island play a significant role. Most islands are not self-sufficient, as they have to be supplied by ships from the mainland to provide the...
Landfill mining consists of excavating active or closed landfills to reduce the environmental impact. According to the European project, New-Mine, there are between 150,000 and 500,000 landfills in Europe. Moreover, 90% of these landfills are not sanitary. In other...
In some countries, end-of-life tires (ELTs) are recycled and converted into roads, infill for sports grass, artificial turf, or children's playgrounds. In other cases, used tires are reused as second-hand tires or repaired as retread tires; and in the worst cases,...
Microplastics in the Antarctic marine system were found in samples from three different species of penguins: the Gentoo, the Chinstrap, and the Adélie penguin. The study was conducted by scientists from the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Madrid and has...
Illegal dumping is a serious issue. Last year, the landslide of tonnes of unmanaged waste caused the death of two workers in Vizcaya, Spain. In addition, they found high concentrations of asbestos in the place. A few days later, the landfill burnt and released harmful...
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