Volunteers and local residents have cleaned up unauthorized landfills in the Belomorsky reserve and a forestry area near Arkhangelsk, removing 17 tons of waste. The Clean Arctic project plans further cleanup missions in Chukotka and other northern regions.
The ACT government mandated compostable packaging at public events, but a lack of composting facilities means most of it ends up in landfill, frustrating vendors and waste advocates who feel misled by the policy.
Australian sheepskin values have surged due to high merino wool prices and strong demand from China, reversing a year-long downturn where skins were previously dumped as waste. Farmers now see significant returns, with prices reaching up to $40 for quality skins.
As of the end of 2025, 15 Chinese provinces and cities, including Beijing and Zhejiang, have achieved 'zero landfill' for domestic waste, with 1137 incineration facilities capable of processing 1.18 million tons daily. This shift from traditional landfilling to incineration and recycling marks a significant step towards ecological protection and resource utilization.
A study by Beyond Plastics tracked 53 Starbucks plastic cups labeled as 'widely recyclable' and found none reached a recycling facility, instead ending up in landfills, incinerators, or transfer stations.
Reports suggest Shein plans to acquire Everlane, a sustainable fashion brand, sparking dismay among advocates. This follows similar trends of brands dropping eco-goals, raising questions about corporate commitment to sustainability versus profit.
A fire at a landfill site in Fife has continued for five days, with three fire crews still working to extinguish it. A union claims staff had to climb a locked gate to escape, which the site operator is investigating.
A Dutch ornithologist, Leo Schilperoord, has been identified as patient zero in a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Authorities suspect he and his wife contracted the virus from rat droppings during a birdwatching trip in Argentina. The outbreak led to multiple deaths and a global health alert.
A Dutch ornithologist, Leo Schilperoord, has been identified as patient zero in a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Authorities suspect he and his wife contracted the virus from rat droppings during a birdwatching trip in Argentina. The outbreak led to multiple deaths and a global health alert.
Israeli restrictions on movement in the West Bank are preventing garbage trucks from reaching landfills, leaving Palestinians surrounded by mounds of trash. Two Palestinian entrepreneurs are working to address this sanitation and environmental crisis affecting local communities.
Bali’s landfill ban leads to waste piling up in streets, burning trash, and health concerns as Indonesia moves to enforce long-delayed rules.
A proposed waste-to-energy incinerator near Beaudesert has divided the Scenic Rim community. Supporters say it could ease Queensland's landfill crisis, while opponents fear health and environmental risks.
A proposed waste-to-energy incinerator near Beaudesert divides the Scenic Rim community. Supporters say it could ease Queensland's landfill crisis, while opponents fear health and environmental risks.
