A severed human leg, discovered at an Incheon recycling facility, was mistakenly thrown out by a hospital volunteer worker. The leg belonged to an 80-something patient who had undergone amputation surgery two days prior. Police are investigating potential violations of medical waste disposal laws.
Four years after REDcycle's collapse, Australian soft plastics recyclers have cleared legacy waste. A new scheme, SPSA, now operates at triple REDcycle's capacity but faces challenges in customer engagement and regaining trust.
Four years after REDcycle's collapse, soft plastics recyclers have cleared all legacy waste. A new national scheme is operational with increased capacity, but faces challenges in consumer engagement and systemic waste reduction.
Ecosystems are often described using functional language, implying they have purposes they can fail to perform. This essay argues that ecosystems lack intrinsic ends and cannot truly "break down," challenging the "ecosystem services" framework and advocating for clearer thinking about environmental crises.
G7 leaders agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals, aiming to reduce dependence on China. Plans include coordinated stockpiling, increased recycling, and a new platform with IEA support to secure supplies for defense, AI, EVs, and renewables.
Queensland's government is launching a new waste strategy with a 65% statewide recycling target by 2035 and a 65% reduction in waste to landfill. The plan includes $488 million for councils to offset levy costs and targets specific reductions for south-east Queensland and major regional hubs.
Belçikalı Türk şirketi SynPet Technologies, Anvers Limanı'nda 300 milyon euroluk plastik geri dönüşüm tesisi için izinleri aldı. Tesis, işlenmesi zor karışık plastik atıkları petrokimya sektöründe kullanılabilecek hammaddeye dönüştürecek.
Nach zwei Jahren sind rund 18.000 Tonnen Abfall von der illegalen Recyclinganlage Stechau im Landkreis Elbe-Elster beseitigt worden. Die Kosten für die Beräumung beliefen sich auf etwa vier Millionen Euro.
The Tour of Britain Men's professional road cycling event will commence in Lincolnshire on September 2, with stages in East and North Yorkshire, concluding in the Scottish Borders on September 6. Organizers aim to inspire healthier lifestyles through cycling.
The Avondvierdaagse, a Dutch tradition of four-day evening walks, sees thousands of children explore neighborhoods with friends and family. Originating from military training, it now promotes physical activity, resilience, and community bonding, embodying the Dutch concept of 'Gezelligheid'.
An elderly woman on a mobility scooter collided with 17-year-old cyclist Paul Vriesman during the LVV Saarland Trofeo in Germany, causing a crash that affected multiple riders. Vriesman escaped serious injury, calling the incident "nasty" but a step in his return to racing.
Australian cyclist Luke Tuckwell achieved a career-best second place at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, a major World Tour event. The 21-year-old dedicated his performance to his late sister, showcasing significant potential for future Grand Tours.
Australian cyclist Luke Tuckwell achieved a career-best second place at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, a significant World Tour podium finish. He dedicated his performance to his late sister, Antonia.
VW, Fraunhofer-Institute und TU Braunschweig bündeln in der Open Hybrid Labfactory ihre Kräfte zur Verbesserung der Kreislaufwirtschaft. Ziel ist es, Recyclingquoten zu erhöhen und Abhängigkeiten von Rohstoffen zu reduzieren, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben und Umweltziele zu erreichen.
The Netherlands is trialing a 12mph (20km/h) cycling speed limit in Houten to address a 14% rise in cyclist deaths and increasing accidents, as diverse road users and e-bikes overcrowd cycle paths.
Richard Carapaz, ciclista ecuatoriano del EF Pro Cycling, reaparecerá este domingo en el GP Gippingen tras su recuperación de una cirugía. Su regreso marca el inicio de una nueva etapa con la vista puesta en el Tour de Suisse y el Tour de Francia, pruebas clave para medir su estado de forma.
约800名骑行爱好者参加了在广州增城区举行的“环南昆山—罗浮山引领区”骑游大会。活动由香港赛马会助力，旨在通过体育赛事推动城乡区域协调发展，融合农文旅，让村民在家门口受益。
Räddningstjänsten arbetar med att släcka en brand på Stena Recyclings område. Det finns en spridningsrisk till större fastigheter inom området, men inte utanför. Prognosen är att arbetet pågår till ikväll.
The "SCO Cycling Race · 25 Years Together" event began at Beijing's Wenyu River Park, with over 100 participants. Organized by the SCO Secretariat and the SCO Business Council Secretariat, the race aims to promote exchange through sports and celebrate the SCO's 25th anniversary.
As cycling gains popularity as a lifestyle, cities are improving infrastructure like dedicated bike lanes. However, challenges remain, including narrow roads, conflicts between speed and safety, and poorly designed or maintained bike paths. Experts emphasize the need for both cyclist adherence to rules and improved traffic management and infrastructure from authorities to ensure safety.
Akbank and the Ministry of National Education (MEB) signed an "Upcycling Studies Protocol" as part of Akbank's "There is Future in Transformation" project. The protocol aims to integrate upcycling into vocational education, training 1,000 teachers and thousands of students in upcycling techniques, with vocational high school training set to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Over 100 Aboriginal artefacts were damaged during the construction of a new walking and cycling path in Tasmania's Trevallyn Reserve. The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre expressed distress, stating that the site, significant for its cultural heritage, was covered over despite advice that works could proceed without a permit.
A third child has died following a severe traffic accident in the Netherlands where a car collided with a group of schoolchildren on bicycles. Two other children and an adult had previously died in the incident, which police described as "violent".
A third child has died following a severe traffic accident in the Netherlands where a car collided with a group of students on bicycles. Two other children and an adult had previously died in the incident, which police described as a 'violent accident'.
