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.
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.
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.
Police are investigating after a body part, believed to be a human leg, was found at a public recycling processing facility in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. The discovery was made by an employee sorting recyclables. Authorities have formed an investigation headquarters and are working to identify the victim through DNA analysis and by examining CCTV footage and school records.
Police in Incheon, South Korea, have formed a 64-person task force to identify a victim after body parts were discovered at a recycling facility. The remains, found wrapped in bandages, include a leg and foot, leading authorities to consider the possibility of a child or female victim.
A witness reported that a body part, believed to be a human leg, was found wrapped in bandages at a recycling center in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. Police are investigating and suspect the victim may be a student.
Foreign students from Indonesia, Morocco, and Tanzania visited Ningbo's Fenghua district to learn about marine ecological protection practices and the "Ocean Partner" environmental pod, which recycles marine waste into daily necessities, fostering cultural exchange and promoting green development.
A Swiss startup, VunaNexus, has developed a technology to transform human urine into a certified liquid fertilizer called Aurin. Initially seen as unconventional, the process gained traction due to soaring fertilizer prices and supply chain issues following the Russia-Ukraine war. The technology is being implemented in buildings across Europe and has roots in a pioneering project in South Africa.
NTT and Mitsubishi Materials will jointly establish a new company, NTT Circulast, on July 1st to expand the use of recycled materials and promote resource circulation. The company will handle everything from collection and recycling of used IT equipment to manufacturing and sales of recycled materials, along with transmitting their characteristic information.
Germany's government has launched a circular economy action program to strengthen recycling, conserve resources, and transform its economy. The program aims to make Germany more independent, create jobs, and protect the environment by promoting product repair and material recovery.
Germany's federal government has adopted an action program to strengthen the circular economy, focusing on product repair, recycling, and sustainability. The initiative aims to reduce resource dependency and foster economic growth through initiatives like a new networking platform and digital product passports.
Russia's Ecology Minister Alexander Kozlov discussed the reintroduction of Amur tigers to Kazakhstan, waste recycling rates, and the exploration of mineral resources in Russia. He also touched upon cooperation with Sudan and tourism with North Korea and Mongolia.
Indians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-value gold transactions, including large cash deposits or unexplained sources of funds. Proper documentation is crucial to avoid scrutiny and penalties, especially when dealing with inherited, gifted, or imported gold.
Mother Dairy is launching India's first naturally degradable milk pouch for its cow milk variant in Delhi-NCR, aiming to tackle plastic pollution from packaging that escapes recycling streams.
Tainan City Government is evaluating the establishment of a dedicated environmental management mechanism and resource recycling center in the Guiren High-Speed Rail zone to address future waste disposal challenges due to rapid population and commercial growth.
Aksu Market Supervision Bureau launches a special rectification for the gold recycling industry following online reports of suspected metering fraud and short-weighting. Police have opened an investigation, and the bureau is assisting with evidence collection. Businesses must comply with regulations or face strict penalties.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed a significant amendment to the "Resource Recycling and Reuse Act," renaming it the "Resource Circulation Promotion Act." The revised law, effective immediately except for two articles, expands regulations across a product's entire lifecycle and introduces a sandbox mechanism for innovation.
UK waste companies propose a £5 refundable deposit on vapes to boost proper disposal and reduce fires in waste facilities. Despite a ban on disposables, millions are still discarded weekly, posing fire risks due to lithium batteries. Some vape firms oppose the scheme, fearing it will drive consumers to illicit retailers.
A review of the new Apple TV series 'Cape Fear', a remake of the 1991 film, exploring its modern twists, themes, and performances, particularly Javier Bardem as Max Cady and Amy Adams as Anna Bowden.
Ein Feuer brach in einem Container für Akkus auf einem Recyclinghof in Itzehoe aus. Der Brand wurde schnell unter Kontrolle gebracht, es gab keine Verletzten, aber Sachschaden.
Yokohama's Northern Sludge Recycling Center in Tsurumi Ward is quietly storing over 10 tons of soil and sludge from decontamination efforts following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, with citizens largely unaware of the ongoing storage.
South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment is reviewing a plan to reintroduce waste fees for products with low recycling rates under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system. This aims to encourage companies to recycle more than the mandatory amount and meet plastic waste reduction targets by 2028.
Firefighters are tackling a large fire at the Clearway metal recycling business in Belfast's Titanic Quarter. Nine appliances and 60 firefighters are on scene, using a high volume pump to extinguish flames and smoke from approximately 50m x 50m of scrap metal. Police advise avoiding the area and keeping windows shut; no injuries have been reported.
An 83-year-old man, known as "Recycling Uncle" in Taichung, Taiwan, who has donated over NT$4 million to charity, inspired local firefighters. After they gifted him a new electric scooter, he donated the same amount to a children's foundation, listing the firefighters as the donors, creating a heartwarming "cycle of kindness."
