Archive for August 2018
Why burning waste is not a sustainable energy future
As the landfills keep piling up globally, one simple solution continues to captivate the imagination of decision-makers. Waste incineration has been around for almost 150 years, yet totally different opinions on the issue continue to compete. And while the circular
2 billion tonnes of food waste will be thrown away by 2030
Lack of awareness and insufficient regulations are two of five major drivers contributing to the global food waste problem.
Microbeads are bad for the oceans. Let’s stop using them
A global ban on plastic microbeads will be needed to help save the oceans.
Study: community engagement is key in wildlife conservation
A study in Tanzania has confirmed just how important community engagement is in successful conservation.
Turning e-waste into dust? It’s possible
Could we make all e-waste disappear, as if into thin air? We might be able to do just that.
The first electric scooter sharing services land in Europe
Standing electric scooters have arrived in the first European cities.