The European Parliament gave its green light to the text of the packaging regulation with a large majority, recording 476 votes in favour, 129 against and 24 abstentions. This consensus, particularly significant considering the environmental importance of the law, sets clear targets for reducing packaging in the EU.
The Keep Clean and Run, the world's longest plogging event, celebrates its tenth anniversary. This edition was presented at the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) by the Undersecretary, Senator Claudio Barbaro, and by the ecorunner Roberto Cavallo.
Zero Waste Europe has launched a project that will touch European cities, with the aim of providing them with all the tools and knowledge needed to reduce plastic waste. It’s called "Elevating Reuse in Cities".
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The circular economy is a theme that is often taken up by administrations as a strategic solution to address environmental, economic and social challenges. However, the data shows us that in practice the circular economy is a rarity on a global scale.
The Metropolitan Waste Observatory of Città Metropolitana di Torino has published the Report 2023 "Production and Separate Collection", an analysis of the monthly data relating to urban waste in the metropolitan area, produced and collected during 2023.
The European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) recently concluded its 2023 edition, highlighting the importance of environmental sustainability and practices aimed at reducing waste.
Born with the aim of raising public awareness on the issues of responsible waste management, the SERR saw widespread participation from individuals, schools, associations, businesses and public administrations.
After a long period of negotiations, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, representatives of the European Parliament and representatives of the European Commission have reached a preliminary agreement on a proposal for a regulation concerning packaging waste. This agreement marks an important step forward, proposing concrete measures aimed at reducing the use of unsustainable packaging and promoting more responsible waste management.
The management of urban waste represents a significant challenge, the objective of which is to maximize recycling and reduce environmental impact.
Several studies have analyzed the approach that Italians adopt when there is leftover food in a restaurant, while two proposals aimed at making so-called "doggy bags" a mandatory option for restaurateurs are advancing in the Government.
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If you want to do your part for the environment, and waste management interests or intrigues you, you still have time to register for the project “Communicating Sustainability”!