Vinča incinerator project moves ahead but Belgrade still without waste separation system
The waste incineration plant under construction in Vinča will make Belgrade lag behind Serbia’s efforts to reach EU recycling targets, activists claimed and stressed the city doesn’t have a developed household waste separation system. Beo čista energija amended its environmental impact study to match new rules and improve pollution control. Suez and Itochu have been […]
World Bank to help Croatia improve waste management, switch to circular economy
Croatia, lagging behind on European Union’s waste prevention targets, will receive support from the World Bank to transform its solid waste management system and incorporate circular economy approaches into its post-2022 National Waste Management Plan. An agreement under which the World Bank will provide technical assistance to support the Government of Croatia in the transformation […]
Environmental study for Vinča waste incinerator amended due to EU rules
A public discussion about the planned waste incinerator in Vinča in Belgrade will be held on October 7, after the environmental impact assessment study was updated for compliance with European regulations. Within the public–private partnership, Suez and Itochu are also building a construction waste treatment plant and preparing the ground for a new landfill. The […]
Timberland vows net positive impact on nature by 2030
Fashion company Timberland plans its products to have a net positive impact on nature by 2030 – giving back more than it takes. The brand intends to improve biodiversity, water quality, and farmer wellbeing. The firm said it aims to fulfil the plan through the achievement of two goals: 100% of products need to be […]
Abandoning single-use plastic is possible – let’s follow this good example
As the global Plastic Free July campaign is drawing to a close, people are becoming noticeably aware that abandoning single-use plastic is no longer a matter of choice, given that massive quantities of plastic waste are a threat not only to nature, but also to human health. Even though the campaign is formally closing, initiatives […]
Plastic – between benefit and harm
Author: Danko Kalkan, Green Finance and Environmental Management Expert Plastic is undoubtedly one of the most significant contemporary materials. However, its overuse comes at a price. There is no material today that is as ubiquitous in everyday life as plastic. Its widespread use in all sectors – from packaging production to construction to the automotive […]
E-waste is mostly landfilled, harming environment instead of being recycled
The world is far behind international targets in tracking and recycling e-waste, a comprehensive report revealed and warned of hazards for health and the environment from improperly processing and landfilling used electrical and electronic products. The availability and widespread use of electrical and electronic equipment or EEE has led to unsustainable production models, consumption and […]
Greece presents mobile recycling kiosk powered by solar panels
Envipco and Texan, which started the production of public devices for returning plastic, glass and metal packaging in Greece, launched their portable automated machine that runs exclusively on a photovoltaic system. The government in Athens is promoting public–private partnerships and it is about to detail an EU-funded program for local authorities worth EUR 2.5 billion. […]
