Countries in the region are making significant strides in implementing a circular economy (CE), which is vital for reducing dependence on primary resources, boosting competitiveness, and protecting the environment. We spoke with...

By implementing the circular model, society gains numerous benefits, fosters innovation, creates new jobs, and establishes longterm economic stability. Additionally, the circular economy promotes responsible consumption behavior, increasing awareness about preserving natural...

The circular economy is becoming an increasingly important concept in global efforts towards sustainable development, and its implementation in Serbia could bring numerous economic, environmental, and social benefits. To explore how the...

The production of solid municipal waste, which amounted to 2.3 billion tons in 2023, is projected to increase to 3.8 billion tons by 2050. In 2020, the global direct costs of waste...

S orting, processing, and reusing waste materials are key steps toward achieving the goals of a circular economy. The CircuBot project, funded by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia as...

The ecological crisis is a global challenge requiring collective effort, but local initiatives tailored to the needs of communities and their environments often serve as the starting points for change. While small...

The assessment by the European Environment Agency (EEA) provides an overview of progress in achieving the objectives set within the 8th Environment Action Programme (EAP), which serves as the framework for the...

In a world where business success often conflicts with ecological challenges, ABB provides an inspiring example of how responsible business practices can go hand in hand with environmental preservation. Through innovative solutions,...

The European Commission has published updated environmental standards aimed at reducing the impact of industrial facilities, including forges and foundries, on the environment. These changes are part of the Industrial Emissions Directive,...

Eight out of ten items currently on my random desk are made of plastic—the only exceptions being a glass cup and the chocolate wrapper I just finished eating. Plastic has become so...

In the municipality of Genk, Belgium, the world’s largest circular and lightweight solar installation was presented, located on the roof of the SABIC company. This unique solar system generates 2,000 MWh of electricity...

With an overall recycling rate of 72 percent, well above the European average of 58 percent, and a circular material use rate of 18.7 percent, compared to the EU average of 11.5...

In June 1972, dozens of countries convened in Stockholm, Sweden, for the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, the first global gathering on the environment. Among the largest delegations was Belgium,...

The SEE ENERGY 2024 conference which has become a gathering place for domestic and regional experts in the field of sustainable energy, will be held on October 23 and 24 at the...

When people neglect to take care of their health, they also distanced themselves from nature. In the same way, neglecting nature inevitably endangers a person’s health. In a world where the awareness...