
Tag: waste
Cigarette butts – from waste to asphalt mixture
The health hazard that cigarette consumption causes for both active and passive smokers is a problem that most people are familiar with. In the EU countries, cigarette packets feature disturbing photos and...
THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION FOR THE TRANSITION TO CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS) has carried out numerous activities related to the green transformation of the Serbian economy. First and foremost, the focus is on training and...
OVERVIEW OF THE SITUATION IN SERBIA REGARDING THE TRANSITION TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Numerous analyses of various social aspects point to the fact that the coming decades will bring us an increase in the demand for resources. Considering the exploitation of natural resources that are...
Once enough to stain shirt collars, smog is lifting over greater Seoul
Cho Jang-hun remembers a time in the 1990s when it was almost impossible to escape the dirty air from exhaust fumes, coal-fired power plants and massive industrial projects that hung over his...
FROM BILLBOARDS TO 21ST CENTURY FASHION
In the age of the consumer society and the fast pace of life, billboards, advertisements, and slogans do not last long. Very quickly, each of them becomes replaced by some newer content....
FROM ANTIQUE CUTLERY TO UNIQUE JEWELRY
Every home has items that will end up as waste in the future. Some are intended for one-time use, and among others, there are those with a lifetime of several decades. Those...
INNOVATIVE PROBIOTIC DRINK HEALTHIER FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE
And while Serbia lags behind more developed countries in many respects, it is also proud of its young, talented people who win awards at knowledge competitions. The Biljna tajna student team stands...
Looking back at top moments for the environment in 2023
The last year has been a hard one for the planet. The Earth sweltered under record heat, nature continued its precipitous decline and pollution continued to claim millions of lives.
But amid all...
What to expect during pivotal talks to end plastic pollution
Negotiators will gather in Nairobi, Kenya, from 13-19 November for the latest in a series of talks designed to forge a legally binding global instrument to end plastic pollution.
The discussions, which represent...
A STORY INSPIRED BY THE LOVE AND CARE OF CHILDREN
The Alkaloid pharmaceutical company recently celebrated the 45th anniversary of one of its most recognizable brands – Becutan, a collection of skincare products for babies and children.
The story of Becutan is firmly...
THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE OIL INDUSTRY: REDUCTION OF RAW MATERIALS, WASTE AND EMISSIONS
According to the official data posted on the website of the European Parliament, 2.2 billion tonnes of waste are generated in the European Union each year. More than a quarter of it...
MIXKON CONNECTS INDUSTRY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE
Waste from most factories creates landfills, contaminates soil and groundwater, and frequently and significantly affects large bodies of water. Factories like chemical factories, steel mills, crude oil refineries, and aluminium smelters are...
2023 Champions of the Earth award to celebrate pioneering efforts to end plastic pollution
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will announce next week the five winners of the 2023 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour.
The award, now in its 19th year,...
EU packaging waste generation with record increase
From parcels for online purchases to coffee-to-go cups, packaging is almost everywhere. In 2021, the EU generated 188.7 kg packaging waste per inhabitant, 10.8 kg more per person than in 2020, the...
3 myths about zero waste explained
Waste is becoming an increasingly pressing issue: for our environment, for our societies, and for human health. Moving towards a zero-waste future is not just a lofty goal but a necessity. And...
SDGs & me: Responsible consumption and production
Consumption and production patterns have wide environmental and social impacts. The Sustainable Development Goal 'Responsible consumption and production' (SDG 12) calls for action on many fronts. These include the adoption of sustainable...