‘Urban mining’ offers green solution to old solar panels
By Paula RAMON YUMA, United States, Dec 23, 2023 (AFP) - As the world pivots from planet-warming fossil fuels to…
3 years ago
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Global plastic waste on track to triple by 2060
A world severely blighted by plastic pollution is on track to see the use of plastics nearly triple in less…
4 years ago
‘Chemical recycling’ of plastic slammed by environmental group
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (AFP) - Most plastic "advanced recycling" plants in the United States aren't actually recycling plastic but…
4 years ago
Tunisia recyclers struggle to tackle mountains of waste
by Aymen Jamli and Amal Belalloufi Agence France-Presse MGHIRA, Tunisia (AFP) - "When I see plastic, I see money," says…
5 years ago
Firm transforms waste as Morocco faces trash ‘time bomb’
by Kaouthar Oudrhiri Agence France-Presse MEKNES, Morocco (AFP) - Recycling in Morocco may be in its infancy, but the North…
5 years ago
Chile’s desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers
by Paula BUSTAMANTE Agence France-Presse ALTO HOSPICIO, Chile (AFP) - A mountain of discarded clothing including Christmas sweaters and ski…
5 years ago
From window to jug: Lebanese recycle glass from Beirut blast
by Susannah Walden Agence France-Presse TRIPOLI, Lebanon (AFP) — Standing in a pile of broken glass in northern Lebanon, a man…
6 years ago
In Norway, bottles made of plastic are still fantastic
By Pierre-Henry DESHAYES Agence France-Presse FETSUND, Norway (AFP) — One at a time, the elderly lady places her empties into the…
6 years ago
Uruguayan project uses virtual money to encourage plastic recycling
by Pablo IZMIRLIAN Agence France-Presse PIRIÁPOLIS, Uruguay (AFP) -- On a hot summer's day in southern Uruguay, Graciela Martinez weighs…
6 years ago
Palace: Albayalde still has “full trust, confidence” of President Duterte
(Eagle News)--Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde still has the "full trust and confidence" of President Rodrigo Duterte. Presidential Spokesperson…
7 years ago
China plastic waste ban throws global recycling into chaos
https://youtu.be/wQYMDXZDj-E by Sam Reeves Agence France Presse Jenjarom, Malaysia (AFP) -- Pictures by Mohd Rasfan and Brenton Edwards. Video by…
7 years ago
Because of poverty, this old lady made a house out of plastic bottles
Can you build a house entirely made of plastic bottles? This 86-year old woman did it 12 years ago, and…
9 years ago
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