Sometimes one could get the impression that the world of recycling only revolves around plastics recycling. We also have a lot to say about that topic in this issue. However, there are other challenges to face, including the growing amount of waste textiles and the loss of value in e-waste. However, the good thing is that someone usually comes up with a solution to most of these problems.
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A report provides an analysis of the current situation and challenges regarding the treatment of waste textiles and points out possible ways of solving the problem.
Source: Nextek
Honing in on the plastic waste challenge
The vision of a world where we use resources sparingly and recycle endlessly is still just that â a vision. The hard fact is that we are unlikely to achieve a circular economy any time soon.
Source: Ed Bruno/Germany; pixabay.com
Keeping track of your valuables
A large proportion of the value of electronic products becomes lost at the end-of-life stage due to improper treatment. Their life cycles could even be extended if the right information were available.
Source: Daniela Friebel
Low-tech construction, material approach and circularity
Archtitect Andrea Klinge provides key insights on the circular economy in the construction sector in Berlin and beyond.
Source: photosforyou; pixabay.com
Plastic packaging needs a radical change
TheEuropean Academic Science Advisory Council adds some more food for thought to this discussion with its study âPackaging plastics in the circular economyâ.
Source: ReNew ELP
The advance of chemical recycling
The way in which plastic waste is managed must change â and this needs to be coupled with a drive to reduce carbon emissions and the use of fossil resources in new plastics.
Source: prvideotv; pixabay.com
Well-meant solution with unwanted side-effects
The landfill directive has a 10 per cent target. This may sound better than nothing, but according to a paper published by Zero Waste Europe, it may even make things worse.
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RECYCLING magazine 02 / 2020
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