Waste Management World
- UK: Calls grow loud for Amazon ‘anti-waste law’ July 23, 2021The global online retailer has been accused of destroying in-date groceries as well as electronic goods such as laptops and TV’s.
- France’s Article 80 to derail US fruit and vegetable exports July 23, 2021A French ban on non-biodegradable produce stickers may threaten US fruit and vegetable exports as well as obstruct the EU single market.
- EU Commission report calls for new recycling category for Light-EV batteries July 23, 2021Waste collection and recycling rates for batteries used in light vehicles such as e-bikes could be improved by the institution of a fifth recycling category, a report finds.
- UK: Lack of regulatory oversight leads to spike in waste crime July 23, 2021The lack of regulatory oversight in the UK has led to an increase in fly-tipping and illegal waste sites, with waste crime amounting to a net worth of £924 million pounds.
- Discarded electronic devices upcycled into Olympic medals July 23, 2021Used smartphones and laptops get a second life as part of Tokyo 2020.