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The Circular Economy Illusion: Textile Waste Exports to the Global South
Every year, millions of tonnes of second-hand clothing depart from ports in the Global North, packaged under the narrative of sustainability and the “circular...
Who Bears the Hidden Cost when the World’s e-waste Burden Falls on the Global South?
In today’s digital age, we live in an ever-accelerating cycle of technological consumption. Every year, millions of people around the world rush to replace...
Rethinking the SDG Commitment of Indonesia’s Pharmaceutical Industry
The issue of pharmaceutical waste, ranging from expired or unused medications to effluents from pharmaceutical production, has increasingly drawn serious attention in Indonesia over...
AI-powered robots help tackle Europe’s growing e-waste problem
EU-funded researchers have developed adaptable robots that could transform the way we recycle electronic waste, benefiting both the environment and the economy.
By Kaja Šeruga
Just...
The Urgency of Textile Waste in Nations and Its Implications for the SDGs and Pollution
Textile waste is a pressing global environmental and socio-economic issue. The textile industry, driven by fast fashion, contributes significantly to pollution, resource depletion, and...
Addressing the Challenges of Solid Waste Management in Pacinan, Kepuhteluk, Bawean Island
The challenges of Solid Waste Management (SWM) have lingered in every region in the world, be it a high or lower-income country. Rural areas–especially...
Harmonizing ESG Principles and Circular Economy Strategies for E-Waste Management in Indonesia
Industrialization, population growth, and the launch of innovative electronic products have posed various challenges in both developed and developing countries, including Indonesia. One of...
To secure raw materials, Europe turns to recycling
Extracting gold, silver and other commodities from discarded goods has industrial, geopolitical and environmental benefits for the EU.
By Tom Cassauwers
Dr John Bediako has criss-crossed...
Can Uzbekistan Find Effective Waste Sorting Solutions?
Multiple attempts to implement waste sorting practices in Uzbekistan, led by both governmental and international organizations, have been discontinued.
According to the World Bank report,...
In India, natural ways to clean up wastewater promise big benefits
European researchers are working alongside Indian experts to rethink the collection, decontamination and reuse of sewage in the world’s most populous country.
By HELEN MASSY-BERESFORD
Winding its...