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Where to dispose of batteries, thermometers and lamps in Lviv: schedule and addresses
Where to dispose of batteries, thermometers and lamps in Lviv: schedule and addresses

Each Lviv resident can donate 10 fluorescent lamps, 5 thermometers and 10 kg of batteries for free

The plastic recycling industry is under threat in the EU
The plastic recycling industry is under threat in the EU

The EU is preparing a new Regulation on packaging and packaging waste, which sets requirements for the content of secondary raw materials and the level of recycling

Discussion of the Draft Strategy for Reforming Environmental Control Started at the SEI
Discussion of the Draft Strategy for Reforming Environmental Control Started at the SEI

Draft Law No. 3091 "On State Environmental Control" is awaiting second reading from 2021

ETS may reduce the competitiveness of Ukrainian products – Semkiv
ETS may reduce the competitiveness of Ukrainian products – Semkiv

From 2026, the USA, Great Britain and Latin American countries will implement their CBAM counterparts

Lutsk authorities and the EBRD agree on terms of construction of a waste processing complex
Lutsk authorities and the EBRD agree on terms of construction of a waste processing complex

This will help create infrastructure for the production of organic fertilizers and fuel

CBAM can increase the price of metal from Ukraine by €100 per ton – Antipov
CBAM can increase the price of metal from Ukraine by €100 per ton – Antipov

Competitors from other countries will also incur similar additional costs

Ecopark Osokorky caught fire in Kyiv. Photos and videos from the place
Ecopark Osokorky caught fire in Kyiv. Photos and videos from the place

Eco-activists suspect that the fire was caused by arson to expand the development

The content of toxic gases in the air of Kyiv exceeded the permissible norm by 4 times
The content of toxic gases in the air of Kyiv exceeded the permissible norm by 4 times

Specialists of the observatory analyzed 1,464 air samples

School in Gostomel to be equipped with solar panels for Greenpeace money
School in Gostomel to be equipped with solar panels for Greenpeace money

This will ensure uninterrupted operation of the school and the shelter in the event of a power outage

An entrepreneur who embezzled UAH 3 million from forestry programs will be tried in Zakarpattia
An entrepreneur who embezzled UAH 3 million from forestry programs will be tried in Zakarpattia

He faces up to 12 years in prison and confiscation of property

The world celebrates Energy Efficiency Day: interesting facts
The world celebrates Energy Efficiency Day: interesting facts

In the EU, buildings account for 40% of electricity and heat energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions

A number of EU countries achieved the energy goal of sustainable development before 2030
A number of EU countries achieved the energy goal of sustainable development before 2030

Sweden, Finland and Latvia get 40% of their energy from renewable sources