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March 30 – International zero waste day
March 30 – International zero waste day

In 2026, food waste became a central issue, as humanity throws away one-fifth of the food available

Japan will assist Ukraine in implementing green industrial technologies
Japan will assist Ukraine in implementing green industrial technologies

The country is ready to invest in the development of the circular economy, renewable energy, and the implementation of digital innovations

Top 5 strategic documents currently being worked on by the Ministry of Economy
Top 5 strategic documents currently being worked on by the Ministry of Economy

The main thing is that they do not remain just ambitious intentions on paper, as is often the case with us

The new customs classification of plastics will come into effect in 2028. What will change?
The new customs classification of plastics will come into effect in 2028. What will change?

Separate categories will include both more detailed waste materials and individual items, from cotton buds to garbage bags

Where in Kyiv can you dispose of Christmas trees for ecological recycling?
Where in Kyiv can you dispose of Christmas trees for ecological recycling?

The trees will be turned into wood chips, which will later be used to mulch urban tree pits

Only nine EU countries meet household waste recycling targets
Only nine EU countries meet household waste recycling targets

Household, office, and retail waste still accounts for 27% of all waste in the European Union

Ukraine presented its strategy for green industrial recovery at UNIDO GC21
Ukraine presented its strategy for green industrial recovery at UNIDO GC21

Ukraine's investment potential is estimated at $524 billion

European Parliament wants to extend manufacturers' responsibility for car recycling
European Parliament wants to extend manufacturers' responsibility for car recycling

Imports of used vehicles from Europe may decrease

New rules on recycling used batteries will come into force in the EU this month
New rules on recycling used batteries will come into force in the EU this month

The measures will facilitate the recovery and recycling of critical and strategic raw materials on which the green transition depends

EU governments close to agreeing on target for recycled plastic content in new cars – media
EU governments close to agreeing on target for recycled plastic content in new cars – media

A study of potential targets for steel and aluminum will be prepared by the end of 2026

Korean company to help Ukraine build ecological roads
Korean company to help Ukraine build ecological roads

The modernization of the R-55 highway may become a pilot project