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Ukraine's first waste-to-energy plant may be shut down due to the Zhytomyr City Council
Ukraine's first waste-to-energy plant may be shut down due to the Zhytomyr City Council

Despite rising costs across the board, the city does not want to revise the rates

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

Public funds were likely embezzled during the renovation of a landfill in Lutsk
Public funds were likely embezzled during the renovation of a landfill in Lutsk

Law enforcement officers searched the contractor's offices, and the court ordered the seizure of documents and office equipment

The contractor was delaying the construction of a waste-to-energy plant. Lviv terminated the contract
The contractor was delaying the construction of a waste-to-energy plant. Lviv terminated the contract

It is not yet known when the plant will finally begin operations. Further details will be provided at a later date

A fleet of cleaning drones will clear European seas of debris
A fleet of cleaning drones will clear European seas of debris

Underwater drones can distinguish between debris and have already retrieved tires, fences, and even parts of ships

How and why to sort trash: a simple step to help the environment
How and why to sort trash: a simple step to help the environment

It’s best to start with one type of waste and then add other types later

The garbage problem: how bad is it and what can everyone do about it?
The garbage problem: how bad is it and what can everyone do about it?

Reasons range from imperfect waste management at the state and municipal levels to people's lack of eco-friendly habits

Sweden allocates over $20 million more for waste management in Ukraine
Sweden allocates over $20 million more for waste management in Ukraine

As part of pilot measures, four regions are already purchasing waste collection equipment and re-equipping landfills

EU takes Romania to court over landfill issues
EU takes Romania to court over landfill issues

The country had almost 20 years to do so, but has still not closed several dangerous landfills

Searches at Dnipro City Hall: three regions investigate embezzlement of state funds on waste
Searches at Dnipro City Hall: three regions investigate embezzlement of state funds on waste

The police are also working at a landfill site and at a number of addresses linked to individuals involved in the criminal case

Kyiv residents can hand in old appliances for recycling free of charge until December 30
Kyiv residents can hand in old appliances for recycling free of charge until December 30

The municipal enterprise accepts various devices, from gadget chargers to old refrigerators