Waste — latest ecology news

Lawmakers are themselves creating a discrepancy with European standards that will hinder the achievement of European recycling targets

Up to 3 million tons of food end up being disposed of each year, most of which is still safe to eat

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

Crushed and processed remains of buildings and structures can replace sand and gravel

Residents can dispose of waste that cannot be thrown away in a regular trash can free of charge

Communities are already deciding on the allocation of land plots for construction

The Ukrainian waste management system will initially fully comply with European standards

In fact, companies themselves choose which law to follow, which creates risks of conflicts with regulatory authorities

They demand that the authorities listen to them and start working together to resolve pressing issues

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

The existing problems have been significantly exacerbated by the full-scale war

Sludge flowed out of the plant for hours, poisoning fields and flooding roads