Waste — latest ecology news
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
The country still lacks an effective asbestos management system
If plastic consumption is not restricted, its amount in the environment could double by 2040
If you throw a fluorescent lamp in the household waste, you can get a fine of up to 1360 UAH
Land in the mountains, forests, and on the coast remains a tempting target for violators
The largest amount of biogas can be obtained if organic waste is collected separately at large landfills and kept under an impermeable membrane