waste

For a cleaner future: the impact of selective waste collection in Bahía Blanca

Garbage represents a significant worldwide problem. In particular, Argentina produces an average of 45,000 tons of household waste daily, which is equivalent to one ton of waste every two seconds. One way to take care of the environment is...

Córdoba: Over 1000 tonnes of used tires removed

The Ministry of Environment and Circular Economy of the Province of Córdoba reported in the last hours that more than 1000 tons of used tires have been removed. This has been happening since September 2024, when the measure was implemented....

Which countries are the biggest ocean plastic polluters?

Every year, the pollution of the oceans with plastics grows. Millions of tons are generated worldwide, as only a small part is recycled. After their life cycle, half of these waste materials have a second life, they are incinerated or...

Food waste: 16 million tons are lost in Argentina, how to prevent it?

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), food waste has reached staggering numbers worldwide. "More than 1000 million meals are wasted every day, equivalent to 1.3 meals per day for each hungry person in the...

Santa Fe: Progress in the cleaning and sanitation of the Ludueña stream.

The Municipality and the government of Santa Fe are moving forward together with the cleaning and sanitation tasks of the Ludueña stream. They are located in a sector in the northwest of Rosario for the removal and disposal of...

Junín launches its first comprehensive recycling campaign

The Subsecretary of Environment invited the community to join the first comprehensive recycling campaign, an initiative that seeks to promote environmental awareness and facilitate the correct treatment of recyclable waste. Residents could bring recyclable materials such as paper and cardboard,...

San Pablo dumps 58 tons of waste in the rivers in the wealthiest area of the city.

A serious situation regarding waste disposal is making noise in Brazil. São Paulo dumps 58 tons of waste in the rivers and tributaries of the Alto Tietê Basin. The amount is equivalent to the content of about six regular garbage...

Grape pomace: from waste to resources in the battle against cancer

The grape pomace is the main solid byproduct generated during wine production, and it is generally considered as waste. However, the growing concern regarding the negative impact on the environment caused by poor management of agro-industrial waste has encouraged...

Capilla del Monte: Health and Environmental Crisis Due to Open-Air Landfill

After a major fire in November 2023 and under pressure from collective complaints from 38 neighbors for breach of public duty and health damages, the municipality of Capilla del Monte, Córdoba, promised to close its open dump for February...

Worms that eat plastic only convert it into microplastics discovered

For several years, scientists considered larvae as a possible solution for plastic decomposition. However, recent studies have debunked this hypothesis. Although the larvae could chew plastic, they were unable to digest it properly. Instead, they turned it into microplastics,...

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The Sierra de Las Quijadas National Park is open to visitors.

The **Sierra de Las Quijadas National Park** has opened its doors to visitors. The federal entity has invited residents...