Scientists from Northwestern University have developed an innovative and sustainable method regarding the recycling of plastic waste, specifically polyethylene terephthalate (PET), one of the most common polymers in the world.
This approach uses air humidity as a key resource, eliminating...
The recycling plant "La Metropolitana", in San Luis, reinserted 20 tons of cardboard into the circular economy system. The province showed a strong commitment in the four Treatment and Recycling of Urban Solid Waste (RSU) plants in the district.
Each...
Annually, 350 million tons of plastic waste are generated worldwide. Recent research indicates that 1.7 million tons of this waste ends up in the ocean. The World Economic Forum forecasts that plastic production will double in the next 20...
A comprehensive recycling program in Misiones has already brought successful results. The one carried out by the Municipality of Eldorado is becoming a key initiative for the circular economy in the city.
During last year, they transformed more than 7000...
Plastic, one of the most widespread pollutants in the world, represents **a critical threat to the environment**. According to the **UN**, if collective measures are not taken, the global production of **plastic bags** and their use could reach an...
The City Council of Barcelona announced a pilot experiment with smart containers in four areas of the city.
Although the exact locations have not been defined yet, this initiative aims to optimize efficiency in selective waste collection and move towards...
For the first time in the province, waste will be separated in a local prison. The program initially covers the penitentiary facility located in La Botija, Ayacucho department.
It is part of the comprehensive Solid Urban Waste (RSU) treatment system...
Thanks to the effort of the workers and an efficient separation system, 'Peuma', a recycling plant in San Luis, managed to recover 25 tons of recyclable material from 10 municipalities, avoiding the creation of new open-air landfills and promoting...
Although progress has been made in the study of **(https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/alarmante-hallan-concentraciones-record-de-microplasticos-en-la-antartida/)** in the oceans, research related to **rivers**, particularly in **Latin America and the Caribbean**, is limited.
An analysis published in Science in 2024 estimated that between 10 and 40 million...
Córdoba announced the closure of two open-air landfills. These are located in the towns of Altos de Chipión and La Paquita in the San Justo department.
The measure was carried out by the provincial government, through the Ministry of Environment...
