Tag: waste
Food waste is decreasing – yet Swedes throw away 14 billion worth of food
On average, every Swede throws away 1,330 kroner worth of edible food every year, according to the Swedish Food Agency’s compilation, The authority has combined data from the Swedish Environmental…
The Sami village after the state’s announcement: “Didn’t think they would waste money”
Unna Tjerusj was one of four Sami villages along with Ran, Sirges and Baste that sued the state at the end of May. They believe that they have the exclusive…
Waste plant on fire – heavy smoke development
Updated 12.20 | Published 12.11 share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screen A waste facility in Vänersborg is on fire with heavy smoke developing as a result. Stock image. Photo: Henrik Montgomery/TT…
New waste sorting law comes into effect in 2025 – you have to do it
New laws and regulations are introduced every year. At the beginning of 2024, several new laws began to apply, including reduced petrol and diesel tax, reduced tax on pensions and…
Three options to reduce waste on vacation
News Published on 11/08/2024 at 1:04 p.m. updated on 11/08/2024 at 1:04 p.m. Reading 2 min. Is it harder to be eco-friendly on vacation? While those most committed to the…
In Hérault, dromedaries to raise awareness among holidaymakers about waste collection
News Published on 07/21/2024 at 2:03 p.m. Updated 07/21/2024 at 2:03 p.m. Reading 3 min. Under a blazing sun, two dromedaries, Lili and Touareg, crisscross the beach at Frontignan (Hérault):…
Mountains of waste next to the containers in Utrecht: ‘Why do people do this?’
You would think: the solution for all the ‘additional placements’, or the bags that are next to the containers, is simple. Throw your garbage bag away properly, or keep it…
Sweden’s oldest spice jar is wanted to reduce food waste
In a competition, Sweden’s oldest spice jar is now wanted, because they want to test how it tastes.The goal is to reduce wastage and show that food survives long after…
Violent incident at recycling station in Baarn after discussion about amount of waste offered
The incident followed a discussion between the employee and a visitor to the station about the maximum amount of construction and demolition waste to be offered. Alderman Mark Eijbaard condemns…
Norfolk residents share opinions about curbside waste collection
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Jul 09, 2024 • 2 minute read Getty Images/iStockphoto Norfolk residents have lots of opinions about their garbage. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has…