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?? EU member states reach deal on air pollution deal

Lawmakers reached a deal to further curtail air pollution across the EU and align air quality standards with the World Health Organization in a bid to reach zero pollution by 2050, during inter-institutional negotiations in Brussels. Strictest air pollution limits and access to justice for citizens are key aspects of the agreement. Read more

?? MSCI published "Sustainability and Climate Trends to Watch for 2024"

The MSCI Inc. published the 2024 edition of its Sustainability and Climate Trends to Watch report. The report looks into the widespread adoption of AI in reshaping our work landscape. Issues like forced labor and deforestation also turn up as regulatory risks. What else might 2024 bring? Read more

?? EGA, Crown and Canpack launch Every Can Counts campaign

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has partnered with beverage can-makers Crown Holdings, Inc. and CANPACK Group to launch Every Can Counts, an innovative campaign that aims to encourage consumers to recycle used aluminium drink cans, boosting the circular economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The UAE chapter, which held its first public events during COP28, is the third non-European chapter after Brazil and the USA. Read more

?? How to increase recycling rates using an incentivized recycling model?

Leverage our pioneering approach to recycling through rewards in cash or points for recycled packaging. By encouraging the separation of packaging waste right at the source, we not only improve material recovery but also conserve valuable resources and notably increase collection rates. Our system completes the recycling loop, minimizes waste, and elevates the recycling rate of premium raw materials. Download our detailed case study to discover the full advantages. Download now

?? Boost Your Higg Index scores with WasteDashboard

Sustainability is key in the evolving #textile industry. With only 1% of textile waste currently recycled, it's clear that change is necessary. The upcoming #CSRD will significantly impact fashion, highlighting the need for companies to adapt quickly. As the 2024 deadline for CSRD approaches, the Higg Index becomes crucial for developing effective sustainability strategies and ensuring consistent data across the supply chain. Download our comprehensive guide to discover the full potential of the Higg Index and how WasteDashboard can elevate your environmental performance. Download now

?? Beef trade risks key brazil ecosystem

Beef production by three of the world's biggest meatpackers has been linked to illegal deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado. The Cerrado which is the largest grassland in the world, hosts 5% of the world's species. An upcoming EU law to reduce the import of products from deforested land does not include much of the Cerrado, as it is not considered a forest under the legislation. Read more

?? Where in Europe is facing historic drought this winter?

High temperatures and low rainfall have left parts of the Mediterranean in a critical condition. Earlier this month, Catalonia declared a drought emergency. Around 17 per cent of EU territory is now facing serious drought conditions, according to the European Drought Observatory’s latest update. Read more