Climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity. Three major global problems that the circular economy can address. In addition, circularity has many health benefits, thanks to the reduction of environmental impacts, better management of resources and advances in food security. Ultimately, the circular economy is essential to achieving the United…

An economy capable of creating employment opportunities is essential. However, it is even more so in times of recession like the present. Therefore, now that both governments and the private sector have opted to invest in “green” or neutral economic recovery strategies, it is important to assess the potential use…

The COVID-19 pandemic has penalized many sectors. Among them, the one dedicated to the recycling of waste, since its production and results have been affected by the health crisis. So much so that the trajectory of sustained growth in the volume of recycled waste decreased by 8% in 2020 compared…

Digitalization is transforming the way we live, interact and work in the 21st century and is permeating into all areas and sectors, including environmental technology. This progress has allowed a more efficient waste management regime and thus reduce the amount of raw material extracted or imported, avoiding the environmental and climatic…

If Internet data traffic continues to increase, by the end of 2021 a forest of approximately 115,000 km2 will be needed to absorb the carbon emitted The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it, almost a year ago, the paralysis of the country. The population was under strict confinement for several months,…

According to the R-PET industry study by ICIS, the collection volume of post-consumer PET bottles reached 2.2 million tonnes in 2019, an increase of a 5% compared to 2018, which is the highest growth rate recorded in several years. However, the overall collection rate in the European Union increased by…