recycling
France’s recycling model inspires global plastic waste reforms
France’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) programme is gaining renewed global attention as governments seek sustainable ways to reduce plastic pollution. Launched over three decades ago, the system shifts the...
Vietnam’s recycling industry faces EPR overhaul
Vietnam's recycling industry is undergoing a profound shift due to the introduction of EPR regulations. The new law, under Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP, mandates that manufacturers and importers take responsibility...
Quebec overhauls recycling system
As of 1 January 2025, Quebec residents now follow uniform recycling rules, regardless of their municipality. This change, part of a sweeping reform to simplify recycling and increase efficiency,...
Taco Bell chicken nuggets: All about new menu item and how to earn rewards
What's NewTaco Bell will release its new Crispy Chicken Nuggets with three sauce pairings nationwide on December 19 and is offering customers extra rewards points for returning used sauce...
Massive Baltimore brushfire closes roads, rail, schools
A massive, wind-driven brushfire erupted at a wood recycling yard in Baltimore, Maryland, on Thursday evening.The persistent blaze lead to widespread disruptions, including the closure of sections of Interstate...
UN plastic treaty talks were not a failure, experts say at Newsweek panel
On the heels of global negotiations over a plastic waste treaty, Newsweek Environmental Sustainability and Governance Editor Jeff Young hosted a panel discussion on current efforts to reduce plastic...
