Upstream interventions for waste reduction are currently underfunded compared to downstream solutions like recycling and recovery, which developing countries may lack capacity for. Financing must support a just transition for informal waste workers, NGOs urge. https://www.eco-business.com/news/redesign-reuse-refill-experts-call-for-upstream-solutions-to-be-prioritised-to-end-plastic-pollution/

Thousands of plastic tubes and bottle tops are washing up on the Cornish coastline near Falmouth https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ljn8r7qn5o

The state of Polokwane Municipality’s garbage dump site has reached a critical level, raising serious environmental health concerns.

MINING PROWESS EnviroServ’s expertise in handling hazardous waste materials, such as rehabilitating land, legacy stockpiles, chemicals, tailings and heavy metals, is crucial in protecting the environment, wildlife and communities https://engineeringnews.co.za/article/enviroserv-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-sustainable-practices-2025-02-21

BSI’s revised waste management specification introduces new requirements for climate risk assessment and enhanced performance reporting to support organizations in improving waste management processes. https://resource.co/article/bsi-updates-waste-management-specification

Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh. https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/02/12/air-purifiers-masks-and-staying-indoors-how-to-reduce-your-risk-from-air-pollution

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has called on residents and businesses to exercise caution and follow protocols for the safe handling and disposal of all types of waste, especially hazardous waste. https://infrastructurenews.co.za/2025/02/11/residents-urged-to-handle-waste-disposal-wisely/

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has called on residents and businesses to exercise caution and follow protocols for the safe handling and disposal of all types of waste, especially hazardous waste. https://allafrica.com/stories/202502100440.html

A person’s ability to focus on everyday tasks is affected by short-term exposure to air pollution, a study has found. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/06/air-pollution-affects-peoples-ability-to-focus-on-everyday-tasks-study-finds

In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, statistics emerged showing significant discrepancies in mortality by county. https://today.uconn.edu/2025/02/air-pollution-worsened-covid-19-mortality-especially-in-vulnerable-communities/