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Major environmental issues represented by plastic pollution and threats to human health are significant. Developing and adopting biodegradable plastics offers a possible solution to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly world. To fully understand the effectiveness of biodegradable plastics against plastic pollution, investigations into their full lifecycle, goals, and manufacturing guidelines are crucial. Composting …

Biodegradable Plastics – The Solution to Plastic Pollution? Read More »

Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/assorted-plastic-bottles-802221/ Plastic is everywhere. It can currently be found in the widest variety of objects and products. Plastic is used to store drinks and food, as cosmetic packaging, nets, and bags. It can also be found in toys, paint, clothes, furniture, and tyres. We encounter plastics in our homes, on the street, in a …

Are microplastics a threat to human health and life? Read More »

The European Commission started web-based consultations with citizens and experts to gain feedback and develop a new EU Soil Strategy for 2030. Among its objectives are the health, restoration and protection of soil. Consultations are an excellent opportunity for the public to shape the future of European soil after the terrible droughts and fires in …

Europe calls for soil protection Read More »

Climate change can no longer be ignored. Emissions continue to rise, and as a result, the temperature is also rising: the Earth is now 1°C warmer than it was two centuries ago. However, this is not the only impact climate change has on the environment. There are other consequences, such as intense droughts, extreme weather, …

Climate change: education for sustainability Read More »

Regenerating nature, respecting biodiversity, ensuring a dignified life for all people is an urgent duty that can no longer be avoided. Giving value to the environment on which depends our future as a species and the future of the planet we live on requires the abandonment of unsustainable practices and an urgent systemic change. However, …

GreenComp: The European sustainability competence framework Read More »