Recycling

Henkel reduces CO2 emissions in production by 60 percent

Henkel reduced its overall CO2 emissions in production by 61 percent per metric ton of product compared to the base year 2010, the company has said in a statement.

It increased the proportion of electricity purchased from renewable sources to 89 percent, while 14 further sites were converted to carbon-neutral production in 2023.

105 tons of paper recycled through Zero Waste Project in parliament

Within the scope of the Zero Waste Project aiming at reducing Türkiye's waste burden, 105 tons of paper and cardboard were recycled in the parliament in 2023, officals have informed. 

The project, which is carried out under the auspices of first lady Emine Erdoğan has been meticulously implemented by the parliament since 2018.

Fire breaks out in scrap metal recycling yard in Thessaloniki

A fire broke out under undetermined conditions at a scrap metal recycling yard in Diavata near the northern port city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday. 

Successive explosions are allegedly taking place, while fragments are reportedly being propelled into the surrounding area. 

Firefighting forces have been dispatched to the scene, and traffic regulations have been implemented.

Corfu landfill stalled, again

Waste management on Corfu is at a dead end again after the tender for the construction of a processing plant and landfill was canceled for a third time. As a result, the three municipalities of the island and neighboring Paxos will continue to send their waste to Ioannina and Vonitsa on the mainland, with the cost of transportation and disposal exceeding €14 million annually.

The world’s biggest jeweler now only sources recycled metals

Pandora, known for its affordable sterling-silver charm bracelets, is the world's largest jewelry company by volume: The Danish chain sells more than 100 million pieces annually. This week, it announced that it is now sourcing only 100% recycled silver and gold for its collections.

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