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France ranks highest in Europe for food sustainability

A national commitment to recycling saw France named Europe's 'global top performer' in the Food Sustainability Index 2017.

08/12/2017

Living

From dumpster to department store

This is the story of Remesh, the brand leading the upcycling movement in Romania.

06/12/2017

Belgium

Using 3D-printing to recycle plastic

A Belgian start-up has been using 3D-printing technology to turn old plastic into sunglasses.

09/09/2017

Economy

Samsung to recycle 157 tonnes of rare metals from its recalled Galaxy Note 7s

Samsung plans to recycle 157 tonnes of rare metals, including gold, and to reuse as many parts as possible from its recalled Galaxy Note 7s in an attempt to reduce the environmental impact.

18/07/2017

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'Electric' bacteria can purify sewage water - fast

Harnessing bacteria that produce electricity and break down organic waste, a European research project is developing a new, environmentally friendly way to purify sewage water in small communities.

01/05/2017

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Takeaway: Clear advantage

Does this look like sewage treatment plant to you?

01/05/2017

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Trash to treasure: how can we extract valuable resources from production waste?

Greek scientists have developed a technology that allows them to obtain rare earth elements (REEs) from waste ore in an economical and environmentally friendly…

26/04/2017

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Takeaway: Treasure from waste

This red mud, the leftovers from aluminium production, is more than just waste.

24/04/2017

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Legumes see new life in flowerpots

From Italy to Slovenia, European bioplastics research is booming and blooming.

17/04/2017

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Takeaway: Zero waste from green waste

This flower pot is made with a new bioplastic Instead of oil, it is made with waste from the legume industry Vegetal proteins and fibers are extracted and mixed with biopolymer This eco-friendly mater

17/04/2017

Business Planet

The rebirth of construction waste in Slovenia

This week on Business Planet we investigate how Slovenia is tackling construction and demolition waste, thanks to the European project REBIRTH.

07/04/2017

Spotlight

Japanese innovation serves sustainability

This edition of Spotlight looks at how Japanese innovation serves sustainability

22/03/2017

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Dyed without waste - developing a process to save water in the textile industry

This edition of Futuris visited a factory in Belgium which specialises in dyeing fabrics.

20/03/2017

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Takeaway: Dyed without waste

Would you drink this water?

20/03/2017

Japan

Mobiles to medals: Old phones to be recycled for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

With environmentalists warning that the world is on the brink of climate disaster, recycling is a hot topic at the moment.

16/02/2017

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The future of food technology

In a special edition of Futuris, we investigate how scientists and engineers are helping farmers and food entrepreneurs across Europe.

03/10/2016

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Takeaway: coffee waste recycling

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03/10/2016

Morocco

Moroccans in uproar over imported Italian waste

Moroccan citizens are in uproar over their government’s decision to accept 5.

12/07/2016

Cult

Turning discarded flip-flops into art for tourists

This initiative provides work to some 100 Kenyans and part of the profits go to ocean conservation projects.

27/06/2016

Business Planet

Waste not, want not: boosting business with leftover food

Unleashing the power of the collaborative economy to fight food waste, while creating new business opportunities at the same time.

29/04/2016