circular economy

Water

How air bubbles can stop river plastic before it reaches the sea

Plastic pollution is flooding the world's rivers and seas – but one Dutch company says a curtain of air bubbles can stop it. Here's how.

20 July 2026

Earth News

These New Year's resolutions save money and the planet

Starting with one habit you’ll actually keep can make a difference for your budget, your routine and the climate.

1 January 2026

Europe News

MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts 

New law incentivises more sustainable design, recycling, and reuse of car parts while reducing waste and raw material dependency.

9 September 2025

Earth News

Why is less than 10% of the world’s plastic being recycled?

Cutting down on the production of virgin plastics is essential, campaigners say, in the face of such low reuse rates.

14 April 2025

The Big Question

Europeans buy 42 pieces of apparel yearly: How much of it is wasted?

Cascale CEO Colin Browne emphasises the importance of the textile and fashion industry working together, through brands, manufacturers and retailers, to address climate change.

7 April 2025

Earth News

Majority of Brits baffled by sustainability language, survey finds

A third of consumers admitted to ignoring what brands say about sustainability because it confuses them.

4 April 2025

Euronews Tech Talks

How are lithium-ion batteries recycled? | Podcast

Euronews Tech Talks looks at reconditioning and recycling lithium-ion batteries and why these processes are important.

5 February 2025

Ecotech

How the Scottish whisky industry is inadvertently tackling overfishing

How one man’s love for the ocean created an Omega-3 alternative that has gained global glory.

5 January 2025

Europe

Is the EU's forest protection law becoming Brussels' next nightmare?

In an interview with Euronews, the outgoing European Commissioner for Environment, Ocean and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius said that he finds very 'difficult' to understand why the position on the deforestation law has changed significantly after its approval.

27 September 2024

Ecotech

Why are bottle caps now attached to the bottle?

A new requirement for a tethered design for plastic caps on drinks bottles officially comes into force in the EU on Wednesday, but what’s behind the move?

2 July 2024

Earth News

Italy, France, Spain: Which EU country has the most circular economy?

Italy has the best urban recycling rate in the EU while Spain has the lowest material consumption.

14 May 2024

Scenes

Watch: The eco-trailblazer turning carbon to tiles in India

In partnership with Media City

Tejas Sidnal, the creative force behind CarbonCraft, the sustainable company, is shaping the future of the construction sector.

13 May 2024

Tech News

Euroviews. Digital Product Passports: What are they? And how do they impact you?

Consumers in the EU can feel assured that in a few years, they will have access to a wealth of information that will change how they consider purchasing decisions and contribute to a more sustainable society, Lars Rensing writes.

2 April 2024

Scenes

Watch: Sailcargo Inc. making waves in the shipping industry in Costa Rica

In partnership with Media City

It's all hands on deck as Sailcargo Inc. helps move shipbuilding towards a sustainable future.

1 April 2024

Earth News

Plastic industry deceived the public about recycling, report reveals

Plastic producers should ‘pay for the damage they’ve caused’ after decades of deception, the report's authors say.

16 February 2024

Earth News

Majority of Brits don’t understand key climate language, study reveals

Three-quarters of the British public have a poor understanding of commonly-used climate terminology like ‘environmentally friendly’ and ‘locally grown’.

25 January 2024