The benefits of plastics are innumerable, and modern life would be impossible without them. Plastics are easy to form, versatile, light-weight, and inexpensive. But we are only now beginning to reckon with the true costs of their impact. Here are some innovators working on the problem of microplastics. What are […]
Food Waste Reduction at the Source: New Approaches to Sustainability
We all know that food waste is a huge economic and environmental problem. But did you know that only 46% of food waste is generated by consumers? In fact, 51% of waste in Europe takes place during the primary production and processing stages. The Pro-Enrich Project aims to change that. […]
Coronavirus Recovery Means Long-Lasting Changes
Europe is implementing a green recovery: how will it shape our world? While it’s still too early to know exactly what impacts the coronavirus will have on our economies, our healthcare systems, and our political relationships, there’s no doubt that the effects will be with us for decades. While, as […]
