Lithium batteries: how salt and sand could replace them
We all know that the future of energy lies in renewable energy. In 2020, they were the cheapest source of energy in the world. This is great news. But we only have one small problem. How to store...
View ArticleEcodesign, a key factor in the circular economy
Eco-design includes measures such as the lightening of packaging, the elimination of inks and heavy metals and the use of recycled materials, resulting in savings for companies and a net environmental...
View ArticleEU plans ‘digital product passport’ to promote circular economy
The European Commission plans to introduce a ‘digital product passport‘ that will contain information on the composition of products on the European market to help increase re-use and recycling...
View ArticleFrom cigarette butts to glasses and umbrellas: the story of Re-cig.
Cigarette butts are the most abundant waste on the planet’s roads. Both in Italy and internationally, there is an urgent need to study the socio-environmental impacts of cigarette butts in depth.It is...
View ArticleWhat are sustainable companies? Description and examples [2022]
Sustainable companies are those that take into account environmental and social as well as economic aspects to create value in the short and long term. In this way, the company contributes to the...
View ArticleStrategia nazionale economia circolare, cronoprogramma Mite
Il Ministero della transizione ecologica ha approvato con Dm 19 settembre 2022, n. 342 il cronoprogramma delle riforme della Strategia nazionale per l’economia circolare.scsc Il provvedimento, in...
View ArticleSottoprodotti, senza certezza su riutilizzo sono rifiuti
Il sottoprodotto per essere qualificato come tale e non essere qualificato come “rifiuto” deve rispettare rigorose condizioni tra cui la certezza del riutilizzo. Così la Corte di Cassazione (sentenza...
View ArticleSustainable funds: investing in green is the best way to save money
Green or sustainable funds are collective investment undertakings that choose their portfolio assets based on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. Their high profitability...
View ArticleHazardous waste: classification, examples and management
One of the most important types of waste to manage correctly is hazardous waste, which may or may not be recyclable. However, what characterises this type of waste is that it presents a very high risk...
View ArticleSustainable enterprises and economic development
Sustainable enterprises are resilient businesses that create economic value, healthy ecosystems and strong communities. These companies survive external crises because they are intimately linked to...
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