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Researchers sampled water from the Venice lagoon and found significant amounts of hazardous pollution was associated with abandoned boats.

The LOWINFOOD project aims to cut food waste in hospitality and supply chains. Researchers trialled AI-monitored scales on food bins to classify waste sources (kitchen or customer plates).

Recycling of electronic equipment reduces environmental impacts and yields gold. This is better than new mining and landfill, but more measures and policies highlighted here would further mitigate environmental impacts.

The European Union is set to produce up to 35 million tonnes of photovoltaic waste by 2050, linked to rapidly increasing solar panel use.

Soil polluted by trace minerals such as copper and nickel can be harmful to human and animal health and challenging to clean up. Planting angelica on contaminated soils can reduce soil toxicity and restore soil health.

Commission Recommendation on Water Efficiency First: Guiding Principles

European Water Resilience Strategy

European Water Resilience Strategy Factsheet

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION laying down rules for the application of the Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115