Thursday, 9 October, 2025

Sustainable Waste Management & Pollution

The Environmental Impact and Sustainability of E-Scooters in Urban Mobility

Introduction Electric scooters have transformed urban mobility since their widespread adoption in the late 2010s, offering a nimble alternative to cars and public transport for short trips. By 2025, shared e-scooter schemes are integral to Europe's "mobilité douce" – soft mobility – supported by EU policies like the Circular Economy Action Plan, which emphasizes battery recycling to curb mineral extraction's...

Amazon’s Sustainability Claims and Greenwashing Accusations

Introduction Amazon's environmental narrative has evolved dramatically in recent years, driven by its Climate Pledge and a suite of initiatives aimed at reducing its colossal ecological footprint. Founded on commitments to innovation and scale, the company claims significant strides in decarbonization, waste reduction, and biodiversity. However, 2025 has brought intensified scrutiny, exemplified by a March class-action lawsuit accusing Amazon of...

Are Major Fashion Brands’ Recycling Programs Truly Closing the Loop, or Just Greenwashing Under EU Scrutiny?

Introduction The fashion industry, a powerhouse generating over $1.7 trillion annually, is also a major environmental culprit, responsible for 10% of global CO2 emissions and vast textile waste. Brands have...

A Stitch Towards Sustainability: The 2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge Shaping the Fashion Industry

The Current Landscape Recent data reveals a mixed bag of progress and challenges. As of 2024, only 28% of the 121 brands and suppliers committed to the challenge have met...

The Hidden Costs of Fast Fashion: Environmental and Economic Toll Begs for Radical Change

Introduction The fashion industry is at a crossroads, grappling with a damning paradox. On one hand, it champions sleek, fast-to-market trends under the allure of affordability; on the other, it...

Mycelium Packaging: A Sustainable Promise with Challenges Looming

Biodegradability and Environmental Impact Mycelium packaging offers significant environmental benefits over traditional plastics and bioplastics. Data from Digicomply (2024) highlight that mycelium can decompose in home compost settings within just...

Circular Economy and Growth: A Viable Alternative or a Marketing Concept?

Circular Economy and Growth: A Viable Alternative? The circular economy, a concept that is gaining popularity, promises to reduce waste, conserve resources, and decrease the environmental impact of economic activities....
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