University of Birmingham Tackles Laboratory Plastic Waste Through Pioneering Recycling Scheme

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 2, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

University of Birmingham takes steps in tackling major sustainability challenge by collecting disposable laboratory gloves for recycling. The University of Birmingham has completed its first major collection of disposable laboratory gloves for recycling, helping to...

Scientists to Accelerate Trees’ Natural Defenses to Disease and Climate Stress

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 2, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Project will focus on English oaks and aims to help trees adapt to keep pace with threats. Scientists are developing a new approach to help trees withstand disease and climate stress by strengthening their own natural immune systems. The £2.5 million IMPULSA project...

Clean your plate – to reduce food loss and waste

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 1, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

A large metal container is filled with discarded produce including peppers, eggplants, cabbages, bananas, watermelon, tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots, with a truck in the background. Food waste is helping to fuel global warming, one half-eaten sandwich at a time. In...

Commission proposes 5-point plan to strengthen resilience and security of EU external borders

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 30, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On Tuesday, the European Commission is proposing a 5-point plan to prevent, anticipate and respond to sudden, mass illegal arrivals. It will strengthen the resilience and security of EU external borders. The EU has a comprehensive and resilient framework in place to...

Democratic resilience in focus as European parliamentarians gather in Brussels

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 29, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On 29-30 September, MEPs, national parliamentarians, EU experts, and civil society representatives will discuss strategies to strengthen democracy and reinforce citizens’ trust. The second EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum will be held in the European...