Africa unites for a circular future – new continental Action Plan sets the stage for sustainable innovation

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 22, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

The newly launched Continental Circular Economy Action Plan for Africa marks a major milestone in building a shared framework that enables investment, policy alignment, and innovation across the continent. The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) announced...

Study reveals foot traffic as surprising driver of river pollution

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 22, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

A pilot study has revealed that everyday pedestrian movement—such as walking, kicking, or brushing past litter—can unintentionally propel waste into rivers, adding a previously overlooked human factor to the global plastic pollution crisis. Researchers from...

Unprecedented Acidification Ahead for Corals in Hawaiʻi Waters

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 17, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

Across the globe, oceans are acidifying as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, threatening coral reefs and many other marine organisms. A new study, led by oceanographers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, revealed that unprecedented levels of ocean...

Older consumers outpace millennials in circular economy adoption

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 9, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

A comprehensive study by the British Standards Institution (BSI) has revealed that whilst 86 per cent of consumers support circular economy principles, significant quality concerns are preventing widespread adoption of reused, refurbished and recycled products. The...

Albania’s Waste Crisis: Toxic Smoke and Governance Issues Exposed

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 9, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

Albania is grappling with a severe waste crisis, marked by toxic smoke from burning landfills and widespread allegations of corruption. Promised state-of-the-art incinerators, funded by millions of euros, remain largely unbuilt or non-operational, exposing deep-seated...