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A new international symbol has been created for reusable packaging.
It was developed by the PR3 coalition (Global Alliance to Advance Reuse), supported by companies including Nestlé, Unilever, Mars, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and others. Out of 236 designs submitted to the “Rebrand Reuse” competition, one was chosen from the…
A Norwegian T-Shirt as a Case Study in Fibre Material Flows
Nearly half of the fabric used to make a standard cotton T-shirt is discarded before the garment even reaches a store. That is the conclusion of a new study by researchers from SINTEF and the Norwegian University of Science and…
Hormuz Strait Crisis Drives Surge in Global Biofuel Demand
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February 2026 has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, pushing Brent crude from $70 to as much as $120 per barrel. With more than 20 million barrels of oil passing…
South Korea’s gas battery converts greenhouse gases into electricity while capturing emissions
Scientists in South Korea have developed a new gas battery capable of turning greenhouse gases into electricity while capturing harmful emissions. The device, called the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator (GCEG), was created by researchers at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul.…
World Cities Report 2026: Pathways Through the Housing Crisis
The global housing crisis has deepened after decades of underinvestment, rapid urban growth, economic instability, and displacement caused by wars and climate disasters. According to recent estimates, up to 3.4 billion people worldwide lack safe and adequate housing, while more…
A call to stop the global housing crisis: the World Urban Forum in Baku
More than 40,000 delegates from 182 countries will gather in Baku from May 17 to 22 for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, as UN-Habitat warns of a worsening global housing crisis. According to the agency, nearly 3…
How Experts Plan to Make Cities Less Car-Crowded
Cities around the world are looking for ways to reduce car dependence and improve urban life, with experts highlighting cleaner air, safer streets and lower fuel reliance as key benefits. Researchers say expanding reliable public transport is the first step,…
Geopolitical Tensions Could Speed Up the Global Clean Energy Boom
The recent disruption of global oil supply chains is accelerating an unexpected trend: the global transition toward renewable energy. As geopolitical tensions and instability around the Strait of Hormuz threaten nearly one-fifth of global oil trade, advocates of wind and…
Balkan Battery Day to Spotlight Rapid Growth of Energy Storage Across Southeast Europe
Battery energy storage systems are rapidly moving from early-stage ambition to commercial reality across the Balkans, with gigawatt-scale project pipelines now emerging in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria and neighbouring markets. Against this backdrop, senior developers, utilities, investors, policymakers and technology providers…
Germany Launches $5.85 Billion Initiative To Reduce Heavy Industry Emissions
Germany will provide up to €5 billion ($5.85 billion) in funding this year to help steel, cement and chemical companies reduce industrial carbon emissions. The support will be distributed through 15-year “carbon contracts for difference,” designed to cover the higher…