Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is the fastest-growing waste stream in the EU, containing hazardous materials that pose environmental and health risks if not properly managed. In Slovenia, preparation for reuse remains extremely low due to limited...

Urban wastewater treatment faces increasing challenges in Portugal, including the management of emerging contaminants and growing water scarcity due to climate change. This makes rivers more dependent on treated wastewater from urban and industrial sources,...

Air pollution is a growing problem in European cities, particularly in Florence, Italy, and Aix-en-Provence in France, causing premature deaths, hospital admissions, and economic costs. Rapid urbanisation and limited green space make residents highly vulnerable. Urban...

Escalating demand for animal protein is expected to surge by 75% by 2050, straining natural resources and exacerbating environmental degradation, deforestation, and overfishing. Conventional fish and soy meal feeds contribute to these issues, urgently requiring...

Global competition for natural resources, especially water, is intensifying. Agriculture consumes about 70% worldwide, rising to 95% in agriculture-based nations, often inefficiently. LIFE Planet Farms presented an innovative solution with the EU's first industrial...

The European footwear industry generates significant CO2 and non-recyclable waste. In the absence of universal targets or assessment tools, it struggles to adopt eco-friendly practices. LIFE GreenShoes4All tackled this by actioning a Product Environmental Footprint...