Where Do I Throw It? The Great Glass Myth and the Hidden Trap of...
Think twice before tossing that shattered mug or Pyrex dish into the glass bin. Discover why ceramics, crystal, and mirrors are the ultimate enemies of glass recycling and learn how to dispose of them properly.
Phasing Out Polystyrene at Sea: European Commission Examines Reusable Crates in Sicilian Ports
European Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis visited Sciacca to evaluate Marevivo's BlueFishers initiative, an operational trial replacing single-use expanded polystyrene fish crates with reusable alternatives across Italian fishing fleets.
Repairing the Sky: The Enduring Lessons of the Montreal Protocol and the Path Ahead
Scientific assessments confirm that the stratospheric ozone layer is recovering, proving multilateral environmental treaties can deliver tangible results. Yet managing banks of obsolete refrigerants and curbing potent greenhouse gases remain critical hurdles.
Italy Faces an 18 Billion Euro Annual Threat as Climate Shocks Batter Critical Infrastructure
A study by CMCC and Ecosistema Futuro calculates that extreme weather could trigger direct infrastructure damage of five billion euros annually by 2050, with cascading economic losses reaching eighteen billion euros across Italy's supply chains and public networks.
Beyond Handouts: Why Plastic Recyclers Must Reinvent Their Business Model to Survive
With virgin plastic prices tumbling and processing costs soaring, Italy's recycling sector faces a structural reckoning. PolieCo's Claudia Salvestrini argues that public subsidies cannot substitute for real industrial modernization.
Tapping Earth and Air: ENEA Tests Hybrid Geothermal Systems to Decarbonize European Buildings
ENEA has developed an innovative dual-source geothermal system that extracts thermal energy from both the subsoil and ambient air, tackling the high upfront drilling costs and ground temperature imbalances that hinder building decarbonization.
