EnergyEnvironment
China Launches First Retired Wind Turbine Recycling Project
China launches first retired wind turbine recycling project in Jiuquan, boosting utilization rates from 30% to 70%.
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AgricultureNature
Sunflowers on the Rise: Flemish Brabant Leads Belgium
Flemish Brabant leads Belgium in sunflower cultivation with 33.5 hectares, more than double 2024, driven by climate resilience and eco-subsidies.
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Business
Clothing brands woo Gen Z with needle and thread
From Levi's to Uniqlo, clothing brands are offering repair services and sewing workshops to win over Gen Z shoppers seeking sustainability and savings.
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Energy & Environment
Global Electricity Enters Structural Optimization Phase
GEIDCO report reveals global electricity demand hit 29.6 trillion kWh in 2025, with clean energy expansion shaping the energy transition.
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EnvironmentEU Policy
EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Textiles and Shoes
The EU bans large companies from destroying unsold clothing and shoes under new ecodesign rules, targeting 5.6 million tonnes of annual CO2 emissions.
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EnvironmentEconomy
EV Battery Recycling Faces an Economic Crisis, Report Finds
New report reveals EV battery recycling is often unprofitable as LFP batteries cost hundreds to recycle. Colorado passes landmark producer law.
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EconomyEnvironment
China Targets 8 Trillion Yuan Circular Economy by 2030
China's new Circular Economy 15th Five-Year Plan targets 8 trillion yuan in recycling output by 2030, addressing battery, wind and solar waste.
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Policy & RegulationEnvironment
China Mandates Greener Express Packaging in New Rules
China's first mandatory standard on express packaging takes effect, setting strict limits on box size, layers, and tape to curb waste.
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EnvironmentEconomy
China enforces mandatory limits on express packaging waste
China's first mandatory national standard restricting excessive express packaging takes effect, limiting layers and tape width to reduce waste.
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International BusinessEurope
France Passes Fast-Fashion Bill Targeting Shein and Temu
France's parliament passed a bill targeting ultra-fast fashion platforms Shein and Temu with penalties, advertising bans, and sustainability rules.
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EnvironmentLifestyle
15% of Shoppers Cause 60% of E-Commerce Return Emissions
A VUB study reveals 15% of online shoppers—'serial returners'—cause nearly 60% of CO2 emissions from e-commerce returns, emitting 20 kg yearly.
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LifestyleSustainability
Repair Cafes: The Growing Movement to Fix Instead of Discard
Free community Repair Cafes are growing across the US, helping people fix broken items instead of throwing them away, saving money and reducing waste.
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Food
Michelin Scraps Green Star Eco Rating After Six Years
Michelin discontinues its Green Star ecological rating for restaurants after six years, replacing it with a new editorial initiative called Mindful Voices.
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