PoliticsEconomy
Les Engagés Proposes Waste Bag Price Hike in Brussels
Brussels' Les Engagés party proposes raising waste bag prices and reintroducing a flat waste tax, sparking political debate with the PTB.
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EnvironmentSafety
Lithium Batteries: The Silent Threat in Belgium's Waste Bins
Lithium batteries in household waste are causing a surge of fires at Belgian recycling centres, threatening the future of recycling itself.
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EnvironmentBelgium
Limburg.net Sorts Garbage Bags to Map Recycling Errors
Limburg.net audits garbage bags from 11 municipalities to identify recycling errors and improve sorting, aiming for Flanders' 2030 waste target.
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Public Safety & Incidents
Fire in Couillet Controlled, Train Traffic Resumed
A large fire at the Tibi PMC sorting center in Couillet, Belgium was brought under control with no casualties. Train traffic has resumed.
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EnvironmentInfrastructure
Flemish Road Litter Cleanup Costs 3.7 Million Euros Annually
Flanders spends 3.7 million euros yearly cleaning 1,541 tons of litter from roads, diverting funds from infrastructure maintenance.
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