Recycling

Israel needs a strategy to cut plastics industry's carbon footprint - opinion

The carbon footprint of Israel’s plastics industry includes around 500 manufacturers and exports approximately $2.6 billion annually.

 Plastic bottles on a beach, illustrative
 Trash and recycling bins in Jerusalem.

The trash of Jerusalem: Who sorts the garbage of Israel's capital?

 Concept of green finance flourishing businesses invest money and coins into sustainable ventures, nurturing growth of nature-friendly projects and ensuring prosperous future. green finance growth.

Building a circular economy: What Israel can learn from the US West Coast - opinion

 PANDORA

From the drawer to the store: A move that will transform Israel's jewelry industry


A sustainable carnival: An event for inclusivity and sustainability

The carnival will include different environmentally-friendly activities for all ages, and is promised to be “a celebration of inclusivity, sustainability, and community.”

 Sustainable carnival

Israel is flooded with trash. Who will take care of it?

The 7th Annual Waste management Conference in Memory of Danny Sternberg, produced by the Dan Region Association of Towns for Sanitation and Waste Disposal will take place on Tuesday.

 Hiriya Recycling Park

The beverage company 'BLU' is expected to receive a huge fine

Ministry of Environmental Protection audit reveals discrepancies in 'Blu' company's recycling reports for 2019-2020, facing potential NIS 100 million fine.

 Blu drinks

Private brand and hot dogs for NIS 5: Will SPAR make a revolution?

Dutch retail giant SPAR to launch in Kfar Saba, offering European prices on imported products, promising a shopping experience like no other for Israeli consumers.

 Spar Israel

Police found Maine shooting suspect dead in recycling trailer, still investigating motive

The body was found in an unlocked trailer, dressed in what appeared to be the same brown sweatshirt the suspect was wearing the night of the attack.

 A man identified as a suspect by police points what appears to be a semiautomatic rifle, in Lewiston, Maine, U.S., October 25, 2023

UBQ Materials raises $70 million for waste-based thermoplastic solution

The company will use the funding to further expand its reach to new markets seeking sustainable materials.

 UBQ Materials, associated products

Israel is buried under the weight of its waste

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS: Here's how a new recycling plant in Israel's center could help solve Israel's mounting trash crisis.

 THE NEW construction waste recycling facility in Gush Dan.

Chinese scientists create edible food packaging to replace plastic

By incorporating certain soy proteins into the structure, Chinese University of Hong Kong scientists successfully created edible food packaging.

Red 'traffic light' nutrition labels are seen on cream cheese products on Israeli supermarket shelves.

Israel to invest up to NIS 8.5 million in glass sorting plant

By establishing a color sorting facility, the glass can stay in the country, reducing environmental damage from transportation, emissions and energy that needs to be invested in creating glass. 

Recycling bin

Why is Israel still drowning in garbage?

Environmental Affairs: Despite new recycling strategies, Israel remains a world leader in the production of waste per person.

 A WORKER gathers vegetable and fruit carton boxes at the Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem.

This week in Jerusalem: A hope and a prayer

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 WELCOME NEWS for Jerusalem’s cats – and dogs.