#waste
Latest news and interesting information about waste.
New landfill to be built in Absheron
A new waste landfill and four transfer stations will be built in Absheron. The project is implemented with the World Bank.
Baku to Clean 3 Lakes: Boyukshor, Zikh, Khojahasan
Baku to clean three lakes from waste: Boyukshor, Zikh, and Khojahasan. Joint project with World Bank launched in 2025.
Zeynep Bodur: City quality is measured by living standards
Zeynep Bodur at WUF13 in Baku emphasized that city quality is measured by living standards, not buildings.
Over 2 million trucks dump trash into ocean daily
UN official: Over 2 million trucks dump plastic waste into the ocean daily. Goal to reduce impacts by 2040 with $65 million investment.
Andre Dzikus: Shift to Circular Resource Management Imperative
Andre Dzikus: Transition from waste to circular resource management is imperative. Strategies to combat plastic pollution.
"Smart" Waste Management Is Crucial
Vugar Karimov at WUF13 emphasized the importance of "smart" waste management systems, combating plastic pollution, and promoting circular economy.
Plastic waste could triple by 2060
Deputy Minister Vugar Karimov: Plastic waste could triple by 2060 without action.
Smart Powerr announces $2 million public offering
Smart Powerr Corp. announces $2 million registered direct offering at $0.45 per share. Shares up 145% weekly but down 92% yearly.
ADB allocates $3.5 billion to Caspian countries
Asian Development Bank allocates $3.5 billion to Caspian countries for water projects, discusses new initiatives with Azerbaijan.
Caspian Sea water level drop is a serious problem
The decline in the Caspian Sea water level is a serious problem. Deputy Minister Aghakarim Samadzada spoke about combating climate change.
Gates Buys $101.8M Republic Services Stock
William H. Gates III and Cascade Investment bought 486,000 Republic Services shares for $101.8 million. Read about the company's recent financial performance and analyst ratings.
NYC mayor Mamdani meets JPMorgan CEO Dimon
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon at the bank's new headquarters to discuss cutting waste and reducing red tape.
Pezeshkian's War Question: Endless Fight?
Iranian President Pezeshkian questions eternal war logic, urges dignified dialogue with US.
Safe water essential for quality living
Director General of Palestinian Water Authority: safe water is essential for quality living.
WUF13: Sustainable Urban Living Starts with Choices
WUF13: Sustainable urban living starts with choices. Responsible resource use, waste sorting, digital solutions, energy and water savings, public transport.
48 Individuals Penalized for Illegal Fishing
48 individuals penalized for illegal fishing in Azerbaijan. Details on raids and cleanup campaign.
IDEA holds clean-up campaign on Kura River
IDEA Public Union held a clean-up campaign on the Kura River, collecting about one ton of waste.
Tugh village water supply: 3.6 million AZN
The water supply and sewerage system construction for Tugh village in Khojavand district will cost 3.6 million AZN.
New State Agency for Waste Management Established in Azerbaijan
President Ilham Aliyev signs decree establishing State Agency for Waste Management under Ministry of Ecology to regulate waste collection, processing, and disposal.
A2A Q1 profit falls 11% on lower energy prices
A2A's Q1 2026 adjusted net profit fell 11% to €221 million due to lower energy prices and higher concession fees. FY guidance reaffirmed.
Three Million UK Families Forced to Cut Food Budgets Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Three million UK households are cutting food budgets due to the cost of living crisis. 85% of Britons worry about food prices. Consumer confidence hits record low.
Wholesale Food Store in Khatai Shut Down for Fire Safety Violations
MES shuts down a wholesale food store in Khatai for severe fire safety violations. Details of the inspection and required improvements.
Rosatom becomes the first company in the world to burn radiotoxic waste in a nuclear reactor
Rosatom has become the first company in the world to burn radiotoxic waste in an NPP reactor. This technology enhances the environmental safety of nuclear energy.
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