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Millions of tons of plastic waste from rapid tests - is that necessary? HTW Dresden says no and is developing tests made from biodegradable material. The plastic is made from plant starch and composts in 90 days. Researchers in Saxony want to create a sustainable alternative for medical diagnostics.
Every year, thousands of tons of plastic film are left behind in Europe's fields, polluting the soil with microplastics. Together with European partners, the Fraunhofer FEP in Dresden is developing an innovative solution: mulch films made of cellulose that decompose themselves after harvesting. Particularly clever: special structures channel water directly to the plants and are intended to quadruple water use.
Black T-shirts and stretch jeans usually end up in waste incineration because sorting plants cannot recognize them. Researchers at the IOM in Leipzig want to change this. In a European project, they are developing new technologies with artificial intelligence that can also sort problematic textiles. The EU is funding the project with five million euros.
After the festive season, the Christmas tree has to go. But how do you dispose of it properly? In Saxony, the regulations vary depending on where you live.
397 kilograms of waste per capita: Saxony's households throw away more than in the previous year. How much of this is actually residual waste?
Rats are considered pests and disease vectors and find plenty of habitat in cities. However, the extent of the problem varies from city to city in Saxony.
Fall marks the start of the leaf season. Who is responsible for removing and disposing of leaves, where to dispose of them correctly and what services are available in Saxon cities.
Bulky waste on the roadside, old tires in wooded areas: Local authorities in Saxony are struggling with garbage dumps. The disposal costs add up.
How safe is the landfill in Olbernhau? The state directorate is now granting the operator a lot of money to put the landfill to the test.
Rules apply to the disposal of organic waste: If there is too much incorrect waste in the garbage can, the waste disposal company will not take it away. How often does this happen?
A medium-sized company in eastern Saxony specializes in the recycling of bicycle batteries. The Free State of Saxony is supporting a new repair center.
Saxony households produced almost as much waste in 2023 as in the previous year. In contrast, small successes were recorded for separately collected organic waste.
Saxony wants to support the transition to a resource-conserving circular economy with a funding program. Around 89 million euros from EU and state funds have been earmarked for this up to and including 2027, announced Environment Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) on Tuesday after the cabinet meeting ..
The Leipzig city cleaning service collected slightly less garbage on the streets on New Year's Day than a year ago. "Our colleagues have so far removed just under 74 cubic meters of New Year's Eve waste in the city area," said a press spokeswoman in Leipzig on Wednesday. However, the figure could ri ..
In 2022, a total of 395 kilograms of waste per inhabitant was generated in Saxony - a reduction of 38 kilograms compared to the previous year.
IG Metall has called on SRW employees to stage another warning strike in order to push through a collective agreement.
Away from a throwaway economy and toward a circular economy: Saxony has good prerequisites for this, according to Minister President Kretschmer. He was optimistic during a visit to the TU Freiberg.