MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE

Jun 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

What makes some towns better at recycling food waste?

In parts of Spain and Italy, towns are being pushed to recycle food waste separately, but how well they do depends on more than just good intentions. A study looked at over a decade of data from towns in Catalonia and Italy, checking how much food waste each person recycled every year. It found that

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Apr 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cities Teaming Up for a Greener Future

Cities around the globe are buzzing with a fresh idea to make urban living more sustainable. This concept is called industrial and urban symbiosis. It is a way for different groups to work together to use resources wisely and cut down on waste. It is based on the idea of a circular economy, where

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