Saxony produces around 1.6 million tons of waste
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.
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Saxony wants to save raw materials: Promoting the circular economy
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 ..
Leipzig's city cleaning service collects less New Year's Eve waste
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 ..
Waste production in Saxony continues to decrease
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 calls on employees to go on warning strike at SRW scrap and recycling plant
IG Metall has called on SRW employees to stage another warning strike in order to push through a collective agreement.
Kretschmer: Saxony ideally suited for circular economy
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.