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Sara Malmheden
Press officer
Phone: +46(0) 10-788 65 10
E-mail: sara.malmheden@ivl.se
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2025-04-01Press releaseReducing food waste in Europe requires more effective measures
In a report for the European Environment Agency, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has analyzed the measures taken by EU countries to prevent food waste. A total of 332 measures were imple...
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2025-03-31Press releaseNew figures on waste prevention in Europe
The amount of waste generated in the EU has increased since 2010, but not at the same rate as the economy. This is according to a new report from the European Environment Agency, to which IVL contrib...
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2025-03-19News"The PFAS issue has different dimensions in the US"
PFAS concentrations in water and air are much higher in the United States than in Sweden. The incentives for taking action also differ, with litigation and liability claims being more common in the U...
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2025-03-05Press releaseEurope's requirements for critical metals are unsustainable
To implement the green transition according to the scenarios developed by the European Commission, Europe will require between 15 and 60 per cent of the world's supplies of critical metals. This ...
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2025-02-28NewsCOP16: "Now we need immediate action"
The world's countries have agreed on how to stop the accelerating extinction of animals and plants. A financing plan for the protection of biodiversity has been approved. IVL's expert Eskil M...
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2025-02-18NewsNew research project bolsters air monitoring in Kenya and South Africa
Air pollution and poverty are closely aligned challenges in African cities. Despite serious health risks, there is often a lack of sufficient measurement data and actions. In a Formas-funded project,...
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2025-02-11Press releaseAdvanced sorting of plastics can yield significant climate benefits
The more thoroughly we sort our plastic packaging by plastic type, the more times it can be recycled. This means that advanced sorting of plastic packaging can reduce the climate impact of recycling....
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2025-01-31Press releaseIndustry co-operation important to increase textile recycling
Since the beginning of the year, it has been mandatory to leave used textiles for reuse or recycling. But what is the state of textile recycling in Europe? The IVL-led project Sustainable Clothing Fu...
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