An investment of over €234 million from the Cohesion Fund will go to upgrade almost 117km of the Skawina-Zakopane railway line in Southern Poland. The project will start to be operational as of 2024.
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The concept of the circular economy dates back several decades, but it wasn’t until the late 1970s when it began to take hold and gain momentum. Today, the economic system that focuses on eliminating waste and the unnecessary use of resources has been instrumental in the effort to reduce dependency on natural resources, many of which are becoming scarce. Developed by German chemist Michael Braungart and American architect Bill McDonough, the circular economy pursues four main goals:
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Hyatt hotels around the world plan to eliminate single-use plastic straws and drink picks. After September, straws and picks will be available on request only, and eco-friendly alternatives will be provided where available.
India has joined efforts by the UN to eliminate single-use plastic in the world body’s headquarters here and promote a healthy lifestyle by marking the World Bicycle Day…