Amsterdam Uses Cargo Bikes for Trash Collection in City Center.This initiative aims to reduce pollution and congestion caused by conventional waste collection vehicles.

The French startup Les Alchimistes is turning organic waste into compost. ​ Since 2016 the company — which ​ carries out collections by e-bike, electric vehicle and horses — has collected and composted biomass like expired food and garden waste from customers including restaurants, supermarkets, schools, hospitals, florists and private households. After launching in Paris, it now operates in 12 cities.

Low prices for virgin plastic are a global threat to the use of recycled plastic., - The BIR plastics committee.

New Zealand becomes first country to ban thin plastic bags for fresh produce from supermarkets. Customers ​ already are expected to bring their own shopping bags to grocery stores. Now they also will be asked to carry their own reusable bags for fruits and vegetables.