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03.09.2026
From Plastic Waste to a Regenerative Circular Economy
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Coastal cities such as Sihanoukville in Cambodia are particularly affected. That is why it is...
27.08.2026
Packaging and Plastic Bottles Dominate Marine Pollution
Single-use plastic dominate coastlines worldwide: A recent study shows that food packaging, plastic bags, and cigarette-related waste are among the main drivers of global plasti...
20.08.2026
Plastic Instead of Paradise: How Plastic Waste Is Impacting Albania
Albania’s breathtaking natural landscapes are facing a growing challenge: plastic pollution. Discover how rivers such as the Ishmi contribute to pollution in the Mediterranean S...
14.08.2026
Fast fashion is destroying the environment
Fast fashion has a significant impact on the environment. It consumes vast amounts of water, generates substantial CO₂ emissions, and contributes to growing volumes of textile w...
11.08.2026
Floating Villages in Cambodia
More than one million people live in floating villages on Lake Tonlé Sap, many without access to waste collection or recycling services. As a result, large amounts of plastic wa...
06.08.2026
PPWR: The EU Regulation for More Circularity and Less Packaging Waste
The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces stricter requirements for packaging, recycling, and producer responsibility. Learn what obligations compani...
31.07.2026
EU Circular Economy Act
Using twice as many materials in the loop, increasing recycling rates, and reducing waste: the Circular Economy Act aims to accelerate Europe’s transition to a circular economy....
20.07.2026
Plastic Tax: EU Charge on Non-Recycled Plastic Packaging
The EU plastic tax explained: Discover how the levy on non-recycled plastic packaging works, who is responsible for paying it, and how it affects businesses across Europe.
09.07.2026
Ocean Bound Plastic: Stopping Plastic Before It Reaches the Ocean
Ocean Bound Plastic refers to plastic waste that is highly likely to end up in the ocean. The OBP Standard ensures that this waste is collected on land and in rivers before it c...
30.06.2026
Marine Plastic Pollution Affects Us All
Millions of tonnes of plastic enter the oceans every year, much of it carried there by rivers. Learn how plastic pollution reaches the sea, the impact it has on people and the e...
19.06.2026
SortX: The World's First Mobile Sorting Container
SortX brings waste sorting directly to where it is needed most: the cleanup site. The mobile sorting container enables efficient on-site recycling, reduces transportation distan...
08.06.2026
A Day on the Cleanup Boat
Every day, our team in Cambodia removes hundreds of kilograms of plastic waste from the Mekong River. Two boat operators share insights into their daily work, the challenges the...
29.05.2026
Microplastics: The Invisible Threat
Microplastics are everywhere: in our waterways, food, and even in the human body. But where do these tiny plastic particles come from, what impact do they have on our environmen...
18.05.2026
Co-Processing: What Happens to Non-Recyclable Plastic Waste?
Co-processing offers a solution for plastic waste that cannot be recycled. Learn how non-recyclable plastics are used in cement production, replacing fossil fuels and contributi...
08.05.2026
Lulzim Baumann: Working for Cleaner Rivers
From a polluted river in his backyard to an environmental pioneer in Albania: For years, Lulzim Baumann has been committed to protecting clean waterways and now works alongside ...
24.04.2026
Understanding Recycling: It's Not as Simple as It Seems
Recycling sounds simple, but the reality is often far more complex. Learn why not all plastics can be recycled equally, the challenges facing modern recycling systems, and why r...
16.04.2026
Artificial Intelligence for Waste Detection
How can artificial intelligence help detect plastic waste faster, identify pollution hotspots, and improve recycling processes? Discover the opportunities AI offers for a more s...
03.04.2026
Microplastics Reach the Human Brain
Micro- and nanoplastics can enter the human body, but how they are distributed throughout the body and reach the brain remains largely unclear.
10.03.2026
Breaking Down Plastic with Fungi: Can Microorganisms Solve the Plastic Crisis?
Can fungi break down plastic and help address the global plastic pollution crisis? Research is uncovering promising approaches for the biological degradation of plastic waste.
02.03.2026
New Cleanup Operations in Siem Reap
Between the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat and Lake Tonlé Sap, our new cleanup site is taking shape in Cambodia. Through AI-powered waste detection, local collection i...
13.02.2026
Spotting Plastic Pollution from Above: How Aircraft Identify Pollution Hotspots
Can plastic pollution be detected from the air? Researchers are exploring how aircraft, advanced sensors, and artificial intelligence can help identify plastic pollution hotspot...
20.01.2026
Annual Report 2025
2025 was a year of major milestones for everwave. With new cleanup sites in Albania, the achievement of two million kilograms of waste collected, and a successful growth financi...
15.12.2025
UK Holds Companies Accountable: New Standards for Packaging
With Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR), the UK is placing greater responsibility on businesses for the packaging they place on the market. The new framework aims to boost ...
27.11.2025
Plastic Credits in Tourism: How Hotels Create Real Environmental Impact with everwave
With everwave’s Plastic Credits, hotels can make their environmental impact measurable and actively engage guests in sustainability efforts. Discover how environmental responsib...
06.11.2025
Sustainable Development Goals - SDGs
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a global blueprint for a more sustainable future. Discover how businesses can contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Deve...
14.10.2025
Waste at Depths of More Than 5,000 Metres
Even at depths of more than 5,000 metres, plastic waste can be found on the ocean floor. New research highlights just how far global plastic pollution has spread and underscores...
17.09.2025
Plastic Waste Exports from Germany: Where Does Our Plastic Really Go?
Germany is often considered a global leader in recycling, yet a significant share of its plastic waste is exported abroad. How much plastic is actually recycled, where does the ...
08.09.2025
ESG Criteria: Reporting on Sustainability
With new ESG reporting requirements making sustainability increasingly measurable, Plastic Credits help companies transparently document and demonstrate their environmental and ...
04.08.2025
Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
The United Nations is negotiating a global plastics treaty aimed at reducing plastic pollution worldwide. The talks in Geneva could prove decisive in shaping how the production,...
07.07.2025
Trash Compactor Instead of Office: Team Week in Albania
At the beginning of July 2025, the everwave team traded laptops for gloves and joined the work at our cleanup site in Albania. From a cleanup at the Ishëm Delta and a visit to t...
09.06.2025
UN Ocean Conference in Nice: Fighting Plastic Pollution
The 2025 UN Ocean Conference brings together countries from around the world to advance solutions for plastic pollution, ocean conservation, and the protection of marine ecosyst...
