Central Bolivia is drowning in over 8,000 tons of uncollected garbage, with streets overflowing and residents demanding the closure of a major landfill. Experts are warning of a growing health crisis as the situation worsens daily.

8,000 tons of waste overwhelm Central Bolivia amid health fears

Bolivia drowns in 8,000 tons of uncollected waste as health risks soar

#Gravitas New Delhi has long struggled with an overwhelming waste management system leading to landfills reaching embarrassing heights, some as tall as 200 feet, visible from kilometres away.

World’s biggest stink: Delhi’s mount rubbish

This move aims to manage improper waste disposal, which has terrorised the city with rubbish lathered everywhere with crows attracted to it, according to the Fukushima Waste Reduction Promotion Division.



Japan to set a new standard with stricter 'rubbish' rules by March 2025

Hong Kong Disneyland’s moving garbage bin leaves netizens awestruck: Watch

'You are not garbage': Trump rides garbage truck in uniform for supporters at rally in jibe to Biden's remarks

Trump comes under fire after comedian calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage' at his rally

Garbage to fuel aviation of future? Researchers show way for sustainable skies

Garbage buries a home in 'affluent' LA, officials declare it 'public health emergency'

Recycling plastic waste is gathering momentum in addis ababa, it's all part of efforts to combat urban decay in the ethiopian capital.

Combating urban decay in Addis Ababa

India: Massive fire breaks out at Kerala's solid waste plant,  operations delayed due to toxic smoke

Latin America's first renewable-powered, trash-trapping wheel whisks away garbage floating down one of Panama's most important but heavily polluted rivers before it spills into the Pacific Ocean.

WION Climate Tracker: Panama river cleaned up by trash-trapping wheel in a green first

Argentinian foundation rescues sea lions from garbage, raises concerns over ocean pollution

A man in Los Angeles is wearing a garbage suit as he aims to create an awareness on waste disposal.

Why this man in Los Angeles is wearing a garbage suit?

Meanwhile divers and volunteers in the United States have spent a year pulling out 12.5 tons of litter and debris from lake Tahoe. The beauty spot attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.

Lake Tahoe: Home to huge garbage problem, scuba divers collect pounds of trash

Landfills have become a common site in Ukraine and, the reason for this is the lack of a proper waste management system. Ukraine is now home to more than 33 000 illegal dumps more in our next report.

Ukraine struggles with trash crisis

Landfills have become a common sight in Ukraine and the reason for this is a lack of a proper waste management system in the country. Ukraine has now become a home to more than 33,000 illegal dumps. WION tells you more.

Garbage crisis fuels ecological concerns in Ukraine

Garbage can be reused in several ways, Sculptures, instruments, robots, costumes. Watch this report for more details.

Sculptures, instruments, robots, costumes- All made of garbage

Kabul: Pakistan temporarily suspends flight operations due to 'garbage' 

Local residents bring back a dead lake in Srinagar

Inspiration for high fashion can come from strange places. For one Taiwanese designer, it's upcycling old wires and bolts from the power industry. Wang Li-ling, 36, scours dumps, picking up old bits of metal and wires from Taiwan's main electricity supplier to add extra flair to her clothes.

Lights! Models! Garbage! Taiwan designer turns waste into fashion

This Indian city sends garbage as ‘return gift’ for dumping waste irresponsibly

"With great power comes great responsibility": a proverb popularised by the fictional superhero character Peter Parker who doubles as Spider-Man, takes on a twist in Indonesia by a 36-year-old citizen who is harnessing its "power" to encourage his countrymen to take responsibility for his city's problem with waste.

With great power comes great responsibility: Indonesian 'Spiderman' clears rubbish

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