Plastic waste: Less than ten percent is recycled

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According to a new study, less than ten percent of plastic waste worldwide is recycled. Of the 400 million tons of plastic produced in 2022, only 9.5 percent came from recycled materials. “The global recycling rate is stagnating”, according to a study published in the journal ‘Communications Earth & Environment’ by a research team from Beijing’s Tsinghua University. While more and more plastic is being produced, there has been hardly any progress in recycling. The low recycling rate means that fossil fuels – mainly oil and gas – are used…

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Warmest March in Europe since records began

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According to data from the EU climate change service Copernicus, last month was the warmest March in Europe since records began. The average temperature on the continent was 6.03 degrees, 2.41 degrees above the average for the comparable period from 1991 to 2020, according to Copernicus. Globally, it was the second warmest March ever recorded. In addition, the lowest extent of Arctic sea ice ever measured in a March was recorded. According to the service, it was also the 20th month in the past 21 months in which the global…

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Three Islands: A Croatian Coastal Adventure

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On the morning of April 12, our Uber picked us up around 8:15 and dropped us at Vienna’s Hauptbahnhof. A few minutes later, our bus set off toward Croatia, passing through Slovenia’s rolling landscapes. After nearly eight hours on the road, we reached our base for the trip—Hotel Magal, nestled in the quiet coastal town of Njivice on Krk Island. The next morning, April 13, our adventure officially began. We boarded the bus and headed toward Baška, a scenic town at the southern tip of Krk Island. The one-hour drive…

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Why is there often a bed scarf at the foot of the bed in hotel rooms?

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Hotel beds are usually adorned with a bed scarf, which is usually carelessly packed away immediately. What is a bed scarf, and what is it actually for? Many hotel rooms have a narrow coverlet at the foot of the bed. This throw, also called a bed scarf, is often about one meter wide and made of a more robust fabric than sheets and bedding. At first glance, the cover seems useless – it is hardly suitable for snuggling up in. If you want to slip under the blanket, you often…

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Rice water: the superfood packed with nutrients

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Most people throw away rice water straight after cooking – but that’s a big mistake. This simple, leftover liquid is packed with nutrients and has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for its soothing and healing properties. When boiled, water absorbs valuable nutrients, including folic acid, iron, magnesium, and B vitamins. These minerals make rice water useful for both internal health and external care – from relieving digestive problems to skin care. However, rice can contain arsenic, which is mainly found in the outer layers of…

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SCS is now taking action against long-term parkers and commuters

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Free parking around the Westfield Shopping City Süd (SCS) in Vösendorf will end on Monday! Visitors will still be able to park for free for four hours in the outdoor parking lots, but after that, each additional hour will cost 2.50 euros. In the multi-storey parking lot, parking is charged from the first minute – unless you are a member of the Westfield Club, in which case two hours are free. The aim of the new regulation is to get rid of long-term parkers and commuters. “Our parking spaces are…

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Beer or wine drinkers: who has the unhealthier lifestyle?

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An increasing number of severely overweight people, more alcohol consumption on a problematic scale, liver disease as a significant health problem: in many parts of the world, these developments are putting a strain on healthcare systems – and usually on the lives of those affected themselves. 38.9 percent of respondents only drank beer 21.8 percent stated that they only drank wine 18.3 only drank spirits 21 percent stated mixed consumption Participants’ eating habits were assessed using the Healthy Eating Index, which is based on standard dietary recommendations. Beer drinkers: male,…

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Beer or wine drinkers: who has the unhealthier lifestyle?

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Beer drinkers have a poorer diet, are less physically active, and are more likely to smoke than those who drink spirits, wine, or a combination. Regarding alcohol, the wine-loving French could be on the right, “healthier” track. Because beer drinkers eat worse, smoke more, and are lazier than wine and spirits lovers, a new study shows. According to US researchers who tracked the drinking habits of almost 2,000 adults, even those who drank a combination of alcoholic beverages were healthier than beer-only drinkers. This is because beer drinkers had the…

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The Ten Biggest Threats to Humanity

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Humanity faces a range of existential and catastrophic threats—some caused by nature, others by our own actions. This report outlines ten of the most serious dangers based on scientific research, expert opinion, and global risk assessments. 1. Nuclear War Nuclear weapons remain one of the most immediate and devastating threats. A large-scale nuclear conflict could kill millions instantly and trigger a “nuclear winter,” disrupting agriculture and leading to mass starvation. 2. Climate Change The warming planet is already causing extreme weather, rising sea levels, and ecosystem collapse. If unchecked, climate…

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