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UK Government to Cut Packaging Costs, Saving Pubs and Businesses up to £870 Annually

The UK government says new packaging rules could cut annual costs by up to £870 for some pubs, while wider reforms would link fees more closely to recyclability.

International Business Times UK · 8h ago

Scottish engineers develop self-levelling railway sleepers by recycled plastic

Scottish engineers have developed a self-levelling railway sleeper made from recycled plastic that could help railway tracks correct minor unevenness without requiring workers to carry out repairs manually. The technology, developed by researchers at Heriot-Watt University alongside international collaborators, is designed to address one of the railway industry's persistent maintenance…

The Times of India · Nov 11

In 2018, UNICEF began turning Ivory Coast's plastic waste into LEGO-like bricks; how five tonnes of plastic can build one new classroom

UNICEF said that five tonnes of recycled plastic were sufficient to construct one classroom. Each classroom covered around 68 square metres. The approach was to provide a productive use for plastic that would otherwise end up in landfills, waterways or neighbourhoods. It was highlighted by UNICEF that the potential for…

The Economic Times · Nov 11

This Artist Turned Discarded Paper Into 34 Colorful Creations

Who knew discarded paper could have such a colorful second life? That’s exactly what Sofia Pereira, the creative mind behind Fiaseira Shop, does: she gives discarded paper a second chance, transforming it into colorful, one-of-a-kind creations that can be played with or displayed as home decor. Each piece is handmade…

Bored Panda · Nov 9

‘Every day, someone loses a hand or a leg’: the brutal reality of India’s textile recycling industry

In Panipat, 1m tons of used clothing a year are turned into products for global brands, but dangerous machinery and few safeguards mean life-changing injuries are common

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6

Republic Services Has the Momentum, But Waste Management Has Another Advantage

Republic Services and Waste Management both topped Q3 revenue estimates, but RSG raised guidance and shows stronger growth, while WM offers higher free cash flow and a more reliable, growing dividend.

MarketBeat · Nov 3

In 2021, Pennsylvania mixed plastic equal to about 150,000 shopping bags into 1.5 miles of road at Ridley Creek; later checks found it performing like normal asphalt

In Pennsylvania, innovative engineers have embarked on a groundbreaking project, integrating recycled plastic from single-use shopping bags into an asphalt blend for road construction. The initial phase focused on assessing how this eco-friendly mixture performed compared to traditional materials. Early findings suggested promising durability under standard traffic conditions. Continued observation…

The Economic Times · Nov 3

Argentina's Informal Recyclers Face Falling Incomes as Buenos Aires Moves Toward Privatized Waste Collection

Argentina's 200,000 cartoneros face sharply lower recyclable prices, shrinking cooperative employment and policy changes that threaten the informal recycling network on which much of the country's recovery system depends.

Latin Times · Nov 2

‘They assume the man next to me is the owner’: four women doing business in Africa in their own way

From feeding schoolchildren to recycling tyres, these entrepreneurs are challenging stereotypes while solving social and environmental problems

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2

Florida installs 1,500 tons of recycled concrete to create three artificial reefs in Gulf waters

Workers are currently deploying three million pounds of recycled concrete drainage pipes to create artificial reefs on the seabed. This innovative project intends to boost marine habitats for local fish species, enhancing both fishing and diving experiences. Positioned between four and eight nautical miles off East Pass, the varied depths…

The Times of India · Oct 31