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Six-year-old gathers thousands of sweet tubs for a cancer charity scheme

Teddy Michaelides, a seven-year-old from Netley, Hampshire, has turned a local recycling problem into a campaign involving thousands of plastic confectionery tubs. Teddy began collecting the tubs after learning that the plastic containers used for sweets, chocolates and crackers could not be recycled through normal household collections in his area.…

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US Army builds floating island from recycled plastic bottles for wildlife

At a military vehicle wash facility in Texas, an unusual structure is sitting on the surface of a catchment basin. It is only 11 by 8 feet, but its purpose extends beyond simply floating. Known as the U.S.S. Eddy, the prototype was built from corrugated pipes packed with recycled plastic…

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Texas recycled 650,000 pounds of discarded oyster shells to rebuild 4.5 acres of reef

In Texas, discarded oyster shells have transformed into vital resources for coastal reef restoration through the 'Sink Your Shucks' initiative. Gathering over 650,000 pounds of shells from community businesses, this effort led to the creation of 4.5 acres of fresh oyster reefs in St. Charles Bay. Community volunteers played a…

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Damaged concrete pipes helped create two artificial reefs in North Carolina

North Carolina has given two existing artificial reefs off the Outer Banks another 3,000 tons of material, using damaged and unusable concrete pipe and boxes that would otherwise have required disposal. The N.C. Artificial Reef Program completed the two enhancement projects in May 2026, placing approximately 1,500 tons of recycled…

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Florida is sinking 3 million pounds of repurposed concrete culverts off Destin-Fort Walton Beach

In an innovative approach, old concrete pipes are being repurposed as artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico. This initiative will create three new underwater habitats near Destin-Fort Walton Beach. These structures offer vital shelter for various marine species and bolster local fisheries. Additionally, this project enhances Florida's Coastal Corridor…

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Dubuque turns 67,000 recycled bottles into floating creek islands

Sometimes the answer for a city that has fought floodwaters for years isn’t more concrete, bigger pipes or taller walls. In Dubuque, Iowa, an old creek that was reopened became the site of an unusual experiment: 14 floating islands made partly from thousands of recycled plastic bottles. The islands were…

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Oyster Shell Recycling Pilot: Mississippi reuses restaurant shells; research backs reef gains

The 'Save Our Shells' initiative in Mississippi effectively transformed discarded oyster shells from local restaurants into a valuable resource for ecosystem restoration. Through grant funding, this program processed the shells, utilizing them as cultch to promote the growth of young oysters. Research supports that shell cultch dramatically enhances the recovery…

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A Swedish company is transforming discarded wind turbines into tiny-solar powered homes and recycled skis

The challenge of decommissioned wind turbine blades is becoming increasingly prominent in Europe. The composite materials used in these blades are notoriously difficult to recycle, leading to significant landfill concerns. In response, various companies are working on inventive reuse projects that could transform these retired assets into valuable materials, underscoring…

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Memorial Stadium rubble built Maryland living shoreline, restoring 400ft of coast & 2 acres of wetlands

In an innovative project, crushed concrete sourced from Baltimore's Memorial Stadium has been repurposed to establish coastal foundations. This sustainable initiative has not only fostered wetland creation but has also restored over 400 linear feet of shoreline. Engineers effectively utilized the rubble to construct breakwaters and low barriers, mitigating wave…

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Maya Penn turned $200 into a sustainable fashion business and gave 10% to charity

At an age when most children were still figuring out what they wanted to do after school, Maya Penn was already making and selling her own accessories. The Atlanta youngster began with handmade headbands created from materials available at home, then gradually turned that small experiment into ‘Maya’s Ideas’, a…

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Recycled Shell Reef Grows: Horry County builds living shoreline; oysters curb erosion and clean water

Horry County has embarked on an innovative project utilizing recycled oyster shells to construct living reefs. These newly formed reefs play a crucial role in controlling marsh erosion along Atlantic Avenue in Garden City. The textured surfaces offered by the shells attract new oyster larvae, fostering marine biodiversity and improving…

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Africa's urban waste crisis is outpacing infrastructure investment and choking neighborhoods

Johannesburg is struggling with a deepening waste crisis marked by unreliable collections, rapidly shrinking landfill space and a rise in illegal dumping

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Rhode Island pilot recycled 80 short tons of fibreglass boats using a $105,000 NOAA grant

A Rhode Island initiative demonstrated fiberglass boat hull recycling into cement. This program successfully processed nearly twenty metric tons of material. The project explored a sustainable model for end-of-life vessel disposal. Several other states engaged in exploring similar vessel recycling programs. Funding limitations eventually paused this innovative fiberglass recycling effort.

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Solar panels going to landfill while Labor’s $25m recycling scheme on hold

Australian Council of Recycling says it has had ‘no clarity about the nature of the complaint’ that delayed program announced in January

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Tyre Waste Turned Useful: Nebraska turns 11,605 tons into tracks and turf; $1 fee powers grants

Nebraska initiated a program to recycle over 11,000 tons of old tyres. This initiative funded projects turning discarded rubber into playground surfaces and running tracks. The state also used recycled tyre rubber in several road construction projects. A tyre fee on new tyre sales supported these waste reduction and recycling…

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Porsche Makes First EV Cell Using 100% Recycled Cathode Materials

Porsche and Cylib turn end-of-life EV packs into new cathode material, anticipating stricter European battery recovery, traceability, and passport rules.

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Since 2020, New Orleans project has turned bottles into sand; 12M pounds of glass diverted

In a groundbreaking initiative in New Orleans, discarded glass bottles are being turned into sand for coastal restoration. Known as Glass Half Full, this program has successfully redirected millions of pounds of glass from local landfills. Current research is examining the positive impact of this recycled glass sand on the…

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China's porcelain capital is turning discarded ceramics into valuable new wares

Jingdezhen, China's historic porcelain capital, is finding new uses for ceramic waste that might otherwise be dumped or buried. Businesses are crushing and reformulating broken porcelain into material for vases, planters, tableware and architectural products. The approach builds on centuries of local reuse while addressing as much as 90,000 tonnes…

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16-year-old Massachusetts student turns 3D-printer waste into $75,000 win

A failed 3D print typically goes straight to the trash with a tangle of plastic filament, a misshapen object or a handful of scraps that no longer feel useful. For 16-year-old Benjamin Davis, those leftovers were something else altogether. For Davis, they were raw material, waiting for another chance. The…

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China is digging up a 110-metre garbage mountain to turn 2.55 million cubic metres into land

China is excavating a massive former landfill in Shenzhen to reclaim valuable urban land. Workers are removing thousands of tonnes of waste daily, separating materials for energy recovery. This project aims to create space for a digital industry cluster and an ecological green valley. The nation is shifting towards waste-to-energy…

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China built a 120-metre tower above a waste plant processing 8,000 tonnes daily

China has turned a huge part of a waste treatment facility in Guangzhou into a public attraction. A former chimney at the Fushan Circular Economy Industrial Park has been transformed into a 120-metre-high tower, allowing visitors to look across the site from above. The facility processes thousands of tonnes of…

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Why unwanted fridges are piling up at recycling centres across England and Wales

Capacity has been overwhelmed by heatwaves that have pushed white goods to breaking point

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Sweden turned 2.5 million tonnes of imported waste into heat and electricity

Sweden processed 2.5 million tonnes of European waste in 2024. These facilities generated approximately 20 terawatt-hours of energy from this waste. This energy recovery significantly contributed to heating and electricity supplies for many apartments. The nation's waste-to-energy capacity exceeds domestic combustible waste generation. Sweden aims to reduce fossil emissions from…

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Australia switched on $7.8M wastewater plant that breaks down stubborn pollutants 16x faster and processes 700 megalitres annually

Australia's latest advancement in wastewater management showcases a pioneering recycling system that significantly trims down energy usage. This ground-breaking technology accelerates the breakdown of stubborn pollutants far quicker than traditional systems, effectively destroying contaminants and producing purer water. Recently, the Dubbo Regional Council inaugurated this state-of-the-art treatment plant, enhancing the…

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UK nuclear site replaces wooden sleepers with recycled plastic for more greener railways in 2025

In an innovative move towards sustainability, a UK nuclear waste site is now incorporating recycled plastic sleepers into its infrastructure. Each sleeper is made up of ninety kilograms of recycled plastic waste and is engineered to last between fifty to one hundred years. As the first site of its kind…

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