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Chemical recycling a dangerous deception

Most U.S. chemical recycling facilities turn plastics into fuel to be burned

Salon

10,000 London homes to be warmed using waste heat from computers in UK-first

The innovative scheme aims to reduce emissions and heating bills

Evening Standard

Scepticism over 'missing piece' of sustainable future

As waste-to-energy leaders meet in Sydney, a chemical engineer has warned of ultra-fine pollutants being spread to communities near incinerators.

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World Thrift Day: A look at sustainable fashion solutions in India

On World Thrift Day, we look at the importance of ‘less is more’ through thrifting

The Hindu

This Novel Recyclable Polymer Might Finally Rid Us Of Our Plastic Addiction

A group of scientists set out to rethink the way polymers are designed and make plastics with recyclability built in.

Inverse

Maine shooting suspect’s former boss told police where to look for him after two failed searches

The recycling corporation’s owner reportedly told police: ‘this individual knows the property’

The Independent UK

This factory in Tiruppur turns used PET bottles into fabric and garments

Sulochana Cotton Spinning Mills, based in Tiruppur, TN, recycles 4,000 tonnes of PET bottles/month into polyester fibre, yarn, cloth & garments. It has a 150-acre facility with 10,000 trees, 1,000 bird nests, solar energy & plastic-free zones. It won the State's Green Champion Award & aligns with 9 of 17…

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University Graduate Turns Bedroom Into Workshop, Launches Sustainable Sneaker Brand

Graduate creates sustainable sneakers from recycled motorsport tires, contributing to a greener future.

Zenger

New recycling changes explained: Everything you need to know

Government hopes changes will make it easier for people to recycle and minimise waste

The Independent UK

Waste firm fined £260K after worker crushed in horror machine trap accident in South London

HSE say man 'lucky to be alive' after being caught in machine mistakenly turned on during maintenance work

Evening Standard

Youth to be roped in expand reach of Malinyamuktham Navakeralam campaign

LSG Dept. forms youth committees to increase involvement of youth in Malinyamuktham Navakeralam campaign. Workshops, clean-up drives, digital campaigns, exhibitions, fun events for Kudumbashree Balasabha members and restoration of garbage dumping sites by NSS units to be held. #Youth to spread awareness on waste segregation and treatment of biodegradable waste.

The Hindu

New class of recyclable polymer materials could one day help reduce single-use plastic waste

Hundreds of millions of tons of single-use plastic ends up in landfills every year, and even the small percentage of plastic that gets recycled can’t last forever. But our group of materials scientists has developed a new method for creating and deconstructing polymers that could lead to more easily recycled…

The Conversation

‘The missing link’: is textile recycling the answer to fashion’s waste crisis?

Millions of tonnes of T-shirts and dresses are dumped or burned every year. Turning old clothes into new ones is possible – the question is whether it is a realistic solution

The Guardian - UK

The £30bn question: will Tories embrace infrastructure report or stick with rhetoric?

Sober assessment of UK failings from body set up by a Conservative chancellor poses ideological problem for government

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Why is Bengaluru expanding its waste-management capacity? | Explained

Karnataka govt. plans to relocate waste processing facilities outside Bengaluru to address capacity shortfall. Existing plants have faced opposition due to leachate and odour issues. New plants should have composting, material recovery and landfill facilities, with tertiary-level treatment for leachate. Land acquisition and land-use changes are concerns. Engaging farmers and…

The Conversation

We found 3 types of food wasters, which one are you?

Each year, Australian households discard about 2.5 million tonnes of food. Most (73%) of this food waste ends up in landfill.

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3 Waste Stocks on the Rise in October

The global waste management industry is evolving with rising awareness, technological advancements and government initiatives. So, it is wise to invest in quality waste disposal stocks Republic Services (RSG), Clean Harbors (CLH), and Concrete Pumping Holdings (BBCP), which have been gaining in price. Read on.

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McLaren to trial recycle carbon fibre at F1's US GP

McLaren has teamed up with the specialised company V Carbon to pioneer the use of recycled carbon on its MCL60.

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McLaren to trial recycled carbon fibre at F1's US GP

McLaren has teamed up with the specialised company V Carbon to pioneer the use of recycled carbon on its MCL60.

The Guardian - UK

Half a billion cheap electrical items go to UK landfills in a year, research finds

Research by Material Focus shows everyday items such as disposable vapes are a big contributing factor

Evening Standard

No rubbish can escape the Grim Sweeper: Devon bin trucks named after competition

Meet The Grim Sweeper, Optimus Grime and friends — North Devon’s new fleet of waste and recycling trucks

The Guardian - AU

‘Leaking trucks’ and ‘rotten egg gas’: Veolia’s waste project plan has Tarago furious

Residents of the small NSW town do not trust the company to safely operate the waste-capture facility planned for nearby

Evening Standard

Lightning strike causes huge explosion at recycling plant in Oxfordshire

The fire occurred at Severn Trent’s Cassington AD facility near Yarnton on Monday

The Guardian - UK

Lightning strike causes huge explosion at Oxford recycling plant

Witnesses report large ‘fireball’ in sky at Severn Trent Green Power facility but no one is thought to have been injured in the blast

The Guardian - AU

What can old clothes be made into right now? Puzzles, pillows and plastic pellets

Commercial clothing recycling is still in its infancy in Australia. Here the two major players explain what unwanted clothing can and cannot become

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