Fungus Makes Plastic Packaging Protective And Recyclable Startup grows fungi on top of industrial organic waste.. Zenger · Jan 3, 2024
Retailers to Shoulder E-Waste Recycling Costs for Consumers in the UK Starting 2026 The implementation of these measures is expected to alleviate the burden on taxpayers while fostering a more sustainable approach to e-waste disposal. International Business Times UK · Jan 2, 2024
7 things you should never recycle — you’ll be surprised You might think you're doing your part for the planet, but you'll be surprised that these things can’t be recycled. Tom’s Guide · Dec 29, 2023
‘Queen of trash’ and employees arrested over Sweden’s ‘largest environmental crime’ Bella Nilsson’s company NMT Think Pink accused of illegally dumping tens of thousands of tonnes of waste The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023
Yamaha Motor Sets Up New Battery Swapping Company In Europe Yamaha Motor is pursuing multiple avenues to reach its carbon neutrality goals by 2050. That includes establishing a battery swapping company called Enyring. RideApart · Dec 28, 2023
Retailers to pay for consumers’ e-waste recycling from 2026 under UK plans Households will be able to drop off cables and other electrical waste in-store or have home collections, says Defra The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023
What is the economic impact of recycling in the United States? The recycling industry is responsible for hundreds of thousands of jobs, despite recent declines in recycling rates. USAFacts · Dec 26, 2023
California revolutionizes water supply with recycled sewage purification From wastewater to tap water, California's bold move to recycle sewage for drinking water has been met with growing acceptance. Learn about the process and... Top News · Dec 23, 2023
'Urban Mining' Offers Green Solution To Old Solar Panels As the world pivots from planet-warming fossil fuels to renewable energy, a new pollution problem is rearing its head: What to do with old or worn-out solar panels? International Business Times · Dec 23, 2023
California approves plan to drink recycled toilet water for combatting climate change Discover the innovative solution to combat climate change in California - drinking recycled toilet water! Find out how wastewater is transformed into clean... Top News · Dec 22, 2023
Are these the future of carbon wheels? Forge+Bond’s 25GR recyclable carbon gravel wheelset reviewed We ride tested Forge+Bond's thermoplastic wheels. Cycling Weekly · Dec 21, 2023
Glitter is ready-made microplastic pollution – time to ditch it this Christmas A few months ago, shoppers in Germany were reported to have been stockpiling decorative glitter. That’s because it is now officially banned in the EU. The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023
California set to become 2nd state to OK rules for turning wastewater into drinking water California regulators are preparing to vote on new rules for turning recycled wastewater into drinking water The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Second-hand Clothes Finally Take Off In Japan A second-hand pop-up store in Tokyo by casual clothing giant Uniqlo was a first for the Japanese firm, but also a sign that a local aversion to used garments may finally be fading. International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2023 Ten face trial in France over illegal dumping of Belgian waste The trial of 10 people suspected of operating a vast network trafficking industrial and household waste from Belgium to France began in Lille on Monday.
Laptop · Dec 18, 2023 How to recycle electronics responsibly Recycle your electronics responsibly to help eliminate e-waste
The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2023 Australia’s plan to phase out expanded polystyrene packaging is failing and was never possible, industry says Exclusive: the plan is more than a year behind schedule, with peak bodies saying there is ‘no viable alternative’ to the material
T3 · Dec 14, 2023 First-ever alpaca-based fleece from Paka makes mid-layers more sustainable And it's super soft, too!
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023 More than 10,000kg of lithium from disposable vape batteries ending up in landfill UCL scientists say batteries in devices have long life cycle and can be recharged multiple times
Zenger · Dec 11, 2023 Plastic Waste Transformed: Solar Power Converts Common Plastic Into Valuable Chemicals Scientists convert world's most common plastic into valuable chemicals using solar power
The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023 IIT Madras, Columbia and Colorado varsity scientists develop sustainable plastic recycling technique Researchers at IIT Madras, Columbia University and Colorado State University in the US have developed a technique to merge diverse plastics into strong and recyclable materials.
The Conversation · Dec 10, 2023 From trash to power: how to harness energy from Africa's garbage dumps - and save billions in future damage New research on garbage dumps in 44 sub-Saharan African countries shows that 95% are unregulated. The landfill sites still take in new garbage even when they are filled to capacity. As the waste decomposes, these sites release harmful greenhouse gases. However, using the methane gas to generate energy instead could…
T3 · Dec 6, 2023 The Acer Aspire Vero 16 will be the brand's most sustainable laptop yet Acer Aspire Vero 16 spearheads Acer's multi-stepped commitment to a "brighter tomorrow"
InsideEVs · Dec 6, 2023 The Holocene Superbike Is An Ultra-Light Road Bike Made Of Recycled Carbon New Zealand-based company Velos Advancements showcases its latest innovation, the Holocene Superbike made out of recycled carbon fiber.
The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023 ‘Unscientific’ landfills, not a solid fix for waste management Are ‘unscientific’ landfills the only way to manage Bengaluru city’s massive mountains of solid waste? In the frantic, decades-long struggle to deal with this mammoth issue, why has the focus shifted completely away from waste processing? As more quarries are identified as landfills, the search for a sustainable long-term solid…