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Patagonia's newest insulated jacket, which borrows technology from its toughest workwear coat, takes aim at one of the biggest flaws with modern puffers

The Durable Down Hoody pairs 700-fill recycled down with the same abrasion-resistant fabric technology used in Patagonia's Steel Forge workwear collection

T3 · Aug 5

UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland

A Guardian investigation finds irrigation canals polluted with microplastics in Turkey, a major destination for UK waste

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

‘Nobody cares’: the Turkish farmers bearing the burden of UK’s plastic waste problem

Britain exported 139,000 tonnes of rubbish to Turkey last year, leaving smallholders and poor districts of Adana to cope with the debris, microplastics and toxic smoke

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

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Americans discard around 50,000 mattresses every day; one recycling programme has recovered 650 million pounds from 17 million beds

Around 50,000 mattresses are thrown away every day in the United States, but more than 80 per cent of the materials inside them can be recycled. Instead, most end up in landfills, where they take up space and damage waste-handling equipment. The article explains why mattress recycling remains limited, what…

The Times of India · Aug 3

New Orleans collected 9,000 discarded Christmas trees and airlifted them into coastal wetlands; the programme has restored marsh equal to nearly 200 football fields

New Orleans is giving used Christmas trees a second life by dropping them into coastal marshes to help slow land loss. The bundled trees trap sediment, reduce wave energy and support marsh grass growth. Scientists say the method helps restore wetlands in selected areas but is only one part of…

The Times of India · Aug 2

Forget high-maintenance houseplants: A DIY terrarium is a gorgeous centerpiece that thrives on neglect

Store-bought terrariums cost a small fortune. Here's how to build your own living centerpiece in an afternoon, for a fraction of the price.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 2

Waste into wealth: A regenerative path

Waste is often seen as the inevitable by-product of economic growth. In reality, it may become one of the most valuable resources economies possess.

Bangkok Post · Jul 31

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By 2050, the US could generate about 2.2 million tons of retired wind-turbine blade waste, as tough fiberglass composites remain difficult to recycle

Wind turbine blades pose a growing waste problem as they are difficult to recycle. By 2050, millions of tons of these composite materials will require disposal. Current methods often involve burying them in landfills, which is not ideal. However, new recycling technologies and repurposing efforts are emerging to address this.…

The Times of India · Jul 28

As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change

At Indonesia’s largest landfill, Bantargebang, waste picker Nur Wencih fears a sweeping government crackdown on open dumping could threaten the livelihood that has supported her family for two decades

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Pirelli Wants to Recycle Your Old Tires And Make New Ones

Pirelli has partnered with BASF, Synthos, and Pyrum to reduce tire waste and recycle as many old and end-of-life tires as possible all to make new tires that pollute less, while reducing its own manufacturing emissions.

RideApart · Jul 24

Florida returned half a million oyster shells to the Gulf of Mexico. The discarded shells became new reef habitat for marine life

Florida restored parts of the Gulf of Mexico by returning more than 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster and clam shells to the sea between 2007 and 2024. The shells helped rebuild oyster reefs, improve water quality and support the return of fish, turtles and dolphins to levels not seen in…

The Times of India · Jul 20

Burnt, buried, dumped: call to mandate tyre recycling

Old tyres were being burnt to make cheap fuel and buried on mining sites rather than recycled, an inquiry has been told, creating a missed opportunity.

AAP · Jul 15

Senate gives nod to 10 bills

The Senate approved 10 bills during the first ordinary session of 2026 and completed consideration of the amended Clean Air Bill, according to a legislative performance summary released yesterday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 11

Britons to buy 8m mini fans this year – but almost half will end up in landfill

Shoppers urged to seek quality products or alternatives as data shows demand surpassing last year’s total

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

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International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Trump Caught Sharing Outdated June Photos To Falsely Claim 'Crystal Clear' Reflecting Pool Is Only Just Completed

President Trump faces criticism over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, with accusations of using outdated images and ongoing algae issues despite costly refurbishment efforts.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6

Where squishies go when the craze ends

More than a decade after the first squishy craze, a new wave of colourful, collectible foam toys is fuelling a quiet environmental problem. Millions of non‑recyclable, non‑biodegradable squishies are being produced and discarded each year, adding persistent plastic waste to landfills and incinerators and straining already weak local waste systems.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4

The fight against green ‘waste’: how a Victorian community came together to create garden gold

Kitchen scraps and garden waste can be a valuable resource. But some communities are forgoing the Fogo bin and collecting their own compost

International Business Times · Jul 2

Dalo: Establishing Trust in Auto Recycling Through Direct Ownership and Operational Clarity

According to Moe Zaqzouq, founder of Dalo Auto Recycling, the auto recycling industry has traditionally operated in the background of the automotive economy, perceived as a simple endpoint for unwanted vehicles.

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What Hi-Fi? · Jun 30

I spent a day fixing vintage hi-fi – here’s what I learned

Don’t replace, repair

Space · Jun 28

Could future astronauts use oysters as water filters? Here's why one company thinks so

A prototype oyster habitat used for water filtration is aiming for an eventual space launch after an early-stage prototype was demonstrated to the public earlier this year.

Creative Bloq · Jun 27

'Beige sustainable design is cringe’: the key to authentic eco branding

Onward's Anna Öhrling discusses the value of sustainability as strategy.

The Guardian - US · Jun 26

California’s landmark anti-plastics law sparks anger as 17 states move to sue

Ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastic opposed by chemicals industry – while green groups say law too timid

T3 · Jun 24

YETI's got company as cult Swiss bag brand Freitag launches its first-ever cooler bag

The F738 COOL BAG combines Freitag's signature recycled materials with a removable insulated liner

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo Ads Banned in UK After Failing to Prove 'Recycled' Clothing Claims

Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo have had UK ads banned after failing to prove recycled clothing claims, fueling fresh concerns about greenwashing in fashion.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein ads in UK banned over ‘recycled’ clothing claims

UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statements

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