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Oklo’s Revenue Transition Gives Bulls a New Reason to Watch Oklo posted its first revenue in Q2, with isotope, fuel, and small modular reactor businesses set to ramp through 2028, while a $3 billion cash position eases dilution concerns. MarketBeat · Aug 11
EU packaging rules take effect with limits on 'forever chemicals', plastics curbs New European Union packaging rules will limit harmful forever chemicals. These regulations aim to significantly reduce plastic waste across the bloc. Targets are set to cut overall waste by fifteen percent by 2040. New sorting labels will improve recycling efficiency starting in 2028. The EU also seeks to control plastic… The Economic Times · Aug 11
BMW’s Car2Car Project Proves 51% Of Scrap Can Feed New Cars BMW Car2Car testing shows how steel, aluminum, and copper can loop back into new vehicles while plastics and glass still lag behind. Motor1 · Aug 11
Patagonia's seriously cool Nano-Air bomber jacket weighs less than a can of Coke The new update brings lighter 40g FullRange insulation for mountain missions, alongside new everyday silhouettes T3 · Aug 10
Viva con Agua helping in funding global water, sanitation, hygiene projects through sustainable business models HAMBURG: Rising from FC St Pauli community, Viva con Agua (Water for all) has in the last two decades made a niche as Germany’ social businesses and not-for-profit organization, combining entrepreneurship with social and environmental impact. The organization has built a portfolio of purpose driven brands including mineral water, recycled… The Times of India · Aug 7
‘Waste colonialism’ – the Turkish city carrying the weight of Britain’s pollution problem In this week’s newsletter: a Guardian investigation reveals that the UK exported 139,000 tonnes of rubbish to poor districts in Adana, where farmers are left to cope with microplastics, toxic smoke, and debris The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
Ardee Industries IPO Day 3: GMP at 27%; issue subscribed over 14 times so far. Should you subscribe? By the close of the second day, the public issue had been subscribed 14.16 times, with bids received for significantly more than the 5.84 crore shares available. Retail investors remained particularly enthusiastic, subscribing to their reserved portion 14.33 times against the 2.93 crore shares allocated for the segment. The Economic Times · Aug 7
In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against storms How Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But one simple experiment is working. Since 1990, thousands of recycled Christmas trees have been dropped into fragile marshes. These trees trap floating sediment, rebuild lost wetlands, and slow land… The Economic Times · Aug 6
Meet Cassandra Lin, who started turning restaurant grease into heating fuel as an 11-year-old in 2008, eventually helping deliver about 21,000 gallons of BioHeat to 210 homes Cassandra Lin spearheaded an innovative initiative, TGIF, which successfully converted waste cooking oil into sustainable heating fuel. Collecting over 130,000 gallons of used oil, her project provided warmth for 210 homes statewide. Moreover, TGIF played a crucial role in educating communities about the significance of renewable energy, showcasing the powerful… The Times of India · Aug 6
New York capped what was once one of the world’s largest garbage dumps; its 2,200 acres are becoming grasslands and wetlands that support rare nesting birds Once the largest landfill globally, the Fresh Kills site has seen remarkable ecological restoration efforts. Following the end of waste disposal activities, engineers covered the buried refuse with a state-of-the-art multilayer cap. They've welcomed native grasses and wetlands, reviving habitats needed for diverse wildlife. This visionary endeavor has attracted rare… The Times of India · Aug 6
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
The Times of India · Aug 3 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 2 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 Economic Times · Aug 2 Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses every day that can take 80 to 120 years to decompose but what happens to these old beds after they leave your home may surprise you Americans throw away around 50,000 mattresses every day, but the waste doesn't simply disappear. Some old mattresses can take 80 to 120 years to decompose, while much of their steel, foam, wood and fibers could potentially be recycled and reused. Only 4 US states, California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Oregon…
Frugal Gardening · Aug 2 Can Worm Castings Rescue Nutrient-Poor Container Soil? Container gardens can feel like tiny plant apartments, and after a few seasons, the soil inside those pots can start looking more like a worn-out studio than a luxury suite. Nutrients disappear, soil structure breaks down, and plants that once looked fantastic may suddenly struggle. Worm castings can help restore…
Tom’s Guide · 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.
Bangkok Post · Jul 31 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.
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Donald Trump orders restrictions on export of critical minerals scrap, White House officials say President Trump signed an order to block old electronic waste exports. This aims to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recovery efforts. The move seeks to counter China's dominance in vital material supply chains. Recapturing minerals already in the US offers a faster solution. This action supports national security and…
Frugal Gardening · Jul 29 8 Cheap Materials for Building Temporary Plant Supports A garden does not need a trip to the garden center every time a tomato flops sideways or a young pepper plant starts leaning like it has had a very long day. Temporary plant supports can come from surprisingly ordinary materials, and many of the best options already sit in…
The Times of India · Jul 28 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.…
International Business Times UK · Jul 27 Residents Are Paying for Bin Collections They Say Never Arrive, Who Picks Up the Bill? Why East Suffolk's paid bin collections are being missed, the council's response, and whether refunds are available. Learn about the ongoing waste management issues and solutions.
The Independent UK · Jul 27 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