20Nov

“Canadian Study Shows Benefits of Source Separation”

Single-stream, automated systems for collecting residential recyclables have more than doubled contamination rates in Canada’s larger cities.

19Nov

“Finland to lead EU battery recycling research”

Finnish firm Outotec will lead research into developing the EU’s li-ion battery recycling infrastructure, from collection to processing.

19Nov

Singaporean scientists have found a way to convert plastic waste into aerogels for uses ranging from oil sorbents to firefighting coats.

19Nov

One in five surveyed consumers bought a reusable water bottle in the past year—over half citing environmental reasons for their purchase.

16Nov

Lithion Recycling has secured funds from Canada’s SDTC Foundation to help build a 200-ton-per-year-capacity battery recycling plant in 2019.

16Nov

An Italian company is producing pigments from 100% textile waste by recycling the fibers of used clothing and manufacturing waste into dye.

16Nov

Since 2016, California has recycled 2.5 million mattresses, diverting over 70 million pounds of steel, fiber, wood, and foam from landfills.

15Nov

Toyota, BMW, and Audi have joined with waste groups to research second-life EV battery options in New Zealand and avoid landfilling them.

15Nov

Vintage trains purchased from Montreal’s transport agency will be recycled to help create a new cultural hub of cafes, bars and event space.

15Nov

Charlotte, N.C. will institute a waste diversion scheme—covering food, water, textiles and construction debris—to generate jobs and revenue.

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