07Jan

“Ocean plastic pollution is a huge—but solvable—problem”

Roughly 11 million metric tons of plastic flows into oceans annually—a figure that could almost triple by 2040 without speedy action.

05Jan

“Designing Batteries for Easier Recycling Could Avert a Looming E-Waste Crisis”

In the U.S. only 5% of li-ion batteries are recycled after they have reached the end of their useful life in an electric vehicle.

05Jan

Liquor manufacturer @BACARDI will bottle all of its drinks in 100% biodegradable plastic packaging made from plant-based oils by 2023.

05Jan

@EPA’s draft National Recycling Strategy calls for more public education and consistent recycling labels to help boost consumer recycling.

24Dec

Start-ups @RedwoodMat and @li_cycle are gearing up to recover and recycle valuable metals from the coming “tsunami” of used EV batteries.

24Dec

@Dell is looking to redesign each component of its products so that they can be reused or recycled instead of being thrown out.

24Dec

Tips to avoid creating plastic waste: buy reusable product containers; purchase goods made from natural materials; shop second-hand.

22Dec

@Veolia is teaming with @generalelectric to process the company’s dismantled wind turbine blades for use as a raw material in cement.

22Dec

Design/tech firm @WeArePentatonic has partnered with Pharrell Williams to create a line of reusable cutlery sets from recycled CDs.

22Dec

Websites such as @futureproofrev analyze emissions data on consumer goods and offer recommendations on those with minimal carbon footprints.