10Nov

“Billabong’s Entire New Wetsuit Line Made From Recycled Materials”

All @billabong1973 wetsuits are now being made from recycled materials, including recycled plastics, scrap lycra, and car tires.

10Nov

“Americans produce 3x more waste than the rest of the world. Here’s how we can cut back.”

The typical American produces almost five pounds of waste each day—or three times the average for the rest of the world.

05Nov

A major inhibitor to PV panel recycling in the U.S. is that its cost far exceeds its revenue—by almost 10 times, according to a new study.

05Nov

@KelloggCompany is redesigning its @Pringles can—which is currently made from three different materials—to make it more recyclable.

05Nov

The presence of bisphenol A or bisphenol S in receipts means many cities consider them contaminants that render them not recyclable.

03Nov

@VolvoBusGlobal and Batteryloop will recycle retired electric bus batteries for use as energy storage in buildings and charging stations.

03Nov

To cut down on waste, @McDonaldsUK will begin serving coffee in reusable/ returnable cups supplied by @LoopStore_US.

03Nov

The typical American throws away 80 pounds of clothes each year, according to @hasanminhaj’s “The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion.”

29Oct

Recycling PV panels in the U.S. can cost up to $25; in states that permit it, it generally costs under $1 to dump it in a landfill.

29Oct

Each recycled Bay Area Rapid Transit (@SFBART) train yields roughly 15 tons of scrap steel, 6 tons of aluminum, and 1 ton of copper.