22Sep

“Fraunhofer team moves towards recycling cotton”

Fraunhofer scientists have developed a way of recycling cotton to produce a fiber that can be used for mass manufacturing of textiles.

22Sep

“The right way to recycle paper and cardboard”

Before recycling cardboard, break the boxes down so that they lie flat; also be sure to remove all interior contents, such as bubble wrap.

17Sep

@RecyclePv CEO Sam Vanderhoof estimates that approximately 10 percent of solar panels are recycled in the U.S.; the rest are landfilled.

17Sep

In Spain, @CocaColaEP is introducing CanCollar, paper-based rings for can multipacks that will avoid using 18 metric tons of plastic a year.

17Sep

Responsible auto recycling involves stripping usable parts, such as batteries, windows, mirrors, and GPS systems, for use in newer vehicles.

15Sep

While EVs are seen as a solution to transport-related pollution, the difficulty of recycling their batteries could pose a big waste problem.

15Sep

Geneseo Inn, an eco-hotel @CassWinery in Paso Robles, California, is constructed from recycled shipping containers.

15Sep

Compostable: fruits and veggies, egg shells, coffee grounds, tea bags, and nuts. Not compostable: animal waste, plastic bags, and diapers.

10Sep

If, as some have predicted, the number of EVs reaches 140 million by 2030, they could generate 11 million tons of used li-ion battery waste.

10Sep

@Purina has achieved zero waste across its US manufacturing operations—recycling, reusing or composting items that previously were disposed.