06Nov

“New additive enables recyclability of plastic waste without losing material’s valuable properties”

@clariant has developed a polymer stabilizer that can increase the reuse of polypropylene and polyethylene film waste by 30 percent.

06Nov

“Discover the many different uses for coffee grounds”

Coffee grounds can be used on soil to kill slugs, to help wash smells off your hands or as a shampoo additive to remove fleas from your dog.

05Nov

Recycling 30- and 40-year-old PVs can be problematic, as the harvestable materials and chemicals are frequently of little economic value.

05Nov

@IITHyderabad and @KiitOf researchers have developed a method to create bricks from dry agricultural waste to build low-cost housing.

05Nov

Tips for reducing waste: bring reusable bags for shopping; repurpose food containers as Tupperware; use toy, tool, and book libraries.

04Nov

@PVCYCLEonline and Recycle PV Solar are teaming to promote solar panel recycling and waste treatment of PV system components in the U.S.

04Nov

@Illinois_Alma researchers have discovered a way to quickly break down polyurethane waste and repurpose it into new materials and products.

04Nov

Two tips for a greener holiday season: wrap gifts in recycled paper and switch to LED or solar-powered holiday lights.

01Nov

@Deakin researchers say they have discovered a way to extract silicon from discarded PV panels and reuse it to make lithium-ion batteries.

01Nov

Albertsons is trading its white prescription bags for ones made from 100% recycled material, 60% of which is post-consumer content.