09Oct

“Surfing gets sustainable with first recyclable wetsuit”

After two years of testing and research, @FinisterreUK has developed what they believe is the first 100% recyclable wetsuit.

09Oct

“Reducing single-use plastics”

Recycling centers often throw out compostable plastics because they require lengthy processing at high heat, says @sustcoco’s Kimberly Lam.

08Oct

Given current projections, retired EV batteries could be used to meet 61-80% of utility-scale energy storage demand by 2030, says @HuntonAK.

08Oct

Clothing retailer @DIESEL is partnering with @CocaCola to manufacture apparel from recycled plastic bottles and recycled cotton.

08Oct

While 75% of U.S. waste is recyclable, only 30% of it is actually recycled—and Americans recycle less than 10% of their plastics.

07Oct

By 2030, 2nd-life EV battery capacity will hit 275 GWh annually—creating big opportunities for their use as energy storage, says @IDTechEx.

07Oct

A Berlin @McDonalds restaurant went plastic-free for 10 days—serving burgers in grass-based packaging and condiments in edible waffle cups.

07Oct

Don’t recycle the “3Ts,” reminds @GreenAmerica’s @bethrecycles—no tanglers (e.g. hoses), tech (e.g. phones), or tiny items (under 2 inches).

04Oct

@BASF has announced plans to partner with @GroupeEramet and @suez to recycle EV lithium-ion batteries in a closed-loop process.

04Oct

@Caran_dAche is partnering with @Nespresso to manufacture ballpoint pens from the latter’s recycled coffee capsules.