16Aug

“Lavazza unveils compostable coffee pods”

Italian espresso brand @Lavazza is launching compostable one-cup pods that break down in six months when combined with food waste.

16Aug

“Minimizing Plastic Waste is a Personal Responsibility”

Globally, 18% of all plastic waste is recycled: Europe recycles 30%, while China and the U.S. recycle 25% and 9%, respectively.

15Aug

Cheap imported solar panels that fail early are worsening Australia’s PV waste problem—as they typically can’t be returned to manufacturers.

15Aug

@StePac_Xtend fresh produce packaging avoids the need for ice and non-recyclable wax cartons while preserving food safety during transport.

15Aug

According to @Earth911, just one quart of improperly disposed engine oil can pollute one million gallons of fresh water.

14Aug

A new North Carolina law requires the establishment of decommissioning rules for utility-scale wind and solar farms in the state by 2022.

14Aug

@WhoGivesACrapTP sells toilet paper made without trees, ink, dye or scents—and donates 50% of profits to improve third world sanitation.

14Aug

The @konmari_co method encourages removing unnecessary items—clothes, books—from our homes and adopting a less wasteful, material life.

13Aug

@UmicoreGroup recovers 95% of the cobalt/nickel/copper in the batteries it processes, says Government Affairs Director Christian Hagelüken.

13Aug

@JLR_News and @BASF are partnering to develop ways to turn plastic waste into car parts for Jaguars and Land Rovers.