28May

“NYC closes the loop on gypsum wallboard”

@BldgProductEco is working to increase recycling rates for the 13 million tons of gypsum wallboard debris generated each year in the U.S.

28May

“Disposable Diapers Could Be Recycled, Say Experts”

@ProcterGamble is supporting research to develop a process for recycling the 20 billion disposable diapers used in the U.S. annually.

24May

The @EU_ScienceHub estimates that recycling EV battery materials could provide 10% of EU cobalt demand in 2030 if supported by regulation.

24May

Each section of a sofa from @LiveOuter is made with 99+ recycled plastic water bottles, and the entire couch is 100% recyclable.

24May

Which is LESS green—an aluminum can or a plastic bottle? Because many plastics are downcycled rather than recycled, bottles lose out here.

23May

A @UNSW study found that, absent regulation, landfilling old PV panels is the cheapest disposal method—but risks leaching into soil/water.

23May

@TerraCycle is partnering with @Henkel to help the chemical manufacturer recycle its LOCTITE material packaging used for resins.

23May

Choosing—and recycling—post-consumer recycled paper ensures a lower carbon footprint associated with your paper use, says @RollandPapers.

22May

@sdnpa authorities have approved the connection of EV batteries to the UK National Grid for storage and disbursal of up to 20 MW of power.

22May

Just how environmentally friendly are “eco-pavers?” @Earth911 has compiled a comparison among some of the leading brands.