15Apr

“These Machines Can Turn Seafood Waste Into Recyclable Objects”

#shellworks has developed processes to turn seafood waste, such as lobster shells, into a form of recyclable, biodegradable plastic.

15Apr

“Denver could see pay-as-you-throw program happen ‘within a year'”

Denver mayor @MayorHancock says the city could institute pay-as-you-throw trash collection by 2020 to try to boost its recycling rate.

12Apr

Finnish company @Fortum has developed a low-CO2 hydrometallurgical recycling process that can reclaim 80% of an EV’s li-ion battery.

12Apr

Consumer goods companies and retailers have vowed to boost recycled content in their packaging to 25% by 2025, says @circulareconomy.

12Apr

China’s import ban on certain plastic wastes will strand 111 million metric tons of trash by 2030, say @UGANewMaterials researchers.

11Apr

The UK’s oldest wind farm is closing, and owner @EON_SE_en will recycle one turbine for reuse as spare parts within its onshore fleet.

11Apr

@Starbucks is testing out a recyclable coffee cup that sports a new biodegradable liner inside in place of the traditional plastic barrier.

11Apr

U.S. consumers throw away $2 billion of medications annually; most wind up in landfills, where they can enter the water supply.

10Apr

Chinese battery makers are changing their battery composition from 1:5 to 10:1 nickel/cobalt to reduce their use of cobalt in batteries.

10Apr

@VTTFinland researchers have developed a device that can recycle mixed textiles and plastics without having to separate fibers.