14Dec

“British Firm Creates Novel Way to Recycle Plastic”

UK-based Recycling Technologies has developed a process to break down plastic and create heavy fuel oil to power marine vessels (video).

14Dec

“The e-waste nightmare lurking in your kid’s toy box”

Youth electronics, the fastest-growing toy category, can break easily, are hard to recycle and can be dangerous if disposed of in the trash.

13Dec

Waste li-ion batteries, volumes of which will grow rapidly as more EVs are produced, can ignite or release hazardous chemicals in landfills.

13Dec

The world’s first coffee cup recycling plant separates the cups’ plastic lining from the paper fibers to generate usable high-quality paper.

13Dec

Consumers can request of Amazon that their orders be filled using a minimum amount of bubble and other packaging materials.

12Dec

Given the value and toxicity of the metals they contain, retired EV li-ion batteries should be repurposed or recycled—but not discarded.

12Dec

A Filipino company is set to begin manufacturing 300-square-foot prefabricated houses—each made from three tons of plastic waste.

12Dec

Wrapping paper with Scotch tape, plastic ribbons, or glitter decorations cannot be recycled. A better solution: gift with reusable bags.

11Dec

PV panels lose about 0.5% efficiency per year, giving them a lifespan of 20-30 years. Many systems from the 1970s may soon require disposal.

11Dec

Waste from agricultural operations can include water, offal, dung, and livestock beddings—much of which can be recycled or repurposed.