16Nov

“Dyestuffs made from textile waste set to be scaled up”

An Italian company is producing pigments from 100% textile waste by recycling the fibers of used clothing and manufacturing waste into dye.

16Nov

“California campaign touts mattress recycling benefits”

Since 2016, California has recycled 2.5 million mattresses, diverting over 70 million pounds of steel, fiber, wood, and foam from landfills.

15Nov

Toyota, BMW, and Audi have joined with waste groups to research second-life EV battery options in New Zealand and avoid landfilling them.

15Nov

Vintage trains purchased from Montreal’s transport agency will be recycled to help create a new cultural hub of cafes, bars and event space.

15Nov

Charlotte, N.C. will institute a waste diversion scheme—covering food, water, textiles and construction debris—to generate jobs and revenue.

14Nov

EV li-ion batteries can be refurbished with the addition of cells or repurposed into less demanding applications before requiring recycling.

14Nov

A Canadian firm is recycling rare earth metals from magnet waste—helping fill the void left by China’s lower production of these materials.

14Nov

The UK is lagging behind in the introduction of deposit and return schemes that engage consumers and help boost recycling rates.

13Nov

In 2016 Australia generated 3,600 tons of li-ion battery waste. By 2036 that could grow 50-fold once EV batteries are retired en masse.

13Nov

Process waters from the seafood industry contain valuable nutrients that could be used in food or aquaculture feed, new research suggests.