17Sep

“UK study shows waste plastic can replace sand in concrete”

Substituting ground plastic for 10% of the sand used to manufacture concrete would save roughly 900 million tons of sand annually.

17Sep

“What Do The Numbers On Recyclable Plastics Mean?”

Plastic with resin identification codes 1 or 2—PET and HDPE—are generally recyclable. What about plastics identified by numbers 3 through 7?

14Sep

An estimated 90% of decommissioned solar panels are landfilled; recycling them for their valuable materials is worthwhile and possible.

14Sep

Rubberized asphalt and tire-derived fuel are the top growth markets for tire recycling, says the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association.

14Sep

“Confusing and inconsistent” labeling of recycling bins is behind the new celebrity-driven multimedia “Let’s recycle right!” ad campaign.

13Sep

Hybrid car batteries can retain 50% of their energy after their vehicle life is over—and can be used to power data centers and streetlights.

13Sep

Over 2 billion pounds of glass were reclaimed for the production of thermal and acoustical insulation products in the U.S. last year.

13Sep

Those tough-to-remove batteries in portable electronics can explode if crushed or punctured, making recycling perilous—even unprofitable.

12Sep

Australian researchers are studying end-of-life management of PV systems with the goal of advancing a national product stewardship program.

12Sep

Washington State University researchers are testing paper mill ash as a potentially inexpensive treatment for acidic soil.