Packaging Solution 2021-07-30 19:08:30 US: Plastic free packaging on the rise Federal legislation as well as packaging innovations are set to usher in a circular plastic economy in the US. read more ...
E-Waste 2021-07-28 21:01:42 Scientists find way to recover nanowires from consumer electronics Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new method for recycling nanowires in electronics. read more ...
Battery Recycling 2021-07-28 20:57:10 Redwood Materials raises $700 million in bid to become recycling powerhouse The Nevada based start-up is set on becoming a powerhouse supplier of recycled materials needed for rechargeable car and truck batteries. read more ...
Waste Processing 2021-07-28 20:46:37 BeBot to process microplastics on beaches A solar-powered waste robot is set to pick and sort tiny plastics commonly missed by the human eye as part of beach clean-up. read more ...
Recycling 2021-07-27 13:08:08 UK food lobby vetoes government’s EPR proposal Food and drinks manufacturers in the UK object to taking on the sole financial burden of recycling. Lobbyists contend that EPR legislation would result in higher grocery prices for consumers. read more ...
Waste Elimination 2021-07-26 17:50:58 UK: New construction sector strategy prioritises recycling A set of guidelines published by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) lays out how the building industry can send zero waste to landfill. read more ... Marine Pollution 2021-07-26 15:12:11 New Zealand: Waste mussel shells to filter rivers and streams A waste product generated by New Zealand’s seafood industry could help filter nitrates and phosphates from the country’s rivers and streams. read more ... Medical Waste Management 2021-07-26 12:13:18 Green PPE is gaining traction globally Innovators and entrepreneurs across the world are pioneering solutions to address the pandemic related plastic waste explosion. read more ... Recycling 2021-07-23 17:02:37 Discarded electronic devices upcycled into Olympic medals Used smartphones and laptops get a second life as part of Tokyo 2020. read more ... E-Waste 2021-07-22 22:32:20 Repairing, not recycling is the way to tackle the smartphone e-waste explosion Smartphone e-waste continues to proliferate. Extending a smartphone’s lifespan can help lessen carbon emissions as well as avoid the massive energy loss and toxicant proliferation tied to conventional recycling processes. read more ... Recycling 2021-07-22 22:27:13 US: EPA says 50% national recycling target within reach The EPA believes that a US national recycling strategy is feasible under current political and industrial conditions. read more ... Waste Legislation 2021-07-20 09:30:07 Anti-plastic waste initiative qualified for California ballot A landmark bill to combat plastic pollution was approved by the California state legislature for the November 2022 ballot. read more ...
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