Researchers found a species of worm with an appetite for polystyrene. Thanks to a special enzyme in their gut, they could be the key to...

The 5th edition of the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index shows that a greater focus on prosperity and quality of life needed over the...

Currently, the aluminum, glass and copper of discarded photovoltaic modules are reprocessed, however, the silicon solar cells are not....

This report by Patrick Dorvil and Clifford Louime highlights the importance of proper waste management on the way to a sustainable future...

Patrick Dorvil and Clifford Louime published a report on circularity and blue economy in the Caribbean. WMW spoke with them about the...

According to a new report by non-profit organisation Zero Waste Europe most Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic recovered from bottles...

What is recycling in the 21st century – and what is it not? That was the focus of a high-level ISWA discussion.

Ocean litter has been making the headlines, but a new report by FAO suggests that plastic pollution is also pervasive in our agricultural...

Scientists at the Ural Federal University in Russia have discovered a new way to extract uranium from radioactive sludge.

Main developments for advancing PET recycling identified in a new study.

ISWA’s Women of Waste (WOW!) Task Force just launched their second Global Survey.

Researchers describe enzymatic hydrolysis as a viable way in the end-of-life management of textiles.

A research team, led by Lehigh University, will develop advanced technology for rapid detection and analysis of municipal solid waste...

Scientists at Cornell University aim to ease the process of plastic waste chemical recycling.

Two EPFL engineers developed a new method for tackling plastic pollution. They are harnessing the inner workings of proteins.