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A recent study explores the possibilities of pyrolysis to gain high-quality petrochemical feedstock from mixed plastic waste streams.

A new INTERPOL report shows for the first time how transnational organized crime is involved in a number of pollution crime cases.

In a recent report, McKinsey examines the performance of plastics against its most used alternatives in regard of their greenhouse gas...

One of the UK’s top universities and a world leader in sustainability announced the partnership that will focus on on the characterisation...

What can we as the global solid waste sector do in practice to contribute to circularity. That was the main question of the Circular and...

LanzaTech, a company aiming to convert waste carbon into new everyday products, with the support of Danone, discovers method to produce...

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...

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.