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Why making fuels from plastics in Michigan is controversial

Innovative methods such as chemical recycling are critical to addressing the plastic waste crisis, but their environmental impacts are uncertain.

wine society recycles plastic into flat-shaped bottles for chardonnay, pinot noir and more

The Wine Society's innovative flat wine bottles made from recycled PET plastic significantly lower carbon emissions compared to traditional glass bottles.

How a Colombian Influencer Made Recycling Cool

Sara Samaniego educates and empowers audiences on recycling through her vibrant social media presence, highlighting the importance of informal recyclers in Bogota.

New Medieval Books: The Green Ages - Medievalists.net

The medieval era offers valuable lessons in sustainability through practices like recycling and minimalism, relevant for today's environmentally-conscious society.

Why the US loses $800 million a year in unrecycled aluminum cans

Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, yet recycling rates in the US are declining, highlighting the need for better recycling systems.

AWS extends data center equipment lifespans with reverse logistics plant in Dublin

Amazon's Dublin facility promotes data center hardware repair and recycling, supporting sustainability and job creation in Ireland.

Why making fuels from plastics in Michigan is controversial

Innovative methods such as chemical recycling are critical to addressing the plastic waste crisis, but their environmental impacts are uncertain.

wine society recycles plastic into flat-shaped bottles for chardonnay, pinot noir and more

The Wine Society's innovative flat wine bottles made from recycled PET plastic significantly lower carbon emissions compared to traditional glass bottles.

How a Colombian Influencer Made Recycling Cool

Sara Samaniego educates and empowers audiences on recycling through her vibrant social media presence, highlighting the importance of informal recyclers in Bogota.

New Medieval Books: The Green Ages - Medievalists.net

The medieval era offers valuable lessons in sustainability through practices like recycling and minimalism, relevant for today's environmentally-conscious society.

Why the US loses $800 million a year in unrecycled aluminum cans

Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, yet recycling rates in the US are declining, highlighting the need for better recycling systems.

AWS extends data center equipment lifespans with reverse logistics plant in Dublin

Amazon's Dublin facility promotes data center hardware repair and recycling, supporting sustainability and job creation in Ireland.
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Recycling Mystery: Frozen Food Boxes

Recycling frozen food boxes is complicated by the presence of plastic combined with paperboard, affecting their acceptability in different municipalities.

discarded scarves take shape as stadium seats in RK collective's gender equality initiative

RK Collective's Crafted Liberation project transforms discarded headscarves into stadium seats, symbolizing Iranian women's resilience and the struggle for gender equality.

Your cool black kitchenware could be slowly poisoning you, study says. Here's what to do

Cooking with black plastic utensils made from recycled materials can lead to exposure to hazardous flame retardants.
Disposing of black plastic cooking items is advised due to potential toxic chemical leaching.

Crews tackle fire at recycling centre

Firefighters are addressing a large fire at a recycling center in Southwark involving 50 tonnes of waste.
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Texas woman uses AirTags to see where her recyclable plastics end up

Brandy Deason tracked her recycling with AirTags, revealing many plastics end up at a landfill instead of being recycled.

How Curbside Recycling Works

Recycling is not the comprehensive solution to environmental issues, and the American recycling system faces significant challenges.

Video shows explosion in London refuse truck after combustible items put in bin

Improper disposal of combustible materials in waste bins poses serious threats, as illustrated by a recent explosion in north London.

Outraged that some plastic you send for recycling ends up being burned? Don't be | James Piper

Most soft plastics collected by UK supermarkets are not recycled but incinerated, despite consumer efforts.

Video shows dramatic moment London bin lorry explodes as refuse workers escape injury

Refuse workers in North London narrowly escaped harm when a bin lorry exploded due to improperly disposed combustible items.

Pie in the Sky: New pizza box bins aim to clean up parks

The Parks Department has launched a pizza trash can initiative to manage waste and prevent rodents in five parks throughout Brooklyn and beyond.

Texas woman uses AirTags to see where her recyclable plastics end up

Brandy Deason tracked her recycling with AirTags, revealing many plastics end up at a landfill instead of being recycled.

How Curbside Recycling Works

Recycling is not the comprehensive solution to environmental issues, and the American recycling system faces significant challenges.

Video shows explosion in London refuse truck after combustible items put in bin

Improper disposal of combustible materials in waste bins poses serious threats, as illustrated by a recent explosion in north London.

Outraged that some plastic you send for recycling ends up being burned? Don't be | James Piper

Most soft plastics collected by UK supermarkets are not recycled but incinerated, despite consumer efforts.

Video shows dramatic moment London bin lorry explodes as refuse workers escape injury

Refuse workers in North London narrowly escaped harm when a bin lorry exploded due to improperly disposed combustible items.

Pie in the Sky: New pizza box bins aim to clean up parks

The Parks Department has launched a pizza trash can initiative to manage waste and prevent rodents in five parks throughout Brooklyn and beyond.
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Recycling Mystery: Oyster Shells

Oysters are essential for ocean health, filtering water, and providing habitat for diverse marine species.

How Do I Get Rid of My Old Barbecue Grill?

Properly disposing of an old barbecue grill can be complicated due to hazardous waste regulations and recycling requirements.
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You Can Recycle Cigarette Butts!

Cigarette butts take 18 months to 10 years to decompose, releasing harmful substances into the environment, but can be recycled effectively through TerraCycle.

This marble-like building material looks out of this world. It's actually auto industry waste plastic

Post Rock is a recycled plastic building material aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and reusing waste from the auto industry.

Most soft plastic collected for recycling is burned, campaigners say

Seventy percent of soft plastic collected in supermarket recycling schemes ends up being burned, not recycled, revealing a gap between claims and reality.

Trash art: A new show in San Francisco celebrates ordinary detritus

Modern art embraces lowbrow materials, encouraging a reevaluation of waste and artistic potential.

Britons urged to dig out unwanted electricals to tackle copper shortage

Recycle unused electrical goods to help mitigate a copper shortage critical for a decarbonised economy.

You Can Recycle Cigarette Butts!

Cigarette butts take 18 months to 10 years to decompose, releasing harmful substances into the environment, but can be recycled effectively through TerraCycle.

This marble-like building material looks out of this world. It's actually auto industry waste plastic

Post Rock is a recycled plastic building material aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and reusing waste from the auto industry.

Most soft plastic collected for recycling is burned, campaigners say

Seventy percent of soft plastic collected in supermarket recycling schemes ends up being burned, not recycled, revealing a gap between claims and reality.

Trash art: A new show in San Francisco celebrates ordinary detritus

Modern art embraces lowbrow materials, encouraging a reevaluation of waste and artistic potential.

Britons urged to dig out unwanted electricals to tackle copper shortage

Recycle unused electrical goods to help mitigate a copper shortage critical for a decarbonised economy.
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Malaysia struggles to halt plastic waste imports from Europe DW 10/30/2024

Malaysia continues to be a major importer of EU plastic waste, despite government promises to limit this practice.
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This Sponge Captures the Teeny Bits of Gold in Electronic Waste

A self-building sponge efficiently collects gold from e-waste, offering a greener alternative to harsh processing methods.
The sponge's design integrates graphene and chitosan for effective gold ion absorption.

Bacteria helping to extract rare metals from old batteries in boost for green tech

Scientists are leveraging bacteria to extract rare metals essential for green technology, promoting sustainability amid resource scarcity.

This Sponge Captures the Teeny Bits of Gold in Electronic Waste

A self-building sponge efficiently collects gold from e-waste, offering a greener alternative to harsh processing methods.
The sponge's design integrates graphene and chitosan for effective gold ion absorption.

Bacteria helping to extract rare metals from old batteries in boost for green tech

Scientists are leveraging bacteria to extract rare metals essential for green technology, promoting sustainability amid resource scarcity.
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#legislation

The Plastics Industry Is Planning a Deregulation Blitz Under a Second Trump Term

The federal recycling bill aims to undermine environmental protections and supports the plastics industry's growth.
Environmentalists warn the bill represents a dangerous ease for the petrochemical sector.
Key provisions could bypass congressional scrutiny, posing risks for air quality regulations.

Inside Spain: The rubbish police and Costa Blanca's worst drought in 33 years

Spain is enforcing strict anti-littering laws, imposing hefty fines to discourage improper waste disposal and increase recycling compliance.

The Plastics Industry Is Planning a Deregulation Blitz Under a Second Trump Term

The federal recycling bill aims to undermine environmental protections and supports the plastics industry's growth.
Environmentalists warn the bill represents a dangerous ease for the petrochemical sector.
Key provisions could bypass congressional scrutiny, posing risks for air quality regulations.

Inside Spain: The rubbish police and Costa Blanca's worst drought in 33 years

Spain is enforcing strict anti-littering laws, imposing hefty fines to discourage improper waste disposal and increase recycling compliance.
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How should we dispose of disposable vapes?

The rise in adult vaping raises significant concerns over the safe disposal of disposable vapes and their lithium batteries.
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Opinion: Whether it's a vote or a plastic bottle, each one matters

Younger generations often feel their individual actions, like voting and recycling, don't make a difference, leading to lower participation rates.

We Earthlings: Contact Lens Pollution

Contact lenses contribute to plastic pollution; proper disposal and recycling are essential.

Opinion: Whether it's a vote or a plastic bottle, each one matters

Younger generations often feel their individual actions, like voting and recycling, don't make a difference, leading to lower participation rates.

We Earthlings: Contact Lens Pollution

Contact lenses contribute to plastic pollution; proper disposal and recycling are essential.
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NASA has a problem, and it's offering up to $3 million if you have a solution

NASA challenges teams to create recycling solutions for lunar missions to reduce space trash and promote sustainability.
The LunaRecycle Challenge consists of two phases, culminating in substantial cash prizes for innovative designs.

The Best Thing to Do with Decluttered Items (Get Them Out of Your House for Good!)

Decluttering is an effective way to organize your space and donate unwanted items to help others.

Shocking video shows moment explosion fires debris from refuse truck

Barnet refuse workers narrowly escaped serious injury from an explosion caused by a combustible item in a rubbish truck.
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California Sues ExxonMobil for Deceiving Public About Recycling Plastics

ExxonMobil's 1989 advertising campaign misled the public about recycling, contributing to the ongoing global plastic pollution crisis.

California sues ExxonMobil for 'deceiving' public on plastic

California sued ExxonMobil for misleading the public about plastic recycling's effectiveness in combatting pollution.

California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recycling

California is suing ExxonMobil for misleading the public about the efficacy of plastic recycling in addressing pollution.

California Sues ExxonMobil for Deceiving Public About Recycling Plastics

ExxonMobil's 1989 advertising campaign misled the public about recycling, contributing to the ongoing global plastic pollution crisis.

California sues ExxonMobil for 'deceiving' public on plastic

California sued ExxonMobil for misleading the public about plastic recycling's effectiveness in combatting pollution.

California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recycling

California is suing ExxonMobil for misleading the public about the efficacy of plastic recycling in addressing pollution.
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Packaging tax will raise price of many everyday items, say UK firms

The new packaging tax will significantly increase product prices and threaten the profits of small manufacturers like Belvoir Farm.
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Los Angeles cracks down on copper wire thefts, warns of more arrests

Los Angeles police have recovered significant amounts of stolen copper wire, indicating a serious issue with theft impacting city infrastructure and taxpayers.

$46,000 in stolen copper and aluminum found at recycling center, L.A. police say

Los Angeles police recovered $46,000 worth of stolen metals during a compliance check at a recycling center, underscoring a worrying theft trend.

Los Angeles cracks down on copper wire thefts, warns of more arrests

Los Angeles police have recovered significant amounts of stolen copper wire, indicating a serious issue with theft impacting city infrastructure and taxpayers.

$46,000 in stolen copper and aluminum found at recycling center, L.A. police say

Los Angeles police recovered $46,000 worth of stolen metals during a compliance check at a recycling center, underscoring a worrying theft trend.
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Book excerpt from 'Glory Days' by Simon Rich - Harvard Gazette

The story paints a satirical view of a post-climate-change future through the eyes of a great-grandfather reminiscing about his life on Earth.

studio yellowdot bonds recycled eggshells and resin for 'hatch' pendant light at maison&objet

Studio Yellowdot creatively repurposes eggshell waste into a pendant light, emphasizing innovative design and sustainability.

Mauro Ketlun, the sculptor who shaped Leo Messi with recycled trash

Mauro Ketlun transforms discarded materials into artwork, highlighting creativity in recycling and the emotional narratives behind each piece.
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Mystery corpse discovered on conveyer belt in NJ recycling plant

A dead man was discovered on a conveyor belt at a New Jersey recycling center, leading to an ongoing police investigation.

les chaumes by atelier yokyok reuses grass stems into huts that people can poke their heads

Atelier YokYok's Les Chaumes installations blend local materials with cultural themes, promoting interaction and recycling while evoking traditional ceremonial garments.
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