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Turning Trash Into Treasure: How Philippines-Based Green Antz Is Leading The Fight Against Plastic Pollution | Entrepreneur

Plastic waste crisis highlighted by the UNEP

Green Antz in the Philippines tackling plastic pollution [ more ]

www.dw.com

Do plastic bans work? DW 03/13/2024

At least 34 African countries have banned single-use plastics, mainly made from fossil fuels.

Experts emphasize the need for a broader shift away from 'throwaway culture' alongside piecemeal bans to combat plastic production increases. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

4 months ago

Finding a fix: Nigerian women lead drive to upcycle plastics

Women-led schemes in Nigeria are focusing on tackling plastic pollution.

Plastic pollution is a global issue with severe consequences. [ more ]

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designboom | architecture & design magazine

MIT graduate utilizes waste to build a foldable and adaptable home prototype

Reevaluating waste management systems is imperative for sustainable architecture.

Yiqing WANG's systematic approach repurposes institutional waste effectively. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

This Phoenix recycling plant will give new life to old plastic items from Goodwill

Plastic recycling microfactories offer a sustainable solution

Circular economy approach to recycling can reduce waste and emissions [ more ]

TheLeafsNation

Toronto Maple Leafs

Ilya Samsonov makes the Daily Faceoff Trade Target list

Reusability of waste materials

The importance of creative reuse [ more ]

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Nigeria joins global efforts to curb plastic waste DW 03/13/2024

Nigeria recently banned single-use plastics, joining 34 African countries in the fight against plastic waste.

Countries like Rwanda, the US, and the European Union have also implemented bans to reduce plastic usage. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Fashion & style

I've all but stopped clothes shopping on the high street. Here's why - and how you can too | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Lack of quality and attention to detail in high street clothing

Fast fashion resulting in waste and environmental impact [ more ]

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Time Out London

London

This London borough has the worst recycling rate in the UK

Tower Hamlets has the worst recycling rates in London and the entire country.

Challenges in providing enough recycling facilities due to rapid population growth in Tower Hamlets. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Tower Hamlets has worst recycling rate in England

Tower Hamlets in East London has the lowest household recycling rates in England at 17.7%

Bromley has the highest household recycling rates in London at 48.7% [ more ]

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

UK AI startup Greyparrot bags strategic tie-up with recycling giant Bollegraaf | TechCrunch

Dutch recycling giant Bollegraaf Group is investing in UK AI startup Greyparrot, which uses computer vision for waste analytics.

Greyparrot has developed AI technology to improve the quality of recycled materials and recover valuable materials from mixed waste streams.

The partnership aims to make recycling more efficient and tackle the growing problem of waste. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Can QR Code-driven Incentives Solve Fashion's Trillion-Dollar Waste Problem? This Company Thinks So... - Yanko Design

The fashion industry is a major contributor to waste and emissions, with 40 million tonnes of clothes ending up in landfills or third-world countries.

SIXR is an app-based fashion technology platform that incentivizes users to slow down fashion by using unique QR codes to track the lifecycle of garments and provide rewards for recycling. [ more ]

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designboom | architecture & design magazine

enkei turns construction waste into lighting sculpture for stockholm design week 2024

Enkei specializes in transforming waste materials into functional pieces to address the construction industry's waste and pollution challenges.

They have launched the Reminder (001) table lamp made from repurposed waste materials, including recycled bio-plastics and 3D-printed fossil-free steel. [ more ]

Mission Local

2 days ago

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Conozca a los Candidatos del Distrito 9: Colocar mas contenedores de basura es la solucion para tener calles limpias?

Candidates are asked weekly questions related to politics and ideology, sharing their responses within a 100-word limit. Events of political nature are also highlighted. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

One major Bay Area city is particularly bad at recycling. City staff have a hands-on idea for how to turn it around.

Recycling contamination is a growing problem in San Jose, with 57% of waste in single-family recycling carts found to be non-recyclable.

Contamination costs the U.S. recycling system at least $300 million annually, leading to increased efforts to extract trash from recyclables. [ more ]

99% Invisible

The Monster Under the Sink - 99% Invisible

Garbage disposers revolutionized waste management in the mid-20th century.

The disposal of food waste through garbage disposers alleviated public health and sanitation concerns. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Rogue restaurant slapped with fine after fly-tipping raw chicken triggers rat infestation

Restaurant fined almost 8,000 for dumping rubbish causing rat infestation.

Proper waste management crucial for businesses to avoid fines and maintain community cleanliness. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News