Turning car battery acid into clean energy: A surprising breakthrough in plastic recycling |
Image: Left/Canva/Right/AI Generated Plastic waste on a global level amounts to hundreds of millions of tonnes annually, although…
What happens to obsolete oil rigs in a green future?
Recycling steel and copper from fossil fuel infrastructure to build wind turbines, solar panels, and the like could…
Designing for Obsolescence in an Age of Perpetual Upgrades
Superlofts / Marc Koehler Architects Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1039883/designing-for-obsolescence-in-an-age-of-perpetual-upgrades In the nineteenth century,…
Iron catalyst turns plastic waste into vinegar using sunlight
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a solar-powered method to convert plastic waste into acetic acid,…
The process powering future carbon materials
A comprehensive review of biomass torrefaction as a versatile platform for the synthesis of functional carbon materials image:…
BMW’s mechanical recycling keeps battery materials in active use
The BMW Group has launched a new battery recycling facility in Germany aimed at keeping battery raw materials…
This startup turns straw into sustainable pulp, and it’s ready to scale
Every year in Canada, 30 million tonnes of wheat straw left over from harvesting gets left on farmers’…
Scientists discover incredible way to make plastic materials nearly indestructible — and then completely disappear
Researchers have advanced their knowledge in developing plant biomass-derived polymers that can be used as plastic alternatives, potentially…
Scientists discover incredible way to make plastic materials nearly indestructible — and then completely disappear
Researchers have advanced their knowledge in developing plant biomass-derived polymers that can be used as plastic alternatives, potentially…
‘I thought it was too good to be true’
A new startup is revolutionizing how textile and plastic waste are recycled, cutting costs and improving efficiency. MacroCycle…
Spend less, eat healthier, declutter: Simple New Year’s resolutions that are also kind to the planet
By Kiki Sideris with AP Published on 01/01/2026 – 9:15 GMT+1 Here’s some good news as the holidays wrap up: Many…
Startup makes game-changing breakthrough that could transform what happens to common waste: ‘Brings new life’
Aluminum is a powerful material that’s easy to recycle, and one startup is dedicated to making the process…