Swiss researchers pioneer robot-assisted recycling for EV lithium-ion batteries
Researchers in Switzerland have taken an important step toward circular mobility by developing a robotic system that extends…
Closing the Water Loop with Greywater Recycling in the Bathroom
At voco Brussels City North, hansgrohe and Hydraloop unite for smarter water use. Image Courtesy of Hansgrohe Share…
Plastics recycling is in trouble
 Key Insights Many large consumer product companies are falling short of the plastics recycling targets they set…
Using Recycling Boxes Responsibly in Japan
Japan Data Society Lifestyle Environment Nov 4, 2025 A survey in Japan found that many people were unaware…
China restores 76% capacity in used EV batteries with molten salt
The surge in electric vehicles has brought with it a growing pile of retired lithium-ion batteries that are…
Nissan and Lithion redefine EV battery recycling in Canada
A new recycling initiative in Canada aims to give electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life. The program,…
New battery waste-eating bacteria offers self-sufficient recycling
Researchers at Boston College have discovered a unique bacterium that can eat through spent batteries, offering a new,…
Japan pushes reuse market as new consumption model
Reusing products and materials instead of discarding them is taking hold as a new consumption model in Japan.…
E-Waste Per Capita: Europe Leads the World
By ZeroHedge – Oct 20, 2025, 1:00 PM CDT
On average, every person worldwide generates about 8…
collapsible and pocket-sized water bottle elio leans when it stands
when tucked, collapsible water bottle elio doubles as accessory  There’s a new collapsible and pocket-sized water bottle…
China achieves 99.6% recovery of materials from retired EV batteries
China is expanding its efforts to make electric vehicle battery recycling more efficient and sustainable. The country’s General…
Female-Led Arab Team Turn Coffee and Plastic Waste into Activated Carbon, Capturing CO2 in the Atmosphere
credit Haif Aljomard / SWNS A new technology utilizing coffee and plastic waste is designed to capture carbon…