South Korea’s EPR Paradox: Asia’s Strictest Recycling System Still Burns More Plastic Than It Recycles
South Korea threw away 7.8 million tonnes of household and commercial plastic in 2024. In 2022, the country…
Binman’s warning over common plastic mistake — ‘bins get rejected’
A binman has revealed which bin polystyrene belongs in, as he admitted it ranks among the most frequently…
From waste to fuel: New method transforms used ground coffee into high-quality fuel in 90 seconds
ⓘ ChatGPT Thanks to plasma pyrolysis, ground coffee can be converted into fuel in just 90 seconds. Researchers…
INNOFENSE Innovation Center by iHLS – Startups Gathered for Another Insightful Knowledge Workshop
AI generated image This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) Last week in Tel Aviv, a workshop…
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They’re impossible to avoid and harder…
Phone Case Brand Designs Autonomous Floating Plastic Collection Platform to Combat Ocean Waste
The Circular Blue platform at its moorings in Taiwan – credit, supplied by RHINOSHIELD In a stunning act…
Designated trash bags run low in Japan as fears grow over supply shortages
City-designated trash bags in Japan are running low as the conflict in the Middle East puts a strain…
Study Shows Littering Declined 34% Across America Since 2020
Litter across America has declined 34% since 2020, according to a new report from the Charity Keep America…
Contributor: How the waste in healthcare drives the U.S. debt
Washington treats healthcare spending like a moral obligation and interest payments like an accounting nuisance. They’re linked: Federal…
Foodprint app set to connect Hawke’s Bay residents with discounted surplus food
“With everyone feeling the pinch from the cost of living, there is simply no good reason for good…
Japan to tighten restrictions on metal, plastic waste exports
Environment Preapproval process aims to encourage domestic use and ensure proper disposal New rules seek to stop irresponsible practices…
Used Diapers Turned into New Ones Thanks to Super-Recycling Japanese Towns and New Innovation
Japanese diaper brands on a shelf – credit 維基小霸王- CC BY-SA 4.0. In the 1990s, a pair of…