Filipino rescuers detect ‘signs of life’ in deadly garbage avalanche; dozens missing
MANILA, Philippines — Rescuers detected signs of life in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four…
Coffee pods generate thousands of tonnes of waste in Australia. Here’s what is being done about it
For many caffeine enthusiasts, coffee pods are the shortcut to a cup of brew at home, and offer…
Soft plastics recycling is back in Australia. How does it work and where does it go?
If you cringe at the thought of tossing another bread bag or chip packet into your red bin,…
Scientists make breakthrough that could revolutionize what happens to common waste: ‘Promising’
Recycling is often promoted as a fix for the world’s plastic problem. However, according to the Organisation for…
Why California’s milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol
California milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol, the one with the chasing arrows, potentially threatening the…
Ratepayers to foot $2m bill to remove contaminated FOGO waste from South West facility
Ratepayers in two regional councils will foot a $2 million bill to dispose of thousands of tonnes of…
Report says US electronic waste is menacing Southeast Asia
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas,…
American e-waste causing ‘hidden tsunami’ in Southeast Asia, watchdog report says
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas,…
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…
Boron isotopes breakthrough could help enhance nuclear waste management
Researchers have found a new approach for monitoring and modeling glass corrosion in environmental and nuclear waste management.…
What really happens to the food waste in your bin when you recycle it
For some, what happens to the contents of your household ‘food bin’ that many councils collect for recycling…
Gulf Containers for Change recycling scheme expands to Mornington Island
Wheeling a recycling bin to the curb can be a mundane weekly chore for many Australians, but for…