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…
Modern waste-to-energy plants claim to be safe but these Melbourne residents aren’t convinced
Just 40 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, residents in Sunbury have finally had enough of being the city’s dumping…
The Chilean town living with the world’s most polluting dump
From afar, Chile’s Tiltil landfill almost resembles just another mountain, but the growing rubbish pile has created a…
Plastic Waste: Europe’s plastic recycling paradox: High performance, low demand
According to a recently published report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on the state of the…
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,…
Recyclers call for end to 30,000 tonnes of mining tyres being buried every year
A new facility in the heart of Western Australia’s iron ore mining industry has come up with a…