Romania Hits 94% Recycling After Launching Largest Return Plan in the World
A recycling depot operated by RetuRO, Romania’s plastic return system organizer – credit Eduard Voicu / RetuRO If…
Make Materials Matter: Louisiana Channel Releases New Documentary on Danish Architect Søren Pihlmann
Stills from the film “Søren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter.” Courtesy of Louisiana Channel.. Image © Simon Weyhe Share…
Which EU countries recycle the most raw materials?
Progress on recycling materials across the European Union hasn’t been outstanding in the past decade. Between 2015 and…
Changes to how household waste recycling centres operate are approved
Changes to the way Oxfordshire’s seven household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) will operate have been approved. Oxfordshire County…
Waitrose makes major change at all 422 stores this week | UK | News
Waitrose is rolling out a significant change in its supermarkets across the country. In a bid to improve…
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…
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…
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,…