Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthrough
SHIBUSHI, KAGOSHIMA PREF. – Billions of dirty diapers end up buried or burned every year in Japan —…
Australians expected to generate more solar panel waste each year by 2030, inquiry hears
The annual level of solar panel waste generated in Australia is expected to grow by 30,000 tonnes by…
What happens to obsolete oil rigs in a green future?
Recycling steel and copper from fossil fuel infrastructure to build wind turbines, solar panels, and the like could…
Clear Drop Soft Plastic Compactor Review: Eco Experiment
Soft plastics are notorious for jamming sorting machines, slipping through processing lines, and wreaking havoc on the environment.…
Teens Tackle Waste From Old Pickleballs, Aiming for Guinness Record for Recycling Them–And You Can Help
Teens form Another Bounce to collect tennis and pickleballs for recycling While most teenagers are focused on homework…
recycled paper waste turns into a living spatial installation
Papercrete Structure Defines a Porous Installation by Raza Zahid  Morphosis by Raza Zahid is an experimental installation…
Waste Plastic Turned into Parkinson’s Drug Thanks to Helpful Bacteria
Professor Stephen Wallace at work – credit, Edinburgh Innovations A drug to treat Parkinson’s disease can be made…
Plastic produce packaging is greener than alternatives
By Kevin Kelly, Special for CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.…
Casella to take over Burlington recycling program
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Burlington City Council on Monday night voted to privatize the city’s recycling, allowing…
Multiple Types of Plastic Are Turned into Vinegar Using Sunlight-Powered Process Without Emissions
Waterloo PhD student Wei Wei, who led the research – credit, University of Waterloo, released Researchers at the…
‘In Romania now, you don’t see a bottle anywhere’
A deposit return scheme for drink bottles and cans in Romania has ‘made the impossible possible’ Just a…
Oregon’s new battery recycling law aims to curb fire hazards | Regional
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon is making strides in battery recycling with the passage of House Bill 4144, establishing…