Why researchers are going through our garbage
TOWN OF RODMAN, New York (WWNY) – You’ve heard of dumpster diving, but how about landfill diving? It’s…
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…
Compost, recycling pickup paused for Thanksgiving
Denver residents will have an unusual schedule for trash pickup this week, ahead of Thanksgiving, and will have…
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…
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…
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…
American e-waste causing ‘hidden tsunami’ in Southeast Asia
Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to…
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,…
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…
collapsible and pocket-sized water bottle elio leans when it stands
when tucked, collapsible water bottle elio doubles as accessory There’s a new collapsible and pocket-sized water bottle…
China achieves 99.6% recovery of materials from retired EV batteries
China is expanding its efforts to make electric vehicle battery recycling more efficient and sustainable. The country’s General…