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Australia’s plan to phase out expanded polystyrene packaging is failing and was never possible, industry says

Exclusive: the plan is more than a year behind schedule, with peak bodies saying there is ‘no viable alternative’ to the material

The Guardian - AU

First-ever alpaca-based fleece from Paka makes mid-layers more sustainable

And it's super soft, too!

More than 10,000kg of lithium from disposable vape batteries ending up in landfill

UCL scientists say batteries in devices have long life cycle and can be recharged multiple times

Evening Standard

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Plastic Waste Transformed: Solar Power Converts Common Plastic Into Valuable Chemicals

Scientists convert world's most common plastic into valuable chemicals using solar power

Zenger

IIT Madras, Columbia and Colorado varsity scientists develop sustainable plastic recycling technique

Researchers at IIT Madras, Columbia University and Colorado State University in the US have developed a technique to merge diverse plastics into strong and recyclable materials.

The Hindu

From trash to power: how to harness energy from Africa's garbage dumps - and save billions in future damage

New research on garbage dumps in 44 sub-Saharan African countries shows that 95% are unregulated. The landfill sites still take in new garbage even when they are filled to capacity. As the waste decomposes, these sites release harmful greenhouse gases. However, using the methane gas to generate energy instead could…

The Conversation

The Acer Aspire Vero 16 will be the brand's most sustainable laptop yet

Acer Aspire Vero 16 spearheads Acer's multi-stepped commitment to a "brighter tomorrow"

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The Holocene Superbike Is An Ultra-Light Road Bike Made Of Recycled Carbon

New Zealand-based company Velos Advancements showcases its latest innovation, the Holocene Superbike made out of recycled carbon fiber.

InsideEVs

‘Unscientific’ landfills, not a solid fix for waste management

Are ‘unscientific’ landfills the only way to manage Bengaluru city’s massive mountains of solid waste? In the frantic, decades-long struggle to deal with this mammoth issue, why has the focus shifted completely away from waste processing? As more quarries are identified as landfills, the search for a sustainable long-term solid…

The Hindu

UK ad watchdog to crack down on ‘biodegradable’ and ‘recyclable’ claims

Consumers were angry and dismayed when they found out the truth about these terms, says an ASA study

The Guardian - UK

K-DISC launches zero waste hackathon to scout for innovative waste management ideas

K-DISC launches 'Zero Waste Hackathon' to scout for innovative solutions to tackle waste mgmt. Challenges include techs for waste processing, business models for waste reduction, resource reuse & E-waste mgmt. Registration open till Dec 10. #ZeroWaste #KDISC #Hackathon

The Hindu

Montana miner backs off expansion plans, lays off 100 due to lower palladium prices

The owner of two a south-central Montana precious metals mines is stopping work on an expansion project and laying off about 100 workers because the price of palladium fell sharply in the past year

The Independent UK

Puma shredded 412 pairs of its suede sneakers to prove they are compostable

No one can say Puma doesn't go the extra mile when it comes to sustainability

Police still searching for family of baby found dead in Cambridge recycling centre one year on

Despite full DNA test and thorough police investigation, baby Gabriel’s true identity is still unknown

The Independent UK

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Schwalbe Natural Bike Soap review – the most eco-friendly cleaner you can buy

It has no nasty chemicals, is biodegradable, has no plastic bottle, is made from vegan-friendly ingredients, and works. Quite simply a fantastic product, unlike any other cleaner I've used

The Independent UK

Elfbar vape ads banned over ‘misleading’ environmental claims

Advertising watchdog finds Elfbar ads gave impression they were more ‘widely recyclable’ than they were

The Guardian - UK

Elf Bar vape adverts banned in UK over ‘greener’ recycling claims

Ads gave misleading impression that recycling vapes is easy and can be done at home, says watchdog

The Independent UK

Elfbar vape ads banned over misleading environmental claims

The advert, seen in London in late July and early August, claimed the vape brand was ‘Recycling for a greener future’.

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International Business Times

Six Recycling Innovations That Could Change Fashion

The fashion industry's enormous waste problem is pushing governments, particularly in Europe, towards ambitious recycling targets.

Tom’s Hardware

Chipmaker TSMC's silicon waste recycled into shoes – $41 eco-friendly Ccilu branded footwear now available in the US

Ccilu sells footwear with recycled TSMC silicon materials used in their construction. Good for your feet and for your geeky status.

The Guardian - UK

Can UK’s ‘jet zero’ hopes take off with a plane fuelled by used cooking oil?

Experts debate whether Tuesday’s transatlantic trip heralds a greener way to fly or a misguided stunt

Motor1

Toyota To Recycle Batteries From Old Hybrids For Use In New Cars

The battery of your first-gen Prius could end up in a, say, new Camry.

AAP

Riches or rubbish: firms prepare for EV battery surge

The question of what to do with electric car batteries when they reach the end of their useful lives is being discussed in Australia as a deadline looms.

The Independent UK

EU nations reach major breakthrough to stop shipping plastic waste to poor countries

European Union countries and lawmakers have reached a breakthrough to stop sending their plastic trash to poor countries

The Guardian - UK

EU agrees to ban exports of waste plastic to poor countries

Rules, still subject to formal approval, stop exports to non-OECD countries and limit them elsewhere

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