The Latest Breaking News on Recycling

Can you safely home compost clothing? Yes, with a few big caveats

While natural fibres are technically brown compostable materials, not everything that goes into a garment is written on the care label

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024

SNP politician considering legal options after Labour council recycling row

AN SNP COUNCILLOR has said he will “potentially” look at legal options after his bid to publicly debate access at a recycling centre was blocked…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2024

Former NSW Coalition government was warned recycled soil products posed ‘unacceptable risks’

Exclusive: Environment watchdog advised in 2021 the material ‘should not be used broadly’, before backing away from proposals to tighten regulations

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2024

New Battery Recycling Law In Illinois, But What Other States Have One?

Old, discarded batteries can leak, causing major problems when they're not gotten rid of in safe ways. With the rise of e-bikes, it's an ever-growing concern.

RideApart · Aug 13, 2024

Bin strikes due to disrupt Edinburgh festivals called off amid new pay offer

Unite, Unison and GMB suspend industrial action in Scotland to consult members on ‘improved’ deal

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024

Waste Into Gold: Oyster Shells Repurposed As Magic 'Seawool'

Growing up on Taiwan's west coast where mollusc farming is popular, Eddie Wang saw discarded oyster shells transformed from waste to function -- a memory that inspired him to create a unique and environmentally friendly fabric called "Seawool".

International Business Times · Aug 12, 2024

NSW is getting serious on contaminated soil. It only took 10 years – and the media doing lab tests

The environment watchdog has promised to crack down on products made from recycled construction waste. But will it actually implement change?

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2024

The Royal Mint, official maker of British coins, begins mining gold from motherboards — a 40,000 square feet facility yields half a ton of gold per year

To help become more sustainable and eco-friendly, the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom has opened a new factory that will recover thousands of tons of gold each year from e-waste.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 10, 2024

Glass, plastic, roof insulation, oyster shells: what Australian consumers found in garden soil products

People who bought top dressing and potting mix from major retailers say poor regulation and a lack of labelling makes it impossible to trace the source of contamination

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2024

Scottish Government finds ‘additional funding’ it says could avert bin strikes

IMPENDING strike action by waste workers in Scotland could be averted after “additional funding” was found, ministers have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2024