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A Mexican entrepreneur began melting discarded plastic into wall and roof panels; within three years his startup had built 500 rooms and secured contracts for 300 homes

In a remarkable daily effort, workers in Mexico convert plastic waste into robust building panels, driving change for impoverished families. Spearheaded by the social enterprise EcoDom, this eco-friendly solution tackles pressing issues of pollution and inadequate housing. Informal waste collectors benefit significantly from improved purchasing deals, and this sustainable model…

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In 2024, England turned old fishing nets into a 16-metre footbridge; the 3.5-tonne structure needs smaller foundations and less maintenance than a conventional bridge

Old fishing nets seldom find a second life. But in Kent, England, the nets are being turned into something much more ambitious. The used nets have been transformed to make a 16-metre-long footbridge to carry people over a marina entrance with minimal environmental impact during construction. Media reports from 2024…

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A Mexican entrepreneur turned discarded plastic into low-cost homes for families in poverty; each 430-460 sq ft house used 2 tonnes of waste, took 7 days to build and cost families about $280

Plastic production has increased exponentially over the last few decades. A 2017 study published in Science Advances estimated that 8.3 billion tons of plastic have been produced globally since large-scale production began. Only a tiny fraction has been recycled, with huge amounts accumulating in landfills, ecosystems and waterways. Mexico has…

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Meet Delaney Peterson, the Florida student who tested recycled foamed glass as a potential habitat for oysters

A Florida student's experiment uses recycled foamed glass for oyster reef restoration. This lightweight, porous material offers a potential new surface for young oysters to settle. Oyster reefs are vital for coastal ecosystems and shoreline protection. Delaney Peterson's research investigates waste reuse and marine habitat creation simultaneously. Her project received…

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‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought

Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent

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1.3m plastic bottles collected in a day in global volunteer ocean cleanup

Ocean Conservancy says last year’s cleanup collected 13.9m pieces of rubbish from beaches and rivers worldwide

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In 1998, Israel closed the Hiriya landfill after decades of waste had formed a 60-metre mound; years later, methane wells, trees and trails helped transform the site into the centrepiece of a 2,000-acre park

Hiriya landfill, once a sprawling heap of trash in Israel, ceased operations in 1998, paving the way for innovative environmental solutions. With comprehensive gas management strategies and landscape restoration initiatives, the site moved towards safety, battling issues like harmful emissions and slope instability. The establishment of methane wells significantly reduced…

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Hawaii mixed recycled fishing nets into an Oahu road; 11 months later, researchers found no more polyethylene microplastics than in regular asphalt

Hawaii's urgent plastic waste dilemma has prompted researchers to investigate an innovative solution: incorporating recycled fishing nets into asphalt for road construction. Throughout an eleven-month study, it was discovered that these eco-friendly roads released no more microplastics than their traditional counterparts. Significantly, tire wear was the major contributor to microplastic…

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Singapore sends 70 tonnes of unwanted clothes to Malaysia every week in major textile recycling partnership

Singapore sends up to seventy tonnes of clothing weekly to Malaysia for recycling. This cross-border initiative gives discarded garments a second life through reuse and repurposing. The volume has doubled in two years, highlighting the growing scale of textile waste management. At the Malaysian facility, clothes are sorted for resale…

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A Tennessee company is breaking down retired wind turbine blades instead of sending them to landfills, recovering glass fibre at 99.9% purity that can be reused in concrete, car panels and 3D-printing filament

Retired wind turbine blades are becoming a growing waste challenge as older turbines reach the end of their operating lives, but a Tennessee company is developing a way to recover valuable material from them instead of sending the blades to landfill. Carbon Rivers, a Knoxville-based advanced materials company, uses a…

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Mexico is turning corn waste and tortilla-making wastewater into building material; the strange recipe can even be 3D-printed

Every day, tortilla production creates a little-known waste stream called nejayote, the calcium-rich wastewater left behind when corn is soaked in an alkaline solution during nixtamalization. Mexican design studio Manufactura saw an opportunity in that waste, developing Corncretl, an experimental bio-based construction material that combines recycled nejayote derivatives and dried…

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In 2021, Alabama students began placing discarded Christmas trees along Gulf Coast dunes to trap sand; each year about 200 students now add roughly 3,000 native plants around them

Alabama's fragile sand dunes are being restored with discarded holiday trees, as students and volunteers team up to plant native vegetation along the coast. This innovative project marries sand trapping techniques with the introduction of native plants to stabilize the dunes. This effort not only protects essential infrastructure but also…

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In the early 1970s, Virginia Beach compacted 640,000 tons of garbage into a 60-foot hill; the dump became America’s first landfill park and now spans 165 acres

Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach serves as a unique example of transformation, evolving from a large landfill into a vibrant 165-acre recreational area. Opening its gates in 1973, this park now boasts serene lakes, extensive trails, and playgrounds, showcasing innovative landfill reclamation practices. Its picturesque setting attracts visitors who…

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Soaring number of fires at recycling centres blamed on vape batteries

Experts have suggested a £5 deposit scheme on the purchase of all vapes, to ensure used batteries are returned to stores and disposed of correctly

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In 2012, a man in Panama began collecting plastic discarded along streets and beaches: Years later, those bottles had become a village

Starting in 2012, Robert Bezeau embarked on a creative venture in Isla Colon, Panama, transforming plastic waste into viable construction materials. By 2017, he had ingeniously built two homes and a castle, utilizing around 40,000 recycled bottles within a steel cage framework. His project, known as the Plastic Bottle Village,…

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In 1980, a Canadian fisherman began building with discarded bottles; four years later, he had completed a house, tavern and chapel

In 1980, a retired fisherman embarked on a creative journey, repurposing recycled bottles into three one-of-a-kind structures: a home, a tavern, and a chapel. This initiative involved an impressive collection of over twenty-five thousand glass bottles sourced from his community. Today, these Bottle Houses and Gardens have evolved into a…

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Battery fires at recycling centres are costing UK £1bn a year, figures show

Experts say fires caused by wrongly discarded lithium batteries, such as those in vapes, are putting lives at risk

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An English town installed a six-metre swing bridge whose deck contains the equivalent of 140 recycled plastic bottles per square metre and can be manually opened for passing boats

A vibrant addition to an English town's landscape, a six-meter swing bridge constructed from recycled plastic bottles has just been unveiled. This bridge, which opens manually for river traffic, is integral to a multi-million-pound project aimed at restoring the Wilts & Berks Canal and establishing a public 600-meter stretch of…

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In 2020, a Brazilian mother and daughter began collecting discarded bottles; years later, more than 8,000 glass bottles had become the walls of their seven-bedroom home that glows during sunrise

A visionary mother and daughter duo transformed sustainability into an art form, building a seven-room home out of more than 8,000 recycled glass bottles. Incorporating elements like reclaimed wood and toothpaste tubes, this remarkable endeavor addresses the dual challenges of beach pollution and housing shortages in Brazil. Named the Salt…

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Oxfam ‘can’t guarantee future’ of charity shops as it also reviews warehouse business

Dwindling donations and stiff competition from secondhand sellers online prompt review but ‘no plans for closures yet’

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Meet Delaney Peterson, the Florida student who spent three years turning recycled glass into artificial reefs designed to give oysters a new home

Delaney Peterson, a student at Belleview High School in Ocala, Florida, spent three years developing a science project around a deceptively simple question: could discarded glass be transformed into a material suitable for rebuilding oyster habitat? Her project, titled Revolutionising Artificial Reefs: Recycled Foamed Glass Aggregates as a Sustainable Solution…

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Swimmers warned of toxic algae at newly designated Thames bathing site

People told to keep themselves and their pets out of river at Ham amid anger over Thames Water’s plans to pump treated sewage

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In the 1970s, one New Mexico architect began building homes from discarded tyres and cans; his Earthship idea is now being adapted for extreme weather

Michael Reynolds pioneered the Earthship concept, creating innovative homes constructed from repurposed materials that encourage self-sufficiency. These structures harness recycled resources and natural systems for energy and water usage. Earthships serve as a robust solution against infrastructure breakdowns and natural calamities. This approach is now shaping a wider trend in…

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Calls for urgent law change as UK’s largest water reuse system cannot be switched on

Recycling system in Cambridgeshire development ready since 2021 is deemed not in line with drinking water rules

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A Kansas couple is building a tornado-resistant home from 1,000 tyres, 16,000 cans and 1,000 cardboard boxes; construction begins this year

In an innovative twist on sustainable living, a couple in Kansas is transforming discarded items into a unique residence. This Earthship features around 1,000 tires and 16,000 aluminum cans, built to endure severe weather, including tornadoes and fires. It will autonomously generate power, harvest rainwater, and process wastewater, demonstrating how…

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