Newcastle council rescinds $56.7m recycling facility tender The council is currently assessing its options. Newcastle Herald · Jan 12, 2024
Legacy waste affecting Mysuru’s Swachh Bharat ranking ? Mysuru's low ranking in Swacch Survekshan 2023 is due to delay in waste disposal and poor waste segregation. The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024
Murray Watt says compounding weather events the ‘new reality’; girl hospitalised in K’gari dingo attack – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2024
One-and-a-half billion tyres wasted annually – there's a better way to recycle them Production of natural rubber has claimed over 4 million hectares of forest in south-east Asia since 1993 according to a recent study. This destruction of tropical forest for rubber plantations is thought to be two to three times greater than previous estimates. The Conversation · Jan 11, 2024
Scottish start-up's first of its kind invention lands major deal in Japan A SCOTTISH inventor has described a “pinch-me moment” after his unique origami creation landed a major deal in Japan, where the art of paper… The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024
Thames Water bypassing local opposition in attempt to launch water recycling project Company faced public backlash over scheme, which campaigners say threatens to increase river pollution The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024
ORR waste dumping: Local bodies may be made accountable As the 42-km stretch Outer Ring Road (ORR), which has become a key carriageway for commuters in Mysuru city, has continued to remain a dumping ground for solid waste and also construction debris with the local authorities turning blind to the nuisance, the Mysuru City Corporation, the Mysore Urban Development… The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024
Bosnian River's Trash Battle: Threats to Health and Tourism Discover the shocking story of a Bosnian river turned into a floating waste dump! Dive into the alarming consequences for health and tourism. Brace yoursel... Top News · Jan 8, 2024
Patricia Urquiola and Kvadrat create the world’s first upholstery textile made of 100% ocean-bound plastic Named Best Recycled Material at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2024, Patricia Urquiola’s Sport textile for Kvadrat was created in collaboration with Swiss specialist #tide Wallpaper · Jan 7, 2024
School Education Department plans mass cleaning drive under Engal Palli Milirum Palli campaign Government schools in Chennai to hold 3-day mass cleaning drive from Jan 8, educating students about campus cleanliness, environment protection & recycling. The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024
How to dispose of your Christmas tree: recycle it or cut it up and use it in the garden Tradition states that by twelfth night, the Christmas decorations must be down. But what do you do with your Christmas tree? In London local councils offer a recycling service with requirements varying from borough to borough. All the information can be found on London Recycles. Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2024
Fungus Makes Plastic Packaging Protective And Recyclable Startup grows fungi on top of industrial organic waste.. Zenger · Jan 3, 2024
Retailers to Shoulder E-Waste Recycling Costs for Consumers in the UK Starting 2026 The implementation of these measures is expected to alleviate the burden on taxpayers while fostering a more sustainable approach to e-waste disposal. International Business Times UK · Jan 2, 2024
7 things you should never recycle — you’ll be surprised You might think you're doing your part for the planet, but you'll be surprised that these things can’t be recycled. Tom’s Guide · Dec 29, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023 ‘Queen of trash’ and employees arrested over Sweden’s ‘largest environmental crime’ Bella Nilsson’s company NMT Think Pink accused of illegally dumping tens of thousands of tonnes of waste
RideApart · Dec 28, 2023 Yamaha Motor Sets Up New Battery Swapping Company In Europe Yamaha Motor is pursuing multiple avenues to reach its carbon neutrality goals by 2050. That includes establishing a battery swapping company called Enyring.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023 Retailers to pay for consumers’ e-waste recycling from 2026 under UK plans Households will be able to drop off cables and other electrical waste in-store or have home collections, says Defra
USAFacts · Dec 26, 2023 What is the economic impact of recycling in the United States? The recycling industry is responsible for hundreds of thousands of jobs, despite recent declines in recycling rates.
Top News · Dec 23, 2023 California revolutionizes water supply with recycled sewage purification From wastewater to tap water, California's bold move to recycle sewage for drinking water has been met with growing acceptance. Learn about the process and...
International Business Times · Dec 23, 2023 'Urban Mining' Offers Green Solution To Old Solar Panels As the world pivots from planet-warming fossil fuels to renewable energy, a new pollution problem is rearing its head: What to do with old or worn-out solar panels?
Top News · Dec 22, 2023 California approves plan to drink recycled toilet water for combatting climate change Discover the innovative solution to combat climate change in California - drinking recycled toilet water! Find out how wastewater is transformed into clean...
Cycling Weekly · Dec 21, 2023 Are these the future of carbon wheels? Forge+Bond’s 25GR recyclable carbon gravel wheelset reviewed We ride tested Forge+Bond's thermoplastic wheels.
The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023 Glitter is ready-made microplastic pollution – time to ditch it this Christmas A few months ago, shoppers in Germany were reported to have been stockpiling decorative glitter. That’s because it is now officially banned in the EU.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023 California set to become 2nd state to OK rules for turning wastewater into drinking water California regulators are preparing to vote on new rules for turning recycled wastewater into drinking water
International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023 Second-hand Clothes Finally Take Off In Japan A second-hand pop-up store in Tokyo by casual clothing giant Uniqlo was a first for the Japanese firm, but also a sign that a local aversion to used garments may finally be fading.