U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said on Thursday that the United States is launching a battery recycling research and development (R&D) center, aiming to reduce its reliance on foreign supply of critical minerals such as cobalt and lithium. Link: https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Launches-Battery-Recycling-RD-Center-To-Boost-Energy-Security.html
Mais »Denmark throws away too much plastic, recycling could save millions: report
A new report has found that Denmark is not recycling as much plastic as it could, resulting in wasted potential. Link: https://www.thelocal.dk/20190117/denmark-throws-away-too-much-plastic-recycling-could-save-millions-report
Mais »There’s a lot of money to be made from better plastic recycling
A new report from the Innovationsfonden public fund and consultants McKinsey presented at UN City yesterday reveals that there are substantial dividends to be had from a more systematic recycling of plastic. Link: http://cphpost.dk/news/theres-a-lot-of-money-to-be-made-from-better-plastic-recycling.html
Mais »Recycling is not enough. Zero-packaging stores show we can kick our plastic addiction
Wrapped, sealed, boxed, cling-filmed and vacuum packed. We have become used to consumables being packaged in every way imaginable. Link: https://theconversation.com/recycling-is-not-enough-zero-packaging-stores-show-we-can-kick-our-plastic-addiction-106357https://theconversation.com/recycling-is-not-enough-zero-packaging-stores-show-we-can-kick-our-plastic-addiction-106357
Mais »New Report Details Shocking Levels of Illegal Waste Dumping in England
A study by The Furniture Recycling Group has found that fly-tipping has reached epidemic proportions in England, with 646,039 incidents recorded in just five cities since 2013, with mattresses particularly prevalent. Link: https://waste-management-world.com/a/new-report-details-shocking-levels-of-illegal-waste-dumping-in-england
Mais »VIDEO: Gr3n’s Microwave Assisted Chemical PET Recycling Secures Innovation Award
A chemical recycling technology which uses microwaves to accelerate the depolymerisation of waste PET material has secured the 2018 Innovation Radar Prize. Link: https://waste-management-world.com/a/video-gr3ns-microwave-assisted-chemical-pet-recycling-secures-innovation-award
Mais »Worms help reduce waste
Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love. Link: https://www.theislanderonline.com.au/story/5827992/worms-help-reduce-waste/?cs=24
Mais »Recycling in U.S. took a big hit from China, but waste companies still encourage it
A year ago, China upended the market for plastics, paper and other recycled products by curtailing purchases of a lot of discarded American material. Prices dropped and recyclers looked for new buyers. Some consumers got the message that they shouldn‘t bother to keep recycling paper, plastics, aluminum, glass and other …
Mais »Cuba and Japan enter first phase of solid waste management project
The first phase of a solid waste management project between Cuba and Japan as started with Japan shipping 24 solid waste collection trucks to the island. Link: https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/cuba-and-japan-enter-first-phase-of-solid-waste-management-project/
Mais »Crean app para reciclar aparatos electrónicos
Con “Jerapp” se simplifica la recolección de chatarra electrónica a cambio de crédito en la tarjeta de Qrobús Link: https://www.diariodequeretaro.com.mx/local/crean-app-para-reciclar-aparatos-electronicos-2912373.html
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