Raincoat Made From Plastic Bags
There are many countries across the world that sell water in plastic pouches. These bags are thrown away once used. It only adds on to the plastic waste that is massively generated
Polina Krichko’s Vision of Upcycled Sneakers: How ‘Future Fossils’ Transforms Footwear Waste into Art
The “Future Fossils” project, crafted by Polina Krichko, stands as a beacon in the world of sustainable design, addressing the ecological problem with footwear materials. With sneakers being a complex amalgamation of multiple materials like PVC, EVA, and silicone rubbers,
Microwave Magic: Revolutionizing Solar Panel Manufacturing and Recycling
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery to speed up the annealing process in solar panel production to increase its commercial value. There could be a
Graphyte’s Carbon Blocks Can Remove Billions of Tons of C02 from Atmosphere
We have a new entrant in the carbon removal market that can play the game-changer in the world’s efforts to limit the warming to
Solar Panels Transformed: 75 Tons Recycled into New Windows
Turning old solar panels into useful glass products is now possible, thanks to a recent breakthrough in recycling technology. Maltha Glass Recycling and glass maker Saint-Gobain have successfully converted 75 tons of
Sunita Somvanshi
MIT Engineers Develop Filter Capturing 99% of Aluminum Waste
A breakthrough in aluminum recycling could help reduce industrial waste while meeting growing global demand for the metal used in everyday items from soda cans to smartphones. Engineers at MIT have developed
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FDA’s New Guidelines: Bring Your Own Reusable Containers to Restaurants and Grocery Stores
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has made it simpler to use your own containers at restaurants and grocery stores. This change, the first major update since 2013, means you can now
Govind Tekale
MIT Engineers Develop Filter Capturing 99% of Aluminum Waste
A breakthrough in aluminum recycling could help reduce industrial waste while meeting growing global demand for the metal used in everyday items from soda cans to smartphones. Engineers at MIT have developed
LG Chem’s Dangjin Plant Converts 10 Tons of Plastic Waste into 8 Tons of Pyrolysis Oil Using Supercritical Technology
In an era where plastic waste management demands urgent solutions, LG Chem has established a commercial pyrolysis plant in Dangjin, South Korea. The facility, operating with a 20,000-ton annual capacity, employs supercritical
JLR’s Circular Seat Foam Recycling Saves CO2 Equal to Charging 3,000 Smartphones—A Game-Changer for Automotive Sustainability
In a technical advancement for automotive sustainability, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has successfully recycled polyurethane seat foam from end-of-life vehicles into new seat production. The initiative, developed at JLR’s Circularity Lab in
Sonali Tiwary
Robots Tackle 75 Million Tons of E-Waste by 2030 with ABB and Molg’s Automated Data Center Recycling
In a world grappling with escalating electronic waste, ABB Robotics and US startup Molg have joined forces to develop automated microfactories for recycling data center equipment. This partnership emerges as global e-waste
Rahul Somvanshi
WM’s $40M Investment in Philadelphia Recycling Boosts Capacity to 45 Tons Per Hour with AI Sorting
In a move that reflects the growing demands of urban waste management, WM has completed a $40 million automation upgrade at its Philadelphia Recycling Facility. The modernized facility, located at 5109 Bleigh
Mercedes-Benz Opens Europe’s First Battery Recycling Plant in Germany, Recovering Over 96% of Key Materials and Supplying Enough for 50,000 New Modules Annually
The automotive industry’s shift toward sustainable manufacturing reached a new milestone as Mercedes-Benz launched Europe’s first battery recycling plant with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process in Kuppenheim, Germany, on October 21, 2024. The
96% of Products Lack Repair Rights: EU Directive Pledges Change by 2026, But Can It Deliver?
According to the latest Open Repair Alliance report, approximately 96% of products have no guaranteed right to repair. With EU Directive 2024/1799 that came into force last July 30, a simple principle