Circular Economy

February 21, 2023

Green Chemistry: Utilizing Nanodiamonds as Catalysts for Transforming Greenhouse Gas into Valuable Chemicals

Carbon dioxide (CO2) can be used as a raw material for producing formic acid or methanol rather than releasing it into the atmosphere, which would exacerbate climate change. The conversion of CO2

Design·Materials·Plastic·Sustainability

Argentine Students Create Biodegradable Plastic Bags from Citrus Peels—They Degrade in Just 15 Days!

Valentín Fravoli (22) and Alejandro Unchalo (21), students from Technical School No. 2 in Tandil, Argentina, developed Citricplas — biodegradable plastic bags made from citrus peels. This innovative project, set to hit the market by the end of 2024, aims

September 30, 2024

Plastic Made From Seafood Waste By Lucy Hughes

Design·Sustainability

8 Million tons of plastic enters our oceans every year. 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste is estimated to be present in the ocean

Stellantis Unveils Eco-Focused Circular Economy Hub at Mirafiori

Business·Technology

Stellantis N.V., a major player in the automotive world, has just launched its SUSTAINera Circular Economy Hub at Turin’s Mirafiori Complex. It’s not just

Recycle·Robotics·Waste

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

November 29, 2024

Artificial Intelligence·Pollution·Waste

AI Growth May Generate 5 Million Tons of E-Waste by 2030 Without Circular Solutions

The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence is creating an environmental crisis that extends beyond energy consumption to electronic waste. By 2030, AI applications could add between 1.2 million and 5 million

Govind Tekale

November 26, 2024

Electric·Europe·Mobility·Recycle

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

Sunita Somvanshi

November 13, 2024

Design·Mobility·Sustainability

How Phoenix EV Boosts Recyclability 4x, Setting a 75% Reuse Standard for EU’s Circular Economy

Innovation is the essence of the 21st century. The world of cars and that too EVs is not an exception. The students of TU, Eindhoven, have made a new EV called Phoenix.

Rahul Somvanshi

November 2, 2024

Design·Sustainability

Bizarre by Nudaforma: The Modular Seating System Making Sustainable Waves with 100% Recycled Mattress Foam

Nudaforma Studio, founded by Marianna D’Antimo and Filippo Salis, has introduced an innovative seating system called Bizarre. This dynamic modular design primarily uses recycled polyurethane foam, addressing environmental concerns by repurposing waste

Rahul Somvanshi

October 18, 2024

Business·News·USA

U.S. Labor Market Stuns with 254K Jobs Added, Unemployment Dips to 4.1%—What’s Next for the Economy?

The U.S. labor market showed unexpected trends in September, with 254,000 jobs added to the economy, surpassing the predictions of 150,000 jobs made by economists. These additions marked the largest monthly increase

Sunita Somvanshi

October 4, 2024

Keeping mattresses in the loop.( Source: covestro )

Recycle·Sustainability

FREE Project by Four European Companies Targets Efficient Mattress Foam Recycling in 24 Months

A consortium of four European companies made up of Ecomaison, Covestro, Secondly, and Federal Eco Foam has together launched a research project to recycle foam mattresses. The goal of the partners is

Rahul Somvanshi

May 27, 2024

Business·Sustainability

How Toyota’s Circular Economy Strategy is Reshaping the Future of BEVs with 3R

In the realm of automotive advancements, Toyota’s latest endeavor stands out, not just for its technological feats, but for its commitment to environmental sustainability. The company’s Battery 3R program – Reduce, Rebuilt/Reuse,

Tejal Somvanshi

December 6, 2023