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Old is gold again! Surge in heirloom jewellery recycling in India following a customs duty hike Recycling

Old is gold again! Surge in heirloom jewellery recycling in India following a customs duty hike

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to avoid buying gold, the Centre on Wednesday raised customs duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15% to curb imports and conserve foreign exchange amid the ongoing US-Iran crisis. The move has now pushed many families and couples to repurpose heirloom…
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May 15, 2026
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa: how they stack up on reusing waste Recycling

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa: how they stack up on reusing waste

The global economy still largely follows a simple pattern: extract natural resources, manufacture products, use them and then throw them away. This “take, make, dispose” model has driven economic growth for decades. But increasing use of resources has also damaged the environment, contributing to climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.…
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May 13, 2026
Japan developing advanced lithium battery recycling technology Recycling

Japan developing advanced lithium battery recycling technology

Japan is aggressively accelerating the development of lithium-ion battery recycling technologies to bolster resource security and reduce its heavy reliance on foreign mineral imports.  Lacking significant domestic mining operations, the country currently imports nearly all its essential raw materials, including lithium, cobalt and nickel, making the establishment of a "circular…
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May 11, 2026
Foundation Deepens Community Access To Waste Management Recycling

Foundation Deepens Community Access To Waste Management

A foundation, Sahara Group Foundation, the social impact vehicle of global energy and infrastructure conglomerate of Sahara Group, has deepened Ojodu community’s access to waste management in Lagos State. Reinforcing its commitment to expanding community access to sustainable waste management solutions, the foundation commissioned its18th and 19th Sahara Go Recycling…
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May 10, 2026