Recycling

Concerns have been raised over controversial plans to convert a former coal yard into a waste transfer station and recycling facility near Abingdon.  The scheme is for the site in Thrupp Lane at Radley and includes the construction of concrete storage bays for storing waste material, skip storage and minor…

Ontario construction leaders say recycling road materials could save millions Recycled crushed aggregates can alleviate project backlogs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions By Stephanie Bontorin January 15, 2025 A coalition of Ontario civil infrastructure leaders, builders, suppliers, and engineers have launched a campaign to urge government leaders to adopt policy…

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While aluminum is the key material incorporated in products ranging from soda cans to circuit boards, it is nonetheless required for contemporary living. However, the rising global demand for this versatile metal is set to aggravate its environmental burden, as hazardous waste is produced during manufacturing. This breakthrough may significantly…

Irina Slav Irina is a writer for Oilprice.com with over a decade of experience writing on the oil and gas industry. More Info By Irina Slav - Jan 07, 2025, 3:30 AM CST Exxon has filed a suit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a group of environmental organizations…

Researchers at Cornell University have created a sustainable method to extract gold from electronic waste and use it as a catalyst to transform CO2 into valuable organic materials. This process provides an eco-friendly alternative to traditional extraction methods, utilizes vast amounts of e-waste, and helps mitigate CO2 emissions...Read More

Enzymes capable of breaking down polymers have been identified from natural sources and developed for industrial use in plastic recycling. However, there are many potential starting points for enzyme optimization that remain unexplored. We generated a ...Read More

Politics The federal government promised to "pilot a new automatic filing service" in 2024 to help get benefits to low- and fixed-income Canadians — but ended up recycling a program from the year before that saw little uptake. Government expanded a file-by-phone program to include a digital option — few people used…

More and more celebrities are recycling their iconic outfits that once dazzled the red carpet or an award show and passing them on to their children. Celebrity kids are making headlines for stepping into their parents’ famous ensembles in a trend that merges nostalgia with sustainability. These young stars not only pay homage to their parents but…

Waste statistics for 2023 published ***********************************      The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (December 19) published the report "Monitoring of Solid Waste in Hong Kong - Waste Statistics for 2023". It presents the 2023 statistics on disposal and recovery/recycling of solid waste generated in Hong Kong, including municipal solid waste (MSW)…