Recycling

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore held its annual free E-waste Recycling event on Saturday, January 4, 2019. Old electronics were collected at both east and south Home Depot stores. Some of the collected items are shown at the event at the south drop off location. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor…

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Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that a common species of worm with a taste for polystyrene may significantly contribute to plastic recycling. The team, led by Dr Chris Rinke from UQ’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, found that the Zophobas morio—known as ‘superworm’—enjoys munching on polystyrene and…

Held in a quarry, Hillhead is the largest exhibition of its kind, with three days of live demonstrations, more than 600 exhibitors and thousands of products on display. This year's event, which marks the 40th anniversary of the show, will feature more exhibitors than ever before following an extension to…

The City of Montreal is barring Ricova, which has a powerful hold on the industry and operates both the city's recycling sorting centres, from bidding on contracts for the next five years.  The decision, confirmed Wednesday by the office of Mayor Valérie Plante, does not affect existing contracts with the city. Ricova Services Inc.,…

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The move means new ownership for 100 O’Donovan employees as Sortera continues its expansion strategy across Europe. Sebastian Wessman, CEO of Sortera, said: “We are very happy to now join forces with O’Donovan. For a long time, they have carried out impressive work, to become one of the leading and…

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Exclusive LIGHTS OFF 14:27, 5 Jun 2022Updated: 15:17, 5 Jun 2022DRIVERS have been warned their lives are at risk after thieves have been disabling warning signs and temporary traffic lights to steal their batteries. Hundreds of traffic units are being targeted each month across the UK according to the UK's…