Recycling

In 2022, roughly 5.1 billion kg of electronic waste (e-waste) were traded—often illegally—across borders, nearly 90% of which ended up in developing countries (1, 2). Most flows move from the Global North to Africa, Asia, and South America (3, 4). High costs of safe recycling in exporting countries...Read More

Recycling equipment manufacturer notes the role of advanced shredding and separation technology in recovering rare earth metals from e-waste as demand rises and supply chains tighten. For nearly 25 years, ECO Green Equipment has produced industrial recycling equipment that supports recyclers worldwide in advancing material recovery and reuse. In light…

L-R: Senior Brand Manager, West and Central Africa (WACA), Edrington, Hammed Adebiyi; CEO of Alexis Galleries, Patty Chidiac-Mastrogiannis; Exhibiting Artists, Aliya Diseotu Victor, Ibrahim Afegbua, Konboye Ebipade Eugene and Co-founder Alexis Galleries, Minas Mastrogiannis at the Recycling Matters II Exhibition at the Alexis Galleries in partnership with The Macallan on…

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Plastic waste has long been seen as an environmental burden, clogging drains, polluting communities, and threatening ecosystems. But a powerful shift is happening. Across Nigeria, innovators are proving that plastic waste isn’t just trash — it’s an opportunity. In this episode of the Youth Empowered Podcast, recycling leaders Omoh Alakwe,…

GAP Group North East launches UK ‑ wide insulation panel recycling to tackle construction ’ s hidden waste and pollution problem A North East–founded recycler has launched a UK‑wide insulation panel recycling service to tackle one of construction’s most overlooked environmental problems: what happens to insulation at end of life.…

Service arrangements of GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities during Lunar New Year ************************************************************************      The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (February 9) announced the service arrangements of GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities during the Lunar New Year (LNY) this year.      To facilitate the public in recycling their recyclables generated during the year-end clean-up,…

ⓘ Newpowa via Unsplash An image of a 12V lithium battery A new mechanochemical method extracts 95% of lithium from spent batteries while also trapping carbon dioxide and creating high-performance catalysts for green hydrogen. Every year, the number of lithium-ion batteries climbs, hitting 7.8 billion globally in 2016 alone, while…

Published Feb 6, 2026, 12:01 PM EST Jonathon Jachura is a mechanical engineer with over 12 years of HVAC industry experience who specializes in translating complex home systems into practical advice for everyday homeowners. His background spans technical sales and product management for major manufacturers, combined with hands-on experience as a…

An average 6% increase in bin charges for Panda Recycling customers means other companies are likely to announce similar rises, a consumer affairs expert has warned.  The increase, which will impact a significant number of households in the Greater Dublin area, is noticeably above the general rate of inflation in…