Recycling

U.S. wastewater plants could process more organic waste. Economics, feedstock supply and methane controls will determine which projects can scale.

A review of more than 100 landfill studies finds the highest pollutant readings are not always the most hazardous, a gap that can misdirect cleanup spending.

ETERNAL shows how pharma can cut solvents, energy and waste. The next test is whether those gains can hold up at commercial manufacturing scale.

Aether Fuels has validated its integrated synthetic jet fuel process. Project Beacon will test whether the technology can scale reliably and economically.

Fashion brands are joining forces to expand supplier access to clean energy. Financing and emissions reporting remain critical challenges to their success.

High-mileage EVs show lower inspection failure rates than petrol cars. The findings raise new questions about fleet lifecycles, resale values and battery health.

St Austell Brewery reports a 49% drop in total waste since 2023 after standardizing bins, training staff and auditing results across its 45 managed pubs.

U.S. manufacturing growth is driving hazardous waste demand. A new study estimates billions in economic losses if treatment capacity fails to keep pace.

More than £7bn is committed to UK batteries, but serious supply-chain gaps persist. Refining, factory delays and 2035 demand could test the sector’s next phase.

R3 Lithium has started operations at its Covington, Georgia, recycling plant. The site will now recover lithium carbonate from used batteries and scrap locally.

Researchers are testing a process that turns arsenic mine waste into high-purity metal. It could limit cleanup risks while creating a fresh source for industry.

Casablanca is advancing a 126 MW waste-to-energy plant near Mediouna. The facility is designed to process 1.5 million tonnes of non-recyclable waste each year.

As film, corrugated and aluminum costs rise in 2026, companies are using lightweighting and specification changes to manage product costs before raising prices.

Smart DRS has processed 150,000 reusable cup returns in four months. The system is now being tested across festivals, arenas and seasonal venues.

Trinity is expanding its stormwater business with the acquisition of Verux. The deal now adds California expertise in water quality and construction compliance.

Nassimi is linking upholstery materials to reforestation and social support. Its partnerships fund tree planting and help women rebuild their lives after abuse.

Rodale is betting $139 million on moving 10 million U.S. acres into organic production. Farmer economics and clear tracking will decide if it works in practice.

Cigarette butts still lead coastal litter totals. Disposable vapes and nicotine pouches now add batteries, plastics and hazardous residues to this waste stream.

Syngenta and Groundwork BioAg are pairing fungal crop inputs with soil carbon programs. Farmers could gain soil benefits and fresh revenues from carbon credits.

Volvo is putting greener materials inside its newest truck cabs. The move brings recycled plastics, fibers and certified wood into VNL and VNR models.

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