Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts have the highest recycling rates in the country. Which three states are ranked the worst?
Light House launches a program to recycle plastic waste from Vancouver construction sites, creating sustainable building materials.
Universities are slashing waste and costs with USEFULL, a reusable container program using smart tech to revolutionize campus dining sustainability.
Oregon’s new statewide recycling rules aim to reduce plastic waste and streamline recycling systems.
JB Straubel, former Tesla executive, sees advanced battery recycling as key to a sustainable future, cutting reliance on mining while powering the EV revolution.
Despite overwhelming support from a majority of nations, the latest UN plastic pollution summit ended without an agreement on a binding treaty.
Buy Now exposes the dark side of consumerism—planned obsolescence, waste, and environmental harm. Watch it this Black Friday week for a reality check.
Oslo-based startup Sensorita uses radar sensors and AI to digitize construction waste bins, enabling optimized pickups and reducing manual checks.
In 2020, Austin, Texas alone collected nearly a ton of yard signs for recycling, while Delaware County, Pennsylvania diverted five tons from landfills.
RenuCore by CertainTeed recycles asphalt shingles into durable paving materials. The innovation aims to reduce landfill waste, enhancing performance of recycled asphalt.
Smurfit WestRock sets new standards in recycling with global initiatives turning waste into resources.
New reusable cup initiative aims to reduce single-use waste and enhance sustainability efforts on gameday.
Researchers have demonstrated a created laminate that generates electricity through “same-material” contact electrification, using recycled polystyrene foam.
From massive waste diversion to renewable energy offsets, MLB is setting a new standard in environmental responsibility.
GME Recycling, a leader in recycling technology, introduces the Ventiduedenti shredder, setting a new industry standard with its advanced engineering and reduced environmental …
By transforming recycled plastic into rapid-deploy homes, the company offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional construction methods.
The UK solar industry is set to grow significantly, but with that expansion comes the challenge of managing mounting solar waste.
A surge of medical waste, including syringes and feminine hygiene products, has forced widespread beach closures from Delaware to Virginia, sparking a major response from over 60 state and federal agencies.
STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH, a longtime leader in recycling technologies, has teamed up with environmental startup everwave to launch SortX, the world’s first mobile sorting container. This innovative system, debuting in September 2024, aims to tackle plastic pollution directly at its source by bringing sorting capabilities to remote river cleanup sites.
Join Sonya Parenti, a leading materials expert, as she explores the innovations and efforts showcased at the 2024 Future Fabrics Expo. From groundbreaking materials like HeiQ AeoniQ to ingenious dyeing techniques and circular systems like Circ and Epoch Biodesign, it’s clear that the path forward involves reducing our environmental footprint while embracing new technologies and ethical practices.