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The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out | WIRED

A German startup, Reju, is developing a chemical recycling process for polyester, aiming to address the fashion industry's reliance on virgin materials and the limitations of mechanical recycling.

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Inspectors are checking Hampton Roads recycling bins for unapproved items

pilotonline.com • Recycling • Virginia

Hampton Roads is implementing a recycling education program to reduce contamination in recycling bins and improve recycling efficiency.

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Have you been returning your plastic drinks bottles and cans for a refund? – The Irish Times

irishtimes.com • Recycling • Ireland

Ireland's deposit return scheme, while effective in reducing waste, presents consumers with a cumbersome refund process, potentially benefiting retailers more than intended.

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A sea of sensors

economist.com • Recycling • Germany

Germany faces a growing electronic waste problem with billions of RFID tags expected to be discarded yearly, necessitating new recycling solutions.

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