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wired.com • Recycling • World
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.
pilotonline.com • Recycling • Virginia
Hampton Roads is implementing a recycling education program to reduce contamination in recycling bins and improve recycling efficiency.
economictimes.indiatimes.com • Environment • India
India's recyclers have collected over 2,500 metric tonnes of lithium-ion EV waste batteries since 2022, highlighting the government's efforts to manage e-waste through the Battery Waste Management Rules.
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.
startribune.com • Politics • Minnesota
Hennepin County, Minnesota, subsidizes Minneapolis's organic waste program to reduce resident costs and promote waste reduction, despite the program's high cost.
telegram.com • Government • United States
Worcester City Council addressed resident privacy concerns regarding a waste characterization study conducted to improve the city's waste management and recycling programs.
thegrocer.co.uk • Business • UK
Waitrose has made its own-label Essential handwashes fully recyclable by switching to single-plastic pumps, saving an estimated 0.985 tonnes of packaging waste annually.
voguebusiness.com • Fashion • World
The article explores the challenges and potential of creating plastic-free leggings, highlighting collaborations between brands and innovators to develop sustainable alternatives.
nacion.com • Waste • Costa Rica
Costa Rica faces a municipal solid waste crisis due to overflowing landfills and a lack of effective alternative solutions, necessitating a comprehensive national strategy involving various stakeholders.
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.
uol.com.br • Business • Brazil
This article explores various business opportunities within the recycling industry, highlighting profitable strategies for collection, material selection, and market expansion.
auto-motor-und-sport.de • Automotive • Germany
The article explores the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of repairing car accident damage using used parts, highlighting challenges and potential benefits for consumers and the automotive industry.