In addition to being environmentally friendly, recycling can help manufacturers develop new, strategic sources of raw materials—particularly rare and precious metals—giving them a competitive advantage, according to research ...
Environment
Jul 24, 2018
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For months, a major recycling facility for the greater Baltimore-Washington area has been facing a big problem: it has to pay to get rid of huge amounts of paper and plastic it would normally sell to China.
Environment
Jul 12, 2018
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Better recycled critical raw materials will be given a new life thanks to an EU project. This initiative could contribute to a circular economy, promoting the efficient use of scarce and expensive resources.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 11, 2018
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Most of the time, when we're done using the things we buy, it's our responsibility to dispose of them properly.
Environment
Jun 29, 2018
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Walk down the street on garbage day in many towns, and evidence of our love affair with online shopping is plain to see. Recycling bins overflow with boxes from Amazon, eBay, Walmart and others.
Environment
Jun 9, 2018
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Smart recycling containers that reward people for proper use could help drive up the rate of plastic recycling, reducing the amount of plastic that goes into oceans and landfill, and creating business opportunities out of ...
Environment
Jun 5, 2018
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Thai police have raided several factories near Bangkok that allegedly were using a loophole to illegally import and process electronic waste.
Environment
May 25, 2018
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A recent study out of Texas A&M University focused on the practical applications of the global concern that potable water will become less and less accessible in the future. Melinda Knuth and her team engaged an examination ...
Environment
May 23, 2018
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Australia's recycling industry is in crisis, with China having effectively closed its borders to foreign recycling. Emergency measures have included stockpiling, landfilling, and trying to find other international destinations ...
Environment
May 8, 2018
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Ipswich residents have been told their recycling waste will now be dumped into landfill because it is too expensive for the local council to recycle.
Environment
Apr 19, 2018
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