Apr 4, 2024 · In the circular economy scenario, which includes reducing waste and increasing recycling, the estimated costs would be less than $255 billion a year. This circular approach …

Apr 15, 2024 · Higher global consumption of e-goods, shorter product life cycles and fewer repair options mean the amount of unwanted phones, laptops and other items is soaring. However, …

Jun 14, 2021 · This scheme demonstrates how a responsible recycling model can enable social inclusivity and be replicated elsewhere. For more than 70 years, Cairo’s zabbaleen (Arabic for …

Nov 24, 2021 · Recycling the correct materials, however, can accelerate the circular economy through upcycling. Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, recently revealed …

Jan 18, 2024 · By recycling greywater for non-potable purposes, like toilet filling, irrigation, and cleaning, AQUAKIT drastically reduces water consumption while also minimizing wastewater …

Jun 22, 2022 · Considering the EPA hasn’t released an updated report on the state of recycling and waste since 2018, it can be difficult to get an idea of how the recycling industry has …

Sep 27, 2021 · Recycling is increasingly seen as an unsuitable solution to the growing volume of food waste produced by the world. In addition to reducing our overall consumption levels, …

Jan 7, 2025 · Technology alone cannot solve the plastic waste problem. For innovations like blockchain-based tracking, advanced recycling methods and automated systems to thrive, …

Dec 12, 2024 · Recycling metals eliminates waste generated during the production process. Additionally, carbon dioxide emitted during production of copper could be reduced by up to …

Recycling alone will not solve the plastic waste issue and innovative solutions and new business models are much needed. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, reuse is …