No longer viewed only as waste, used cooking oil is a common ingredient in biofuels.
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This new open-access tool connects global extraction sites with the ten key metals inside smartphones.
Europe is not facing a scarcity problem but a recovery challenge, and one that can be solved.
If our waste crosses borders, our accountability needs to as well.
New research suggests municipalities could improve recycling and composting rates by changing how often they collect garbage and organics.
Burnham’s plan to tackle criminal fly-tipping gangs needs to go further.
Learning communities are supporting circularity across Europe by rethinking processes for recycling waste or reconditioning clothing and vehicles, and navigating policy U-turns.
Clever clothing that can sense health issues are not far off, but they could prove hard to recycle or reuse.
Africa is rapidly expanding electricity generation, but new research shows energy planning must also account for water scarcity and carbon dioxide emissions.
We know not to leave lights on all day. We also know not to run an air conditioner with windows open. We need a similar mindset for AI.
Technology could help find illegal waste sites faster and increase the chances of tracking down criminals.
Social media is spruiking the health benefits of ‘lymphatic draining’. 2 lymphoedema experts explain what it is and whether it works.
As part of a more effective network of reuse infrastructure, this new symbol could be a catalyst for more effective waste reduction.
Fortnightly bin collections can prompt more recycling, research shows.
Instead of just dumping all your old clothes at a charity shop, here are some tips on what to do first.
Around 40 to 50 times more energy goes into producing, transporting and selling food than can be recovered from recycling it.
It’s cheaper and quicker to dump waste illegally. At one location, it’s used to support collapsing land – a practice called ‘literal landfilling’.
For many citydwellers, parks are sanctuaries, But they may also be home to harmful pathogens.
A new World Bank report shows that the world is struggling to deal with ever-growing quantities of waste.
Every city is different but they can learn from each other.
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