recycling

Why isn’t all plastic recyclable?

Most plastics look pretty much the same – but some get a second chance at life, while others are destined for burial or incineration. Polymer specialist Enzo Moretto breaks down the problem You rinse out your yoghurt pot, drop it in the recycling bin and feel smug. But then you hesitate: what about that plastic…

economy, innovations, plastic waste, recycling, Smart Materials, Sustainability

Showcasing the path to circularity for Europe’s economy

CircSyst’s second general assembly highlights innovations and solutions in water management, biowaste, and plastics and packaging driving Europe’s circular economy he EU-funded CircSyst(opens in new window) project held its second general assembly since its launch the previous year. Held over a 2-day period, on 18 and 19 June, in Maribor (Slovenia), the event brought together…

biowaste, circular economy, Innovation, recycling, Sustainability, water management

These countries are putting recycling on the curriculum

Here are 10 of the world’s top waste education programs. Alliance to end Plastic Waste has developed a ranking of the places with the best programs for waste disposal. According to the organization, these are the top ten. Colorado, US Colorado is home to one of the oldest non-profit organizations in the US dedicated to…

plastic waste, recycling, waste, waste education

These 7 countries are at the forefront of sustainability

Netherlands, Ghana, China, New Zealand, Japan, Costa Rica, and Sweden top the ranking There are many roads toward a sustainable future. Here are seven countries that are leading the way in finding creative solutions for local issues and helping end plastic waste The Netherlands: Building back better for people and the planet The Netherlands is…