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Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
2 months ago

Where to recycle your used and unwanted gadgets

Recycling old gadgets helps reduce environmental impact.
There are limited national recycling options for electronics.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Mega Mat Installation Bangkok Design Week / MVRDV

MVRDV's Mega Mat installation at Bangkok Design Week highlights the importance of recycling plastic waste in an engaging public space.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 months ago

Classic Earth911 Podcast: Plastic, Sustainability, and You

Tips on recycling and sustainability practices focus on contact lenses, bottled water problems, and creative reuse of silica gel packs.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

7 Steps Toward a Zero-Waste Lifestyle

A zero-waste lifestyle is achievable; with proper choices, individuals can significantly reduce landfill waste.
Fundraising
fromEarth911
3 months ago

We Earthlings: Do This Before Recycling Your Hardback Books

Books should be given away rather than recycled; recycling should be last resort if they cannot be donated.
Gadgets
fromwww.engadget.com
2 months ago

Where to recycle your used and unwanted gadgets

Recycling old gadgets helps reduce environmental impact.
There are limited national recycling options for electronics.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Mega Mat Installation Bangkok Design Week / MVRDV

MVRDV's Mega Mat installation at Bangkok Design Week highlights the importance of recycling plastic waste in an engaging public space.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 months ago

Classic Earth911 Podcast: Plastic, Sustainability, and You

Tips on recycling and sustainability practices focus on contact lenses, bottled water problems, and creative reuse of silica gel packs.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

7 Steps Toward a Zero-Waste Lifestyle

A zero-waste lifestyle is achievable; with proper choices, individuals can significantly reduce landfill waste.
Fundraising
fromEarth911
3 months ago

We Earthlings: Do This Before Recycling Your Hardback Books

Books should be given away rather than recycled; recycling should be last resort if they cannot be donated.
#environmental-impact
European startups
fromWIRED
3 months ago

The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out

Reju's innovative polyester recycling technology could transform the textile industry, but market readiness is in question.
fromEarth911
3 days ago
Remodel

Sustainable In the Bathroom: Waste Less, Save More with Every Flush, Shower & Swab

European startups
fromWIRED
3 months ago

The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out

Reju's innovative polyester recycling technology could transform the textile industry, but market readiness is in question.
fromEarth911
3 days ago
Remodel

Sustainable In the Bathroom: Waste Less, Save More with Every Flush, Shower & Swab

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Some Ontario grocery stores question selling booze over empties deposit program | CBC News

"As The Beer Stores keep closing, that will kill the Ontario deposit return program. If you don't make returns convenient for people, they won't do it."
Toronto startup
#waste-management
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Got a good idea to shrink our growing waste problem? Miami-Dade might help pay for it

Miami-Dade County is launching a contest to find innovative waste management solutions from startups, aimed at improving recycling and reducing costs.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules -now it has to open a new site

The city's new composting mandate led to a record 3.8 million pounds of compost collected in just two weeks.
Simplifying composting rules encourages New Yorkers to actively participate in recycling efforts.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Got a good idea to shrink our growing waste problem? Miami-Dade might help pay for it

Miami-Dade County is launching a contest to find innovative waste management solutions from startups, aimed at improving recycling and reducing costs.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | NYC breaks record for compost collection in second week of new rules -now it has to open a new site

The city's new composting mandate led to a record 3.8 million pounds of compost collected in just two weeks.
Simplifying composting rules encourages New Yorkers to actively participate in recycling efforts.
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I own a reselling business with my wife, and our sales are booming thanks to tariffs. I can't attribute this growth to anything else.

Tariffs significantly boosted Thrift Vintage Fashion's revenue as more consumers turned to secondhand clothing.
fromInsideEVs
4 weeks ago

Solar-Powered Hoverboard Looks Like Sketchy Fun

Unfortunately, no sun means no power.
Alternative transportation
fromEarth911
1 month ago

To the Point: Pens and Pencils Offer Eco-Responsible Features

Some writing implements are made from 100% recycled materials including plastic and cardboard, drastically reducing waste and plastic consumption without sacrificing quality.
Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Shell recyclers in Connecticut are helping oysters find homes

"We fill that missing piece," said Tim Macklin, a co-founder of Collective Oyster Recycling & Restoration, the nonprofit group leading the effort.
NYC startup
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Limburg-based climate tech startup Back to Battery secures investment from Graduate Entrepreneur - Silicon Canals

Back to Battery focuses on eco-friendly recycling of lithium-ion batteries, addressing the growing demand for battery materials and new EU regulations.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

'The Bottle Bill Is Just the Beginning': How Canners Can Make a Cleaner, Better City

The Bigger Better Bottle bill seeks to improve recycling initiatives and living conditions in New York City by increasing deposit fees and expanding beverage container coverage.
#art
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The plastic recycling myth and our very real crisis

Plastic has infiltrated human bodies, posing serious health risks, with recycling failing to address the crisis effectively.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free Zine Making Workshop at SF's Cartoon Art Museum

Join us on May 3rd for a fun-filled zine-making event using recycled comics like Peanuts and Archie! Supplies will be provided and all ages are welcome.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Cupertino property owners have until April 30 to abate weeds

The City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County are partnering to enforce Minimum Fire Safety Standards to mitigate fire hazards from overgrown vegetation, mandatory for property owners.
Environment
#sustainable-design
fromCreativeApplications.Net
2 months ago

Picky - A judgemental trashcan robot

Created during a month-long robotics module at Imperial College London, Picky is a judgmental trashcan robot designed to educate and engage users about recycling.
Web frameworks
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

How good are the French at recycling?

"Collection targets ... are not being met in two-thirds of the sectors for which data is available," it said.
France politics
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

EU and UK fine carmakers millions over recycling cartel DW 04/01/2025

European Commission penalized ACEA and members for anti-competitive behavior in car recycling, totaling $494.5 million in fines.
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Recycling Mystery: Tanning Beds

Tanning beds include hazardous components like mercury and PCBs, complicating their recycling and safe disposal. Proper handling is crucial to prevent environmental contamination.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
3 months ago

Earth911 Podcast Classic: How To Lower Your Carbon Footprint and Save Money

Switching to electric vehicles can significantly reduce CO2 emissions and lower commuting costs, with nearly total savings possible when using solar power.
Upgrading building standards in the real estate industry can contribute to major reductions in carbon emissions.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Exploring MVRDV's Mega Mat: A Recycled Plastic Installation for Bangkok Design Week 2025

MVRDV's Mega Mat creatively addresses plastic waste awareness through a vibrant public installation at Bangkok Design Week.
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