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Innovative Technology Produces Clean Hydrogen from Plastic Waste

Korean scientists develop a photocatalytic system converting plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel using sunlight, enhancing renewable energy production.

13 Jun 2025

Converting Captured Carbon Dioxide into Cement Precursors

A new U-M method transforms carbon dioxide into metal oxalates, offering a sustainable solution for cement production and addressing environmental pollution.

10 Jun 2025

Proposed Microparticles Standard Being Developed by ASTM Environmental Assessment Committee

ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action committee (E50) has approved the development of a proposed standard that will cover the identification, assessment and cleanup of microparticles (WK94491) found in soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater.

2 Jun 2025

Fast Fashion Fuels Disposable Culture as Australia’s Landfills Near Breaking Point

As fast-fashion giants flood the Australian market with cheap, disposable goods, major Australian cities are racing towards landfill capacity by 2030.

From RSK Group 27 May 2025

New Ionic Liquid Method Upcycles PET Waste with High Yields

The new metal-free catalytic method for PET upcycling offers a sustainable solution, converting plastic waste into high-value chemicals efficiently and cleanly.

20 May 2025

Enviro and Michelin in a Unique Collaboration to Create a Circular Solution for Racing Tires

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) and the French tire manufacturer Michelin have initiated a collaboration following successful tests, which means that Enviro will recycle valuable raw materials such as carbon black and oil from Michelin's used racing tires.

From Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB 19 May 2025

World-First Reusable Space Debris Collector Set to Revolutionize Sector

University of South Australia based startup Paladin Space has demonstrated the world’s first space payload capable of capturing debris from multiple targets and storing it on satellites for recycling, reducing the cost of space debris removal and making the process more sustainable.

16 May 2025

Vianode and Fortum Battery Recycling Join Forces to Advance Sustainable EV Battery Recycling Value Chain

Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, and Fortum Battery Recycling, a specialist in recycling valuable metals from electric vehicle (EV) batteries, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on developing a sustainable EV battery recycling value chain.

14 May 2025

Teijin Frontier Introduces Marine Biodegradable Drinking Straws with High Transparency and Large Diameters

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., announced today that it has developed marine biodegradable drinking straws that can contribute to reduction of waste plastic in the oceans.

From Teijin Limited 13 May 2025

Millions of Revolutionary Bricks to Be Produced From Recycled Waste After Achieving Industry Certification

The K-BRIQ, a low-carbon brick from Kenoteq, gains BBA certification, enabling its use in diverse projects while significantly reducing construction waste.

12 May 2025