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Prioritizing Repair Over Disposal to Reduce Electronic Waste in Britain

Britain's approach to electronic waste is prioritising disposal over repair, allowing valuable devices and materials to slip through the net, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

1 Oct 2026

Low-Cost 3D-Printed Filter Removes Up to 90 Percent of Microplastics From Water

University of Waterloo engineers have developed a low-cost, customizable 3D-printed filter that removes up to 90 percent of microplastics from water, offering an inexpensive solution for both residential and industrial uses.

1 Oct 2026

Particle-Size Sorting Eliminates Extensive Processing for Contaminated Recycled Concrete Aggregates

The Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) (President: Sagong Myung) conducted a field demonstration on May 13 (Wed.) at a concrete sleeper storage site near Gimyujeong Station in Chuncheon for railway industry officials and other stakeholders, showcasing the "End-of-Life Concrete Sleeper Recycling System," which crushes, separates, and sorts waste concrete into recyclable materials such as reinforcing steel and aggregates.

24 Sep 2026

Scientists Use Spinning Metal Balls to Turn 'Forever Chemicals' Into Valuable Resources in 10 Minutes

A team of scientists led by the Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan has developed a rapid new way to recycle PFAS, recovering valuable fluorine from so-called ‘forever chemicals’ for use in medicines, electronics and refrigeration technologies.

23 Sep 2026

Temperature Measurement Error May Cause Climate-Impact Studies to Understate Impacts by 15% or More

When policymakers and city officials plan for climate change, they rely on economic studies showing how extreme heat impacts violent crime, public health, energy grids and crop yields.

18 Sep 2026

Ultra Low Carbon Brick Shapes Landmark New Home for the Yard Theater in London

A pioneering ultra-low carbon brick made from near 100% recycled construction waste has been used to create the striking colorful façade of one of London's most anticipated new cultural buildings.

15 Sep 2026

Scientists Transform Recycled Waste Plastic into Durable Housing Components

The world needs more homes. The world also has too much plastic. Perhaps the only thing those two problems have in common is that they’re hard to solve.

15 Sep 2026

Researchers Develop First Recyclable Flame Retardant Composite Material Ever

Korean researchers have developed, for the first time, a recyclable flame-retardant composite that overcomes a fundamental limitation of conventional flame-retardant composites, which cannot be recycled once cured, while maintaining excellent flame resistance.

8 Sep 2026

Novel Chemical Process Separates Current Collectors While Simultaneously Replenishing Lithium Ions

As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, the disposal of spent EV batteries is emerging as a major social and environmental challenge. Wastewater generated during conventional battery recycling processes can contain high concentrations of heavy metals, posing risks of soil and groundwater contamination.

8 Sep 2026

Can Biochar Help Anammox Wastewater Treatment Get Over Its Slow Start?

Biochar's properties may optimize anammox in wastewater treatment, facilitating nitrogen removal and energy efficiency through enhanced microbial interactions.

1 Sep 2026