Recycling
A single bale of crushed aluminum cans can fetch up to $40,000, subsidizing curbside recycling programs nationwide.
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Swara Bhatt, a junior in high school from Houston, Texas, started the Battery Recycling Initiative to educate residents on proper battery disposal. Her campaign addresses widespread unawareness of environmental risks and local laws. She employed digital outreach, in-person events, and recycling bins to drive participation.
Indorama Ventures, Nigerian Breweries, and Genesis Energy have announced a partnership to develop one of Africa's largest recycled PET production facilities in Lagos, Nigeria. The plant aims to produce up to 45,000 tonnes of food-grade rPET resin annually, with operations starting in the first half of 2027. This initiative supports Nigeria's efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote a circular economy.
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Instapak foam cushions, produced by Sealed Air, protect fragile shipments but pose recycling challenges due to their composite materials. The company offers a dedicated return program to handle these cushions, diverting them from landfills. Reuse remains the preferred initial step for extending their life.
California launches first US textile waste recovery program
May 01, 2026 13:55Mail-in programs offer rewards for recycling old clothes
April 30, 2026 12:28Potato chip bags pose major U.S. recycling challenge
April 20, 2026 10:13Ethiopian designer Kaleab captivates world with upcycled fashion
April 15, 2026 06:47Garbage crisis becomes permanent in Matanzas due to fuel shortage
March 11, 2026 05:48ORNL scientists create RidgeAlloy from scrap car aluminum
March 06, 2026 17:15Options for recycling old electrical wires and cables
March 05, 2026 21:16Guide to recycling single-use alkaline batteries in the US
February 26, 2026 08:41Recycling programs grow for disposable gloves
February 24, 2026 18:48Millions of garden plug trays contribute to plastic waste annually