Kaleng aluminium menjadi motor penggerak ekonomi daur ulang di Amerika Serikat

Kamis, 07 Mei 2026

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Satu bal kaleng aluminium yang dihancurkan dapat bernilai hingga $40.000, yang menyubsidi program daur ulang di tepi jalan di seluruh negeri.

Aluminium tetap menjadi material paling berharga dalam tempat sampah daur ulang rumah tangga. Pada akhir tahun 2024, satu ton kaleng yang telah dipadatkan terjual sekitar $1.338, jauh melampaui nilai kaca yang hampir nol atau biaya penanganan plastik campuran. Pendapatan ini memungkinkan fasilitas pemulihan material untuk memproses barang-barang lain yang jika tidak diproses justru akan merugikan.

South Korean government reassures garbage bag supply amid Middle East crisis

Senin, 30 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI Gambar dihasilkan oleh AI

South Korea's government urged the public on Monday not to worry about shortages of standard plastic garbage bags amid the Middle East conflict disrupting naphtha supplies. Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment Kim Sung-hwan stated in a Facebook post that all necessary measures have been taken. Hoarding has emerged recently due to a sharp rise in polyethylene prices, a key material for the bags.

Options for recycling old electrical wires and cables

With global e-waste reaching 62 million metric tons in 2022, individuals can extend the life of old electrical wires and cables through various recycling and reuse methods. Programs from retailers, manufacturers, and local facilities offer convenient ways to prevent these items from entering landfills. Valuable metals like copper and aluminum in cables contribute to resource recovery worth billions annually.

Recycling workers face growing safety risks from batteries and sharps

Kamis, 19 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Workers at U.S. material recovery facilities (MRFs) encountered heightened dangers in recent years, with nine fatalities in 2023 and rising fire incidents linked to lithium-ion batteries. The fatality rate for refuse and recycling collectors increased over 80% that year, ranking the job fourth most dangerous in the country. Proper household recycling practices can help mitigate these hazards.

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Potato chip bags, made of seven bonded layers of plastic and metal, cannot be recycled by any U.S. system. Flexible packaging like these pouches is the fastest-growing waste material, with recycling rates below 2 percent. New state policies aim to shift costs to producers.

Garbage crisis becomes permanent in Matanzas due to fuel shortage

Rabu, 15 April 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Garbage accumulation in Matanzas, Cuba, has shifted from occasional to a permanent urban feature, worsened by a fuel crisis cutting waste collection frequency. Residents burn trash piles to fend off pests, producing toxic smoke. Violeta González, 75, collects aluminum cans from dumps daily to make ends meet.

Earth911 updates sustainable roofing guide for 2026

Earth911 has released an updated buyer's guide for sustainable roofing materials in 2026, highlighting eco-friendly options and recent industry advancements. The guide evaluates common materials like asphalt shingles and metal roofs based on longevity, energy efficiency, and recycling practices. It notes key changes since 2019, including the end of the ENERGY STAR roofing program and progress in shingle recycling.

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