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Egypt and Switzerland have signed a 1.4 million Swiss francs grant agreement to launch a project for building a national system for sustainable electronic waste management.

28 июня 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Researchers in Hawaii are incorporating discarded fishing nets and household plastics into asphalt for roads. Early tests indicate these mixtures release no more microplastics than standard pavement. The work was presented at the American Chemical Society spring meeting.

CalRecycle has selected Landbell USA to administer California's Responsible Textile Recovery Act, marking the first US law holding clothing producers accountable for waste. The program starts on February 27, 2026, with requirements phasing in through 2030. Brands selling clothes and household textiles in the state will fund collection and processing.

1 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Several mail-in services now accept used clothing, shoes, and textiles from consumers across the U.S., providing store credits or rewards to keep items out of landfills. These programs handle items in any condition from various brands, with options for subscriptions and brand-specific trade-ins. Participants can earn credits redeemable at retailers like Nike, Sephora, and Patagonia.