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.