A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected ...
The Metro regional government is scrutinizing the work of a prominent Portland disposal company it hired to sustainably ...
A$11.2m in joint federal and NSW funding will expand facilities to process hard-to-recycle plastics, including soft plastics ...
The future of housing may lie in the plastic waste we throw away. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers are transforming recycled plastic into 3D-printed structural elements, creating ...
Ridwell, and companies like it, offer to take complex plastic items you can't put in your blue bin and find a home for them.
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are developing a new approach to home construction that could one day replace traditional wood framing with structural components made from ...
As good citizens, we diligently fill the recycling bins provided by our local authorities with all manner of plastic trays, boxes, bottles and bags. But as these bins fill up quicker and quicker each ...
For the past seven years, Kelowna-based Brayden and Angela Rogers have been sourcing plastic waste and converting it into home goods. Image via Instagram. Who works: The Rogerie is a Kelowna-based ...
New study reveals 169 polystyrene recycling facilities across North America with opportunities for significant growth and ...
Plastic-infused asphalt can also save money. Because it lasts longer and resists cracking, cities may spend less on repairs and maintenance. In Rockwall, for example, early estimates suggest these ...
Agricultural plastic mulch films are widely used around the world to increase crop yields, conserve soil moisture, and suppress weeds. However, once these films are discarded, they can persist in the ...
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Could recycled plastic lead to more housing?
When you think about building a house, what materials come to mind? Brick, wood and metal all come to mind; there are also some very distinctive glass houses out there. (Even if their occupants should ...
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