Jun 6, 2024 · Too many lithium-ion batteries are not recycled, wasting valuable materials that could make electric vehicles more sustainable and affordable. There is strong potential for the …

Nov 24, 2021 · ‘Wishcycling’ is contaminating the recycling system. Our well-intentioned acts of recycling may actually be slowing the move to a circular economy. More than half of people in …

Apr 4, 2024 · A circular economy that reduces, reuses or recycles waste can cut the world’s growing municipal waste volumes, finds a new United Nations report. Here’s how.

Dec 16, 2019 · Black plastic is recyclable, but waste sorting systems can’t recognize black pigments. Even if black plastic is separated, it often ends up in landfill. Major UK supermarkets …

Nov 18, 2021 · A lack of programmes and services is the top barrier to greater recycling uptake, a global sustainability survey shows. Globally, 64% of people feel personally responsible for …

Sep 27, 2021 · Recycling plastic is not enough to beat the global waste crisis - we need more new ways to make food packaging, including using more compostable materials.

May 21, 2025 · Despite global progress, recycling in Latin America and the Caribbean remains low, requiring more citizen engagement and startup energy to turn the tide.

Nov 7, 2022 · Our waste is overwhelming the planet and without action, our oceans will be filled with more pieces of plastic than fish by 2050. To avoid the worst case scenario, we need to …

Jun 24, 2022 · From tennis balls to coffee grounds, these companies are finding novel ways to recycle and reuse our waste.

Jan 18, 2022 · Governments, public sector leaders and civil society organizations such as NGOs need to work together to create clear action plans and target for national policies to fasten our …