A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected ...

The breakthrough offers a promising new approach to reducing plastic pollution through photocatalysis, a metabolic pathway ...

Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may ...

Sorting plants in recycling usually do not recognize black plastic, which is why it is sorted out instead of being recycled.

The approach is a significant step. State landfill becomes first in US to properly handle hazardous waste: 'Removed off the ...

The rise of EVs, AI data centers and grid storage is driving a surge in lithium batteries. Experts say recycling them will be key to avoiding environmental risks and recovering valuable minerals.

ALCOSAN officials say the facility could not process waste water for about two hours Friday evening due to a power outage ...

If you were one of the many amateur bakers who learned to bake sourdough bread during lockdown, you'll know how complex a ...

The US DoE is advancing a permit improvement that could increase waste processing efficiency at the Hanford Site cleanup facility.

Singapore residents can now get 10-cent refunds via DBS PayLah or ez-link when recycling bottles and cans from April 1. Read ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Paper and cardboard will need to be recycled separately under new legislation coming into force from 31 March. (SolStock via Getty ...

Everyday items like clothing, plastics and packaging can last centuries. Here’s how long they tend to breakdown and why ...