Better recycling AI tech may delay real waste reduction

AI-powered sorting is drawing billions in investment, but the environmental gains of preventing waste dwarf anything ...
Property Week

Office retrofit case study: reduce, reuse, recycle

Helical’s refurbishment of London office scheme 100 New Bridge Street is set to break the norm in the level of materials being reused.
Los Angeles Times

We should brainstorm methods to reduce, reuse and recycle

There are many causes of climate change. One example is cutting down trees. This is a problem that some people don’t know about. Carbon dioxide is released from the trunk when it breaks down or gets ...

A new reuse symbol aims to be as recognisable as the recycling logo – and make more of a difference

As part of a more effective network of reuse infrastructure, this new symbol could be a catalyst for more effective waste ...
Phys.org

Chemical recycling turns used silicones into pure building blocks, promising infinite reuse

A study conducted by CNRS researchers describes a new method of recycling silicone waste (caulk, sealants, gels, adhesives, cosmetics, etc.). It has the potential to significantly reduce the sector's ...
Business Wire

The Responsible Recycling Alliance Calls for Economic Impact Study to Analyze Impact of Potential “Bag Tax” on Minority Communities

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Responsible Recycling Alliance (RRA), a coalition of three prominent California recyclers and manufacturers – EFS Plastics, Merlin Plastics, and PreZero US ...