Tag: Recycling
Recycling ‘worsens microplastics problem’
The recent study conducted by Changing Markets focused on examining the extent of microplastic pollution in clothing from…
Lithium Americas Corp is Nationalizing—What Does that Mean for the Future of EV Battery Recycling?
The Trump administration recently made headlines by signing a deal to acquire partial ownership in the mining company…
How Recycling is Done Matters—Lessons Learned from the Lead-Acid Battery
Lead-Acid Battery Recycling: Lessons for a Sustainable Future Lead-acid battery recycling has come under scrutiny due to the…
Sustainability In Your Ear: Colorado’s First-Of-Its-Kind EPR Oil Recycling Program With David Lawes
David Lawes, CEO of the Lubricants Packaging Management Association (LPMA), is leading a groundbreaking initiative in Colorado that…
Classic Podcast: Nth Cycle’s Megan O’Connor Aims for a Revolution in Battery Recycling
Nth Cycle: Revolutionizing Critical Minerals Refining In a classic 2021 episode of the "Sustainability In Your Ear" podcast,…
Recycling Mystery: Milk and Juice Cartons
The process of recycling paper and plastic materials is well-known to many, but what about cartons? Carton recycling…
Classic Earth911 Podcast: Starting a Career in Recycling With PNW Metal Recycling’s Sean Daoud
In a recent Earth911 podcast episode, Sean Daoud, Vice President of PNW Metal Recycling Inc. in Portland, Oregon,…
Recycling Mystery: Expanded Polystyrene – Earth911
Recycling expanded polystyrene (EPS) has been a challenge for communities across the country. With only 1% of EPS…
Recycling Mystery: Deodorant Tubes
Deodorants help us maintain freshness and hygiene, but the question remains: how do we responsibly dispose of those…
A ‘coordinated campaign of deception’: Philly sues 2 companies over misleading recycling labels
If you've ever checked the packaging of food or consumer products in the United States, you may have…
A radical idea to fix plastics recycling
The Case for Standardized Packaging: Revolutionizing Plastic Recycling and Reuse ! (https://images.newscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/17102707/SEI_265739296.jpg) “To improve both plastics recycling and…
Using, Recycling, & Disposing Bags Responsibly
In today’s environmentally conscious world, it's no surprise that despite our best efforts to reduce waste, disposable bags…