Tag: Recycling
Sustainability In Your Ear: Urban Surfer’s Sifiso Gumbi on Organizing South Africa’s Recycling System
In South Africa, informal waste pickers, known as reclaimers, are responsible for recovering 80% to 90% of all…
Recycling Solar Panels In 2026: Investments Paying Off
A solar panel placed this spring is expected to continue generating electricity by the time today’s kindergartners finish…
Colorado Takes a Big Step Forward for EV Battery Recycling
Recycling, hallelujah Reducing mineral demand, hallelujah Reusing and repurposing batteries, hallelujah Committing to a clean energy future, hallelujah…
PaintCare Reveals How Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Can Grow
Peek inside any kitchen cabinet under the sink or scan the shelves in the garage and basement, and…
7 Retailers With Impressive Recycling Programs
Every year, forty thousand miles of plastic waste flow through the global ocean, enough to circle the Earth…
The State of Polystyrene Recycling In 2026
Foam coffee cups, takeout boxes, and packing blocks are unlikely to be recycled, and this isn't due to…
Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?
Many of us feel a sense of fulfillment when we handle our recycling. Whether you're setting out recyclables…
How You Can Help Keep Recycling Workers Safe
Recycling plays a crucial role in minimizing waste and enabling the reuse of valuable materials. This process helps…
The New Textile-to-Textile Recycling Map
The debate around allowing waste to cross borders is not exclusive to Vietnam, as Janmark points out. This…
The Earth911 Button Cell Battery Recycling Guide
The batteries are crushed, and the silver is extracted through a chemical process. The remaining materials, such as…
The Earth911 Rechargeable Battery Recycling Guide: NiCd and NiMH Batteries
The Importance of Recycling Rechargeable Batteries Rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are commonly used in…
The Earth911 Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Guide
Dispose of e-bike batteries responsibly: Manufacturer take-back: Some e-bike manufacturers offer take-back programs for their batteries. Contact the…