Jun 3, 2025 · This World Environment Day, discover 8 groundbreaking innovations tackling plastic pollution—from AI-powered recycling to river waste capture and biodegradable plastics.

Jul 3, 2019 · The Chinese government previously announced it wants 46 of its cities to start sorting their waste and reach a recycling rate of at least 35% by 2020. A number of cities – …

Jun 14, 2021 · A group of multinationals, backed by Egypt's government, have created a plastic recovery scheme which rewards informal collectors through digital credits.

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.

Nov 30, 2022 · Singapore is recycling wastewater so it’s clean enough to drink. Other countries need water solutions too, as climate change leaves more facing shortages.

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 …

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.

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 …

Aug 17, 2023 · Textile recycling can help reduce landfill space, pollution from dyes and chemicals, and improve working conditions for garment workers.

Oct 21, 2025 · The car industry must rethink automotive plastics. EU rules, recycling innovation and design are driving circularity in vehicles; collaboration is key.