November 5, 2025Repair or Recycle? Rethinking Electronics DesignDesign strategies that balance recyclability and repairability can extend electronics’ lifespan and support circular economy goals. Read more
September 1, 2025If It’s Not Easy, People Won’t Recycle: The Truth About Plastic WastePlastic recycling remains low because systems are confusing and inconvenient. Clear rules and simpler processes can boost participation. Read more
August 25, 2025Regulatory Frameworks for AI-Powered Plastic SortingAs artificial intelligence transforms the identification, sorting, and recovery of plastics, regulators are racing to keep pace with a technology poised to redefine the future of recycling. Read more
April 17, 2025Polyurethane Foams Recycling: A New Energy-Efficient MethodPolyurethane foams recycling rates remain low with less than 10% of polyurethane. Landfills receive millions of tons of foam annually, contributing to environmental pollution. Read more
March 19, 2025A $40 Million Update to Philadelphia’s Recycling FacilityPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, the location of SPE’s ANTEC 2025 conference, recently completed a massive automation update for the city’s recycling facility. Read more
January 27, 2025Polymer Market Trends in Waste Management: 2025-2030 OutlookThe polymer waste management market will reach USD 6 billion by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.7% from 2025. Read more
June 26, 2024Recycling Plastic Mulch Film into Hydrogen and GrapheneUniversity of Southern Queensland researchers are recycling polyethylene mulch film into low-carbon hydrogen and graphene. Read more
April 3, 2024Is It Safe To Incinerate Fluoropolymers?The pilot-scale fluoropolymer incineration study conducted by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) represents a significant stride in understanding the environmental impact of fluoropolymer disposal. Read more
March 22, 2024Fluoropolymers: Waste Management and Sustainable Disposal?While certain PFASs are notorious for their toxicity, persistence, and environmental mobility, Fluoropolymers emerge because of their durability, safety, water insolubility, and bio-inertia. These high-performance polymers are revolutionizing industries with their attributes. Read more
March 11, 2024OscarPocket: ChatGPT for Waste SortingThe global waste crisis continues escalating, demanding innovative solutions offering sustainable management practices. OscarPocket emerges as a cutting-edge application designed to empower individuals with the tools to sort waste accurately, thus enhancing recycling efforts and reducing environmental impact. Read more