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  1. Pilot Plant Extracts Metals From Battery Waste Using Biomass Waste 3/28/2023

    Following a successful proof-of-concept to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries using reagent extracted from fruit peel waste, NTU Singapore is partnering Se-cure Waste Management, a Singapore battery recycling and processing company, to scale up the technology in a pilot plant.

  2. LyondellBasell And EEW Sign LOI For Potential Advanced Waste Sorting 3/27/2023

    LyondellBasell, a global leader in the chemical industry, and EEW Energy from Waste, a leading company in thermal waste treatment in Europe recently signed a letter of intent (LOI). The LOI includes exploring a potential long-term strategic partnership to extract and recycle plastics out of incineration waste streams.

  3. Food Waste Management Industry Players Invest In ESG To Enhance Performance Goals - Astra ESG Solutions 3/21/2023

    Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies have become paramount to steer positive change for the planet, people, communities and other stakeholders. Sustainability has garnered headlines with measures for waste reduction, carbon emissions and higher raw material costs.

  4. Frontier Waste Solutions Acquires Absolute Waste Services 3/20/2023

    Frontier Waste Solutions ("Frontier") is pleased to announce the acquisition of Absolute Waste Services, Inc. ("AWS"). Founded in 2001, AWS is a provider of residential, commercial, and roll off waste collection services based in Corpus Christi, Texas.

  5. DEC Releases Draft Solid Waste Management Plan 3/16/2023

    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of the draft New York State Solid Waste Management Plan for a 60-day public comment period.

  6. Recycled Shelter Provides Eco-Friendly Refuge For Those Fleeing Disaster Zones 3/16/2023

    Refugees fleeing disaster zones could soon be living in temporary shelters made from 100% recycled materials, which will not only prove safer and more durable than tents but also help to reduce the plastic waste mountain.

  7. Whirlpool Corp. Achieves Goal Of Zero Waste To Landfill For Manufacturing Sites Worldwide 3/16/2023

    Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) today announced that it achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) Gol d or Platinum status (self-certification) at its large manufacturing sites worldwide1, as part of the company's ambitious and long-standing commitment to sustainable operations.

  8. Hydro Flask Launches Category-First Water Bottle Trade-In Program In The US 3/15/2023

    Hydro Flask, an award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations and a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) brand, is making it possible for consumers to recycle certain used Hydro Flask products, with the goal of helping to eliminate waste and contribute to a more circular economy.

  9. Anaergia Continues Expansion Of Biomethane Production In Europe With Commissioning Of New Facility In Northern Italy 3/14/2023

    Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) announced it has commissioned a new biomethane facility in northern Italy, expanding its extensive waste-to-biomethane platform in Europe.

  10. NYUAD Researchers Develop Highly-Efficient, Non-Toxic Method To Upcycle Single-Use Plastic 3/9/2023

    A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed a single-step, organic solvent-free, hydrothermal process to convert polyethylene-based plastic bags and polypropylene-based surgical masks into carbon dots.