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October 26, 2026

Old tyres in new roads? How crumb rubber asphalt works

Recycled car tyres can be turned into a road surface material. The process is called rubberised asphalt, and it uses crumb rubber, which is ground tyre rubber, mixed with bitumen. Here is

Culture·Sustainability·Waste

Pumpkin Waste and Sustainability at Halloween

Pumpkins have become emblematic of autumn celebrations, yet the post-Halloween disposal of millions of carved jack-o’-lanterns represents an environmental challenge that most households overlook. Nearly half of harvested pumpkins end up in landfills where their decomposition contributes to atmospheric methane

October 23, 2026

Dussehra 2026: From Rice Flour Rangoli to Clay Diyas — How to Celebrate Without Leaving Synthetic Waste Behind

Culture·Environment·India·Sustainability·Waste

As millions across India mark Vijayadashami (Dussehra) 2026, households and community pandals are increasingly looking at what gets left behind once the celebrations end.

Eco-Friendly Halloween Costumes: Homemade & Natural Ideas

Culture·Sustainability·Waste

Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31, has become synonymous with elaborate costumes that typically feature plastic-based, single-use materials derived from petroleum. Most store-bought costumes

JLR CLOSES THE LOOP WITH INDUSTRY FIRST BREAKTHROUGH USING RECYCLED SEAT FOAM

Mobility·Recycle

JLR’s Circular Seat Foam Recycling Saves CO2 Equal to Charging 3,000 Smartphones—A Game-Changer for Automotive Sustainability

In a technical advancement for automotive sustainability, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has successfully recycled polyurethane seat foam from end-of-life vehicles into new seat production. The initiative, developed at JLR’s Circularity Lab in

Sonali Tiwary

December 3, 2024

Plastic·Pollution·Technology

Device Detects Microplastics in Water in Minutes, Uncovering Millions of Nanoparticles in Disposable Cups

A research team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a portable device that can detect microplastic particles in water within 20 minutes, addressing growing concerns about plastic contamination in

Karmactive Staff

December 1, 2024

Recycle·Robotics·Waste

Robots Tackle 75 Million Tons of E-Waste by 2030 with ABB and Molg’s Automated Data Center Recycling

In a world grappling with escalating electronic waste, ABB Robotics and US startup Molg have joined forces to develop automated microfactories for recycling data center equipment. This partnership emerges as global e-waste

Rahul Somvanshi

November 29, 2024

Health·Plastic·Pollution

Microplastics and PFAS Combine to Create Toxic Effects Threatening Aquatic Life and Ecosystems

New research from the University of Birmingham has exposed concerning evidence about the combined effects of two persistent pollutants – microplastics and PFAS chemicals. The study found that when combined, these substances

Karmactive Staff

November 28, 2024

Artificial Intelligence·Pollution·Waste

AI Growth May Generate 5 Million Tons of E-Waste by 2030 Without Circular Solutions

The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence is creating an environmental crisis that extends beyond energy consumption to electronic waste. By 2030, AI applications could add between 1.2 million and 5 million

Govind Tekale

November 26, 2024

Recycle·USA

WM’s $40M Investment in Philadelphia Recycling Boosts Capacity to 45 Tons Per Hour with AI Sorting

In a move that reflects the growing demands of urban waste management, WM has completed a $40 million automation upgrade at its Philadelphia Recycling Facility. The modernized facility, located at 5109 Bleigh

Karmactive Staff

November 25, 2024

Lidia the Seal is an 8-foot by 10-foot sculpture made of flotsam like synthetic rope, lids, foam and plastic pieces, that washed ashore on the Pacific Coast.

News·Plastic·Pollution

Plastic Pollution Treaty in Busan Faces 196 Nations Debating Production Caps and Chemical Bans

The world’s nations gather in Busan, South Korea from November 25 to December 1, 2024, for what could be the final round of negotiations on a legally binding treaty to address plastic

Karmactive Staff

November 25, 2024

Our strategy uses a small amount of designer solvent to absorb plastic particles from a large volume of water,” said Gary Baker, an associate professor in the University of Missouri’s Department of Chemistry.

Plastic·Pollution·Science

Missouri Lab Achieves 98% Nanoplastic Removal, Paving the Way for Cleaner Water Solutions Worldwide

Plastic particles smaller than a human hair have met their match at University of Missouri labs, where scientists created a liquid solution that pulls 98% of nanoplastics right out of water. These

Tejal Somvanshi

November 15, 2024

Electric·Europe·Mobility·Recycle

Mercedes-Benz Opens Europe’s First Battery Recycling Plant in Germany, Recovering Over 96% of Key Materials and Supplying Enough for 50,000 New Modules Annually

The automotive industry’s shift toward sustainable manufacturing reached a new milestone as Mercedes-Benz launched Europe’s first battery recycling plant with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process in Kuppenheim, Germany, on October 21, 2024. The

Sunita Somvanshi

November 13, 2024

News·Plastic·USA

Los Angeles County Sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola Over Single-Use Plastic Pollution and Misleading Recycling Claims

Los Angeles County sued beverage manufacturers PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, accusing them of polluting the most populous county in the United States with plastic bottles and deceiving the public about the environmental impact

Tejal Somvanshi

November 8, 2024

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