Waste Management

Neo | The smart kids watch. Photo Credit: Vodafone Smart Tech

May 27, 2024

Vodafone’s Smart-Tech Shutdown: 90% of Devices Turn to Electronic Waste by August 2024

Less than two years ago, Vodafone withdrew its Smart-Tech products from the market. Now, they are being made unusable, and customers can do nothing about it. Several devices from Vodafone’s Smart-Tech product

Artificial Intelligence·Robotics·Sustainability

EverestLabs’ AI Robots Making Recycling Effective and Cool Again!

The recycling industry faces intricate challenges, not just for consumers but more so for the companies behind the scenes. With the influx of waste, distinguishing between a milk container and a beer can becomes a monumental task. Enter the world

August 9, 2023

StoneCycling Transforms Corn Cob Waste, Construction Debris, and More Into High-Performance Sustainable Building Materials

Design·Materials·Plant Based·Sustainability

According to a 2023 report published by the UN Environment Programme, “The buildings and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse

Olectra Greentech Hits Record with 10,000+ E-Bus Orders Amid 84% Market Surge

Business·Electric·Mobility·Public Transportation

Electric bus market of India has reported growth of 84% at 3,708 units, up from 2,008 units from FY23 to FY24. A milestone has

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

Plastic·Science

Wastewater Biopolymers: How Danish Research Could Save 30% of Biomass as Valuable Polymers

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Current Opinion in Biotechnology in October 2024, researchers from Aalborg University in Denmark have made significant strides in transforming waste from wastewater treatment plants

Sunita Somvanshiand

Rahul Somvanshi

October 29, 2024

Artist Impression of Trash on Galapagos Islands.

Latin America·Ocean·Plastic

Galápagos Crisis: How 99% of Island’s Recyclable Waste Comes from Overseas Ships

According to the environmental organization Ecoagents, crew members of Chinese ships arriving to fish near the Galápagos Islands are throwing garbage into the sea. This waste has reached the shores of the

Govind Tekale

June 14, 2024

Europe·News

EU Cracks Down: New Waste Shipment Rules to Protect Global Health and Environment Kick in This Month

The 27 member states of the European Union (EU) gave their final green light this Monday to the update of the European regulation on transboundary waste shipments to ensure that these are

Tejal Somvanshi

May 28, 2024

Detail of polystyrene, Photo Credit: Tohico (CC BY 2.0 DEED)

Plastic·Science

New Polystyrene Recycling Technique Cuts Emissions at $1.5/Ton CO2—Discover the Details

Engineers have developed a new process for recycling polystyrene, which could be the first practical way to make the material reusable. The team of chemical engineers from the University of Bath in

Rahul Somvanshi

May 25, 2024

Design·Sustainability

Qua’ Robots: Transforming Urban Waste Management with Innovative Design

Present day world, where urban waste management continues to pose significant challenges, the innovative ‘Qua’ waste management robot emerges as a creative & efficient solution. Designed by Luca Florentino, N Basile, &

Rahul Somvanshi

January 5, 2024

News·Plastic·USA

Unmasking the Inefficiencies of Plastic Bag Recycling Drop-Off Directories in US

The recent shutdown of the national online recycling directory for plastic bags and plastic films, once accessible at BagandFilmRecycling.org, raises significant questions about the reality of plastic recycling in the United States.

Tejal Somvanshi

December 6, 2023

Sustainability

Ten Simple Steps to Transform Your Home into a Sustainable Haven: Eco-Friendly Sanctuaries

In an age of increasing environmental consciousness, sustainability in our homes has become not just beneficial, but essential. Our daily routines, from the appliances we use to the waste we produce, contribute

Govind Tekale

July 22, 2023