Transformative innovations to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste for maximum impact
2021-09-13
Incineration of solid waste produces millions of tons of waste fly ash in Europe each year, that most commonly ends up in landfill. Read More →
Wind Catcher: A quiet lightweight portable wind turbine made out of recycled materials, perfect for camping or emergency backup.
2021-03-31
The Wind Catcher, by the copenhagen-based company KiteX, is a new innovation that can be used for camping or emergency backup in combination with solar panels for sunless days, or solo. It can connect to a classic generator for extra power as well. 2 models are available, 200W and 600WRead More →
Asbestos recycling: Can asbestos be recycled? Read more to find out…
2021-03-02
Can Asbestos Be Recycled? Short Answer: Yes. Asbestos can be recycled, but not in the way you would recycle paper or plastic. This type of recycling uses high temperatures to change asbestos fibers into glass or ceramic fibers that are safe to use for other purposes. If asbestos is in your home,Read More →
Extracting precious zinc from waste ash
2021-01-14
Incineration of solid waste produces millions of tons of waste fly ash in Europe each year, that most commonly ends up in landfill. Read More →
Upcycling: New catalytic process turns plastic bags into adhesives.
2021-01-13
Only a small percentage of plastic bags and other polyethylene packaging is recycled…Read More →
Qube is Creating Bricks From Plastic Waste
2019-12-03
A new startup, Qube, is setting out to change the way we build our cities on a foundational level. Abhishek Banerjee developed a way to make bricks out of plastic waste. The India based company began when Banerjee toured a traditional brick kiln and was shocked at the level ofRead More →
Plastic Free July is Over But the Plastic Fight Continues
2019-08-01
It’s the end of Plastic Free July, the campaign to raise awareness of the world’s plastic consumption problem. The campaign boasts that 120 million people took the pledge to stop using plastic for the month of July this year. Raising awareness for this issue is important for the planet andRead More →