Recycling News
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Food delivery apps skewered for creating plastic wasteIn China, online food delivery services like Meituan and Ele Me are under increasing pressure to cut packaging waste. -
Plastic bans—the least effective way to solve Southeast Asia's plastic pollution problem, food industry study findsWaste
Plastic bans—the least effective way to solve Southeast Asia's plastic pollution problem, food industry study finds
Instead, improving rubbish collection systems is the best way for the region to stop plastic leaking into the ocean, the study by food and beverage trade association Food Industry Asia has found.
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The treasure hidden in our gadgetsRecovering metals from old electronics could save money and the environment. -
5 ways Australian businesses can shrink their plastic footprintA waste calculator that counts single-use plastic reductions and a free tool to remove excess packaging are part of a guide to urge businesses to use less plastic.
Recycling Opinion
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Why we're hunting for treasure—in old landfill sites– Each year more than 300 tonnes of processed gold are dumped in landfills. What if we could mine landfills for gold and other precious metals, ask researchers from Keele University. -
Three ways making a smartphone can harm the environment– Do you know what it takes to make the smartphone in your hand? -
How changing the world's food systems can help to protect the planet– This Earth Overshoot Day, it's time to start fixing the world's food systems. CGIAR's Elwyn Grainger-Jones introduces five strategies to do so.
Videos
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Watch: Who holds the solution to microfibre pollution?– Microfibre pollution is a growing problem around the world. What's a concerned citizen to do?
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Can Singapore build more sustainable industries?– At this year's Eco Action Day Industry Roundtable 2018, participants discussed how to build more creative and resourceful industries and infrastructure for a more sustainable Singapore.
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Manchester United tackles the issue of plastic pollution with new jersey– To raise awareness about plastic pollution in oceans, popular football club Manchester United has announced new uniforms made from recycled ocean plastic.
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Sydney makes music from ocean plastic– An advertising agency has come up with an idea to give ocean plastic a second life while turning Sydney beach-clean ups into a party.
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