Returnable, reusable packaging holds the key to substantial environmental benefits and could rival the economics of single-use packaging for specific products when implemented at scale.
Recycling emerges as a linchpin in the pursuit of environmental sustainability, wielding a multifaceted impact on our ecological footprint. Its role transcends a mere act of waste management, extending into resource conservation, energy efficiency, and pollution mitigation. It's important to know how recycling benefits sustainability, and to take part as best as you can.
As the festive season approaches, the Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) is joining forces with the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) to shine a light on a crucial aspect of holiday safety—battery safety.
From giant rakes along coastlines to sophisticated ocean-cleaning technologies, the pollution cleanup efforts are commendable, but a closer look reveals a paradoxical truth: our current approach may be doing more harm than good.
Each year on November 15, millions of environmentally conscious individuals across the United States come together to celebrate America Recycles Day.
The landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with a surge in demand reshaping not only the automotive industry but also the intricate web of the electric vehicle battery supply chain.
As of November 1st, residents of the District of Columbia have a compelling reason to celebrate – the launch of the first battery recycling program in the United States, funded by battery manufacturers.
During the "Recycling's Role in a Sustainable Future" session held on March 7 in National Harbor, Maryland, transparency, public trust, and standardization emerged as central themes in the journey towards advancing plastics sustainability.
Across the United States, states and municipalities are increasingly realizing the multifaceted benefits of recycling. Recycling not only has significant environmental and social advantages but also holds the potential to spur economic growth.
Greenpath Enterprises and TOMRA Recycling Sorting introduce a cutting-edge mechanical sorting process for recycling bottle caps.
The University of Virginia took two national surveys on recycling and waste management. The results were eye opening.
The wine industry has long grappled with the environmental implications of glass bottles, a standard choice for packaging that poses challenges for recycling and waste management.
Only about 9 percent of plastic in the United States is typically recycled into low-value products.
When it comes to recycling, polystyrene presents several challenges, leading many to wonder whether it is truly recyclable.