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‘Unscientific’ landfills, not a solid fix for waste management

Are ‘unscientific’ landfills the only way to manage Bengaluru city’s massive mountains of solid waste? In the frantic, decades-long struggle to deal with this mammoth issue, why has the focus shifted completely away from waste processing? As more quarries are identified as landfills, the search for a sustainable long-term solid…

The Hindu

UK ad watchdog to crack down on ‘biodegradable’ and ‘recyclable’ claims

Consumers were angry and dismayed when they found out the truth about these terms, says an ASA study

The Guardian - UK

K-DISC launches zero waste hackathon to scout for innovative waste management ideas

K-DISC launches 'Zero Waste Hackathon' to scout for innovative solutions to tackle waste mgmt. Challenges include techs for waste processing, business models for waste reduction, resource reuse & E-waste mgmt. Registration open till Dec 10. #ZeroWaste #KDISC #Hackathon

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Montana miner backs off expansion plans, lays off 100 due to lower palladium prices

The owner of two a south-central Montana precious metals mines is stopping work on an expansion project and laying off about 100 workers because the price of palladium fell sharply in the past year

The Independent UK

Puma shredded 412 pairs of its suede sneakers to prove they are compostable

No one can say Puma doesn't go the extra mile when it comes to sustainability

Police still searching for family of baby found dead in Cambridge recycling centre one year on

Despite full DNA test and thorough police investigation, baby Gabriel’s true identity is still unknown

The Independent UK

Schwalbe Natural Bike Soap review – the most eco-friendly cleaner you can buy

It has no nasty chemicals, is biodegradable, has no plastic bottle, is made from vegan-friendly ingredients, and works. Quite simply a fantastic product, unlike any other cleaner I've used

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Elfbar vape ads banned over ‘misleading’ environmental claims

Advertising watchdog finds Elfbar ads gave impression they were more ‘widely recyclable’ than they were

The Independent UK

Elf Bar vape adverts banned in UK over ‘greener’ recycling claims

Ads gave misleading impression that recycling vapes is easy and can be done at home, says watchdog

The Guardian - UK

Elfbar vape ads banned over misleading environmental claims

The advert, seen in London in late July and early August, claimed the vape brand was ‘Recycling for a greener future’.

The Independent UK

Six Recycling Innovations That Could Change Fashion

The fashion industry's enormous waste problem is pushing governments, particularly in Europe, towards ambitious recycling targets.

International Business Times

Chipmaker TSMC's silicon waste recycled into shoes – $41 eco-friendly Ccilu branded footwear now available in the US

Ccilu sells footwear with recycled TSMC silicon materials used in their construction. Good for your feet and for your geeky status.

Tom’s Hardware

Can UK’s ‘jet zero’ hopes take off with a plane fuelled by used cooking oil?

Experts debate whether Tuesday’s transatlantic trip heralds a greener way to fly or a misguided stunt

The Guardian - UK

Toyota To Recycle Batteries From Old Hybrids For Use In New Cars

The battery of your first-gen Prius could end up in a, say, new Camry.

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Riches or rubbish: firms prepare for EV battery surge

The question of what to do with electric car batteries when they reach the end of their useful lives is being discussed in Australia as a deadline looms.

The Independent UK

EU nations reach major breakthrough to stop shipping plastic waste to poor countries

European Union countries and lawmakers have reached a breakthrough to stop sending their plastic trash to poor countries

The Guardian - UK

EU agrees to ban exports of waste plastic to poor countries

Rules, still subject to formal approval, stop exports to non-OECD countries and limit them elsewhere

The Independent UK

Sweden opens state-of-the-art plant for sorting plastics for recycling

Sweden has opened a new state-of-the-art plastic sorting facility, the largest of its kind and big enough to receive all plastic packaging waste generated from Swedish households

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Didn't get Glastonbury tickets this year? Here are the other routes into the festival

That’s right, you don’t need to attempt a break-in to have fun this summer

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Petrochemical industry joins global talks to agree plastic pollution treaty

The world is halfway towards a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution, as negotiators in Kenya spend this week debating the best way to slash the waste building up in oceans and ecosystems. Plastic is largely made from fossil fuels, which means oil-rich countries have a significant stake.

The Guardian - UK

Campaigners warn against Thames Water’s £250m effluent ‘recycling’ scheme

Scheme would involve abstracting water from the River Thames at Teddington and replacing it with treated sewage

The Hindu

Nearly 20,000 students to deliberate on waste management this Children’s Day

20K schoolchildren from 96 local bodies in Ernakulam to participate in Children's Haritha Sabha on November 14. The aim is to involve children in waste management, create awareness and get their ideas to address the issue. Panel of 5 students to vet reports and ask questions to local body officials.…

The Hindu

Haritha Sabhas to be held across State on Children’s Day

Haritha Sabhas will be held across the State on Children’s Day on November 14 to give students an opportunity to suggest innovative ideas for strengthening local-level waste management systems.

AAP

Aussie supermarkets failing in war on plastic: audit

Australian supermarkets have been given an F for fail on plastic waste reduction, with an audit detailing some disturbing practices.

The Independent UK

Submarine inventor honoured with sculpture made from recycled plane parts

Irish industrial designer Shane Holland created the artwork in memory of John Phillip Holland, who developed the first modern submarine in the 1870s.

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