Scientists discover incredible way to make use of old cigarette butts — here are the details

Researchers from the University of Granada and the University of Bologna, with funding assistance from the Chinese government ...
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Dog In UK Fetches More Than 1,000 Plastic Bottles That His Humans Will Recycle

Some dogs fetch, but Scruff the British border collie recycles. This 13-year-old dog from Nuneaton in central England has picked up a new habit that involves collecting any plastic bottles he comes ...

Move Over Carbon Fiber—There’s A New High-Performance Material In Town

The environmentally-conscious composite flax fiber can very nearly match the strength-to-weight properties of carbon fiber.
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The low carbon solution: Domus Ventilation ducting to be manufactured with recycled plastic

The company already uses 100% recycalate on its rectangular ducting and over 95% of its fittings use 100% High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) which comes from post-consumer recycled plastic. As part of the ...
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Black Plastic Kitchen Tools Might Expose You to Toxic Chemicals. Here’s What to Use Instead.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...
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Plastic manufacturer agrees to $2.6 million settlement for pollution in Ohio River tributary

Three Rivers Waterkeeper looking for plastic pollution in the Ohio River, in Monaca, Beaver County, Pa. Environmental groups and the state Department of Environmental Protection have reached a $2.6 ...
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FirstBank unveils recycled debit card in Puerto Rico

FirstBank has introduced Puerto Rico’s first debit card made with recycled plastic, part of what the bank calls its commitment to sustainability. The card’s interior is produced with ...
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Temu hit with $2 million penalty involving reporting of stolen, counterfeit or unsafe items

Temu parent Whaleco, Inc. is expected to pay $2 million to settle a federal complaint that it violated the law by not giving consumers information to avoid counterfeit, stolen or unsafe goods. The ...
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Beaver County plant settles plastic pellet pollution lawsuit for $2.6 million

A Beaver County plant accused of spilling harmful plastic pellets into local waterways will pay millions in penalties and be forced to redesign its entire operation. "This comprehensive settlement is ...
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Multimillion-dollar agreement reached between Beaver County plant and environmental groups

SETTLEMENT FROM MONACA, BEAVER COUNTY. THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT JUST ANNOUNCED COMES FROM A LAWSUIT FILED TWO YEARS AGO BY LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS AGAINST A LOCAL PLANT WHO THEY SAY WAS POLLUTING ...
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Mechanochemical recycling converts polystyrene to a commodity chemical

Although polystyrene consumer products are incredibly common, the economics of recycling means most of this type of plastic waste ends up in landfill. A mechanochemical recycling method may help ...