Jun 6, 2024 · Too many lithium-ion batteries are not recycled, wasting valuable materials that could make electric vehicles more sustainable and affordable. There is strong potential for the battery …

Nov 18, 2021 · A lack of programmes and services is the top barrier to greater recycling uptake, a global sustainability survey shows. Globally, 64% of people feel personally responsible for acting on climate …

Sep 27, 2021 · Recycling plastic is not enough to beat the global waste crisis - we need more new ways to make food packaging, including using more compostable materials.

May 21, 2025 · Despite global progress, recycling in Latin America and the Caribbean remains low, requiring more citizen engagement and startup energy to turn the tide.

Jun 14, 2021 · A group of multinationals, backed by Egypt's government, have created a plastic recovery scheme which rewards informal collectors through digital credits.

Jul 1, 2021 · What’s the challenge? We recycle just 20% of the more than 53 million metric tonnes of e-waste generated globally each year, according to the Global E-waste Monitor. This is a challenge …

Apr 10, 2025 · Less than 20% of end-of-life vehicle plastics are recycled. For real change, we urgently need to rethink how we collect, process and value these materials.

Nov 7, 2024 · Digital connectivity shapes our daily lives, with the demand for vast data centres to process information reaching unprecedented levels. However, data centre operations come with an …

Jan 11, 2022 · The world is predicted to produce 75 million tonnes of e-waste by 2030. Free repair cafes and government incentives are working to address the problem.

Dec 16, 2019 · Black plastic is recyclable, but waste sorting systems can’t recognize black pigments. Even if black plastic is separated, it often ends up in landfill. Major UK supermarkets have pledged to …