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Argonne Scientists Analyze Circular Pathways to Reduce, Reuse or Recycle Plastics

Our society has a love affair with plastic. To take our relationship to the next level — happily ever after in a waste-free future — the path is circular.

20 Apr 2023

68% of Carbon Contributions Come From Single-Use Surgical Items

The carbon footprint of products used in the five most common surgical operations performed in the National Health Service (NHS) in England has been analyzed, revealing that 68% of the carbon contributions are attributed to single-use items, including single-use gowns, patient drapes, and instrument table drapes

19 Apr 2023

PNNL-Patented ShAPE Process Transforms Aluminum Scrap Into New Vehicle Parts

Scrap aluminum can now be collected and transformed directly into new vehicle parts using an innovative process being developed by the automotive industry, in particular for electric vehicles.

19 Apr 2023

Removing and Recycling Lab Plastics

In 2019, MIT's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Office collaborated with several research labs in the Department of Biology to determine the feasibility of recycling clean lab plastics.

19 Apr 2023

Is Radiology the Key to a More Sustainable Healthcare System?

The health care system is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

19 Apr 2023

CSU's Path to Create Safer and Healthier Communities in the Face of Changing Climate

In honor of Earth month, we recognize the California State University's (CSU) desire to create safer and healthier communities in the face of a changing climate.

18 Apr 2023

RELEX Solutions Saves More than 11 Million kg of Food Waste Worldwide

A new report by RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, has found that in the last year, the company’s AI-driven solutions helped RELEX food retail customers worldwide save a combined estimated 11 million kg of food waste across the supply chain thanks to more accurate forecast and inventory optimization - the equivalent of more than 35,000 tons of CO2.

From RELEX Solutions 18 Apr 2023