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Innovation Increase in Energy Storage for Renewables and Solid-State Batteries for EVs – New Report

The imperative to create a consistent energy supply from renewable sources – and support the phasing out of fossil fuels – is inspiring investment in long-term energy storage innovation, a new report says.

24 Nov 2021

Swedish Innovation Can Save the Planet from Plastic Lids

Every year, more than 300 billion plastic lids – 1,500,000,000 kg of plastic – are used on our coffee and beverage cups. The lids leak, and we spill and burn ourselves.

From Liplid 22 Nov 2021

Finding Opportunities to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Common Plastic

Broad-based scientific team from government, academia and industry joins forces to identify new opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of polyurethane -; one of the most widely used but little recycled plastic materials.

19 Nov 2021

World-First Facility Converting Waste Carbon Dioxide into Materials

Barton Blakeley Technologies (BBT) has developed the first carbon conversion system, converting CO2 emissions into hydrophobic silica.

From Barton Blakeley Technologies 17 Nov 2021

Researchers Find an Economical and Sustainable Method for Battery Recycling Purposes

Spent lithium-ion batteries contain valuable metals that are difficult to separate from each other for recycling purposes.

16 Nov 2021

New Strategy in PSA Video can Help Improve Recycling Compliance

A specific messaging strategy used in a public service announcement (PSA) video can effectively encourage New Yorkers who struggle with recycling compliance to properly separate their trash from recycling, according to the results of a University at Buffalo study.

11 Nov 2021

Revolutionary Chemical Polymer Recycling Method

Humanity has come to heavily rely on the benefits that plastics offer and their application can be found in almost every aspect of daily life. However, the major downside of this reliance on synthetic polymer-based materials is that it has been scientifically proven they are contributing to some of humanity's most-serious environmental issues.

1 Nov 2021

New Organics Recycling Program Allows Cortec® Corporation to Use Its Own Compostable Bags!

Cortec® Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of its new organics recycling program at Cortec® global headquarters near Saint Paul, Minnesota!

From Cortec® Corporation 28 Oct 2021

European Multidisciplinary Project Focuses on Developing Micro-Scale Anaerobic Digestion in Urban Areas

As more and more people move to urban areas, bringing ever-greater needs for energy and taking an increasing toll on the environment, biowaste looks like an attractive resource whose management must be incorporated into the sustainable development of territories.

22 Oct 2021

Facemask Respirators can be Safely Cleaned and Reused with Advanced Plasma Technology

A new study from the University of Southampton has demonstrated a new method to safely clean and reuse facemask respirators with advanced low-temperature plasma technology.

22 Oct 2021