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Method for Recycling Used Nuclear Fuel Could Reduce Waste

Engineering researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a simple, proliferation-resistant technique for isolating different constituents of nuclear waste.

5 May 2020

New Method to Recycle Used Polyurethane into Equivalent or Higher-Value Items

Several products are made of polyurethanes (PUs), for example, insulation, mattresses, construction materials, and footwear.

30 Apr 2020

Cellulose-Based Steam Generator for Purification and Desalination of Water

Researchers at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics of Linköping University have used natural and inexpensive materials like cellulose to develop a highly efficient steam generator for the desalination and purification of water.

21 Apr 2020

Food Waste and the Best Valorization Path

Scientists are aiming to determine the most optimal valorization paths for restaurant food scraps. Among the potential lives for restaurant scraps, the group is trying to find which one offers the most value and which one is highly effective.

2 Apr 2020

Single-use Plastics to be Banned in Wales from 2021

Image Credit: Clare Mc Ewen / Shutterstock.com From next year, Wales will ban single-use plastics such as cutlery, straws, and polystyrene containers in a move that will strengthen its position as one of the world&r...

18 Mar 2020

SuperFOIL Doesn’t Leave ‘Mushroom’ for Improvement with Recycled Plastic Insulation

The company has worked closely with Texfelt to create a unique insulation product for mushroom polytunnels.

From SuperFOIL Insulation 17 Mar 2020

New Process Can Help Recycle Plastic Waste in Eco-Friendly Way

Plastics are user-friendly, versatile, and highly economical to such an extent that the earth is flooded with plastic waste. This makes them a victim of their own success.

10 Mar 2020

Suez Attends National Plastics Summit

SUEZ, a leader in smart and sustainable resource management, welcomed the opportunity to participate in the National Plastics Summit, bringing together over 200 representatives from government, industry and community sectors to address issues with, and solutions to, the use of plastics in the Australian economy.

From SUEZ 4 Mar 2020

Turning Australia’s Rubbish into a Resource: Leading Engineers Celebrate World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development

With the help of sustainable engineering, Australia’s rubbish will be transformed into a key resource and generate new industries, Australia’s top technology and engineering experts said today, ahead of tomorrow’s inaugural World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development.

4 Mar 2020

Bringing the Green Revolution to Electronics

Researchers are investigating how to make electronic components from eco-friendly, biodegradable materials to help address a growing public health and environmental problem: around 50 million tonnes of electronic waste are produced every year.

29 Feb 2020