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Virginia Tech Engineers Craft Durable, Self‑Repairing, and Recyclable PCBs
Scientists have developed a self-healing, recyclable circuit board using vitrimer and liquid metal. The material maintains conductivity after damage, reshapes under heat, and may reduce growing e-waste. Unlike traditional boards, it allows easy repair and recovery of materials, offering a sustainable solution for electronics like smartphones, lapto...
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How To Extract Gold From Old Phones And Laptops: Scientists Reveal Simple New Method
With e-waste reaching record levels, scientists have unveiled a sustainable method to extract gold from discarded electronics.
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Plastic To Paracetamol: Scientists Convert Waste Into Painkiller In 24 Hours
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a process using E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional drug manufacturing methods that rely on fossil fuels.
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Degrowth And Fashion: Upcycling Innovators Show How To Rethink And Reuse Waste
Every year, some 100billion garments are produced worldwide, and 92million tonnes of clothing waste end up in landfills.
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9 Clever Ways To Repurpose Plastic Bottles And Cut Down Kitchen Waste
With a dash of creativity, old plastic bottles can become practical, eco-friendly kitchen hacks that cut down waste, save money, and keep things efficient.
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NASA-ISRO Launch Joint Space Biology Experiments on Axiom Mission 4
NASA and ISRO are launching a series of innovative biological and technological experiments aboard Axiom Mission 4, targeting a June 10 liftoff. Investigations will explore muscle cell health, seed germination, algae growth, and the survival of tardigrades in space. They will also study astronaut interactions with electronic displays. These microgr...
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LG, Samsung Sue Indian Government Over Electronic-Waste Pricing Policy
LG and Samsung have sued India's government to quash a policy which increases payouts to electronic-waste recyclers. The lawsuits mark an escalation of a standoff involving foreign companies' and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over its stance towards waste management practices.
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NASA Offers $3 Million Prize In A Contest To Recycle Human Poop In Space
NASA is seeking technological solutions for recycling human waste in space and has launched a competition with a prize of $3 million for the winning team.
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India To Launch Incentives For Recycling Critical Minerals This Year: Report
It has set aside 15 billion rupees for the recycling of these minerals, as part of 163 billion rupee outlay to develop the critical minerals sector.
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Selling Old Phone Or Laptop? Your Personal Data May Still At Risk
You're about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal files. Maybe you even reset the device to factory settings.
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Battery Boom Drives Bangladesh Lead Poisoning Epidemic
More than four million rickshaws are found on Bangladeshi roads and authorities estimate the market for fitting them all with electric motors and batteries at around $870 million.
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EU Fines 15 Major Carmakers $495 Million Over Vehicle Recycling Cartel
The European Commission on Tuesday fined 15 major carmakers and an industry group a total of about 458 million euros ($495 million) for taking part in a cartel over vehicle recycling.
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Global Recycling Day 2025: Know History And Significance Of This Day
Global Recycling Day 2025: The idea for Global Recycling Day was introduced by Ranjit Baxi.
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94% Plastic Recycled In 4 Hours: Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Method Powered By Air Moisture
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to break down plastic waste using moisture from the air.
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India Can Turn "Fast Fashion" Waste Into Opportunity: PM Modi At Bharat Tex 2025
India's textile industry can turn 'fast fashion waste' into an opportunity, leveraging the country's diverse traditional skills in textile recycling and upcycling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday evening, speaking at Bharat Tex 2025.
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Virginia Tech Engineers Craft Durable, Self‑Repairing, and Recyclable PCBs
Scientists have developed a self-healing, recyclable circuit board using vitrimer and liquid metal. The material maintains conductivity after damage, reshapes under heat, and may reduce growing e-waste. Unlike traditional boards, it allows easy repair and recovery of materials, offering a sustainable solution for electronics like smartphones, lapto...
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How To Extract Gold From Old Phones And Laptops: Scientists Reveal Simple New Method
With e-waste reaching record levels, scientists have unveiled a sustainable method to extract gold from discarded electronics.
-
Plastic To Paracetamol: Scientists Convert Waste Into Painkiller In 24 Hours
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a process using E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional drug manufacturing methods that rely on fossil fuels.
-
Degrowth And Fashion: Upcycling Innovators Show How To Rethink And Reuse Waste
Every year, some 100billion garments are produced worldwide, and 92million tonnes of clothing waste end up in landfills.
-
9 Clever Ways To Repurpose Plastic Bottles And Cut Down Kitchen Waste
With a dash of creativity, old plastic bottles can become practical, eco-friendly kitchen hacks that cut down waste, save money, and keep things efficient.
-
NASA-ISRO Launch Joint Space Biology Experiments on Axiom Mission 4
NASA and ISRO are launching a series of innovative biological and technological experiments aboard Axiom Mission 4, targeting a June 10 liftoff. Investigations will explore muscle cell health, seed germination, algae growth, and the survival of tardigrades in space. They will also study astronaut interactions with electronic displays. These microgr...
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LG, Samsung Sue Indian Government Over Electronic-Waste Pricing Policy
LG and Samsung have sued India's government to quash a policy which increases payouts to electronic-waste recyclers. The lawsuits mark an escalation of a standoff involving foreign companies' and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over its stance towards waste management practices.
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NASA Offers $3 Million Prize In A Contest To Recycle Human Poop In Space
NASA is seeking technological solutions for recycling human waste in space and has launched a competition with a prize of $3 million for the winning team.
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India To Launch Incentives For Recycling Critical Minerals This Year: Report
It has set aside 15 billion rupees for the recycling of these minerals, as part of 163 billion rupee outlay to develop the critical minerals sector.
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Selling Old Phone Or Laptop? Your Personal Data May Still At Risk
You're about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal files. Maybe you even reset the device to factory settings.
-
Battery Boom Drives Bangladesh Lead Poisoning Epidemic
More than four million rickshaws are found on Bangladeshi roads and authorities estimate the market for fitting them all with electric motors and batteries at around $870 million.
-
EU Fines 15 Major Carmakers $495 Million Over Vehicle Recycling Cartel
The European Commission on Tuesday fined 15 major carmakers and an industry group a total of about 458 million euros ($495 million) for taking part in a cartel over vehicle recycling.
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Global Recycling Day 2025: Know History And Significance Of This Day
Global Recycling Day 2025: The idea for Global Recycling Day was introduced by Ranjit Baxi.
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94% Plastic Recycled In 4 Hours: Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Method Powered By Air Moisture
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to break down plastic waste using moisture from the air.
-
India Can Turn "Fast Fashion" Waste Into Opportunity: PM Modi At Bharat Tex 2025
India's textile industry can turn 'fast fashion waste' into an opportunity, leveraging the country's diverse traditional skills in textile recycling and upcycling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday evening, speaking at Bharat Tex 2025.
