Waste Management, the nation’s biggest recycler, is spending $1.4 billion to become more efficient. How it could pay off.

Pexels Most people walk past their lawn trimmings, fallen leaves, and garden debris without a second thought. That pile of ...

The ReUse Program at the University of Minnesota is working to reduce waste on campus by redistributing, reselling and recycling donated materials. The program receives rolling donations, which they ...

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a lightweight, versatile material that is used in packaging, insulation, industrial and consumer goods. Despite its recyclability, misconceptions often categorize EPS ...

June 2026In the future, microorganisms could help return hard-to-recycle plastics back into the recycling loop. Nick Wierckx, ...

Notable for its focus on recycling lithium-ion batteries, Redwood Materials may be an exciting investment if it chooses to IPO.

Reusing and recycling construction and demolition (C&D) materials in Colorado have come a long way in the past decade. This practice can cut overall project expenses by: Avoiding disposal and ...

Julia Peres and Victoria Braga, founders of RUÍNA, engage in design exercises and experimental projects in classrooms and on construction sites. They prioritize a circular process that minimizes ...

Barcode readers excel at quickly identifying groceries and other products. Could a similar idea work at industrial recycling ...