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Extracting pure gold from electrical trash just got easier
Using fibers, researchers can extract nearly 100 percent of gold from electronic waste, much more than previous methods.
The SEC's Controversial New Climate Rules Can Help Grow the Economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission's rules are offering a boon to U.S. climate tech.
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Beer might help us recycle electronic waste
"Biosorption using spent brewer's yeast presents a cheap and environmentally friendly approach," researcher Klemens Kremser said.
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Bringing New Life into Used Jeans
Yamasawa Press, a Tokyo-based company, is recycling denim to create new fashions.
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Scientists discover chemical that can recycle plastic in just 24 hours
The method of recycling discovered by scientists in the U.K. could recycle difficult plastics in just 24 hours.
Ford's new plastic auto parts are made from olives
The company used a materials simulator to find a mix that is 40 percent olive waste and 60 percent plastic.
Historians find evidence of recycling in Tudor times
The Tudor dynasty, which included iconic figures such as Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, held the English throne from 1485 to 1603.
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Gen Z are least likely to recycle
Despite their reputation as one of the most sustainable generations yet, Gen Z is actually the least likely generation to recycle.
Celebrate America Recycles Day with 6 uncommon recycling tips
Learn how to recycle uncommon items like televisions, batteries, plastics, light bulbs and disposable coffee pods.
Toys top list of 10 most common types of electric waste
Nearly $57 billion of rare metals and raw materials get thrown away every year in the form of electronic waste. But what counts as e-waste might surprise you.
Mobility
Recycled electric car batteries can help unlock tax credits
With recent tax law changes, recycled battery materials now qualify for credits when you're purchasing an electric vehicle
Litter of kittens on verge of being crushed saved in "miracle" rescue
"I can't even bear to think about the possibility of them being accidentally crushed," said one animal welfare official.
Top 5 plastic waste items found on beaches—the worst is not what you think
Over 14 million tons of plastic waste ends up in our oceans every year, but which items are the worst?
King Charles' recycled coronation: Eco-conscious king reuses historic robes
Charles has long been an environmental campaigner. This will be shown at his coronation via the reuse and re-wearing of robes passed down through generations.
I bought a coffee table online for just $40 but it's worth over $1,000
If you think your dream décor is out of your financial reach, have you considered thrifting your way to the top? This woman thrifted 75% of her home furniture.
Jordan Peterson mocked for complaining about toilet paper—"Tyranny"
"Up yours, woke moralists," the Canadian psychologist raged on Twitter over a sign that asked users to recycle and be mindful of excessive use.
Queen Elizabeth was a wardrobe recycler decades before Kate Middleton
Social media fans have praised the late queen's thriftiness after Kate Middleton re-styled an old dress for this year's BAFTA ceremony.
Kate Middleton's most important year in fashion as she turns forty-one
As the Princess of Wales celebrates her 41st birthday, Newsweek looks back at what has been Kate's most important year in fashion to date.
"I stopped throwing things away for a year, we made a surprising discovery"
Eve Schaub and her family spent a year not throwing away their garbage. Here's how they did it.
"I'm not buying my kids any Christmas presents this year"
In an original essay, Elizabeth Buko tells Newsweek about her surprising Christmas decision.
Dead body found inside recycling center sparks police probe
The grim discovery was made at a facility in Sante Fe Springs, California, and now investigators are working to determine whether foul play was involved.
Bring Sustainability Into Your Business Plan With These Seven Tips
Sustainability doesn't have to be annoying or expensive, either. Here's how small businesses can easily bring sustainability into their existing model.
This plastic self-destructs within two years
London startup Polymateria has developed a low-cost solution that helps make conventional plastics biodegrade.
Americans Are Being Turned Into Human Compost to Save the Planet
A new bill in California has legalized human composting. "We can't just keep putting bodies in the ground," said one advocate to Newsweek.
Why is Sprite Changing Iconic Green Bottles?
Coca-Cola announced on Wednesday that the iconic green bottles would transition to clear plastic from August 1.
Eco-Friendly Couple Spends Just $3,600 for 'Zero-Waste Wedding'
Anna Masiello, 28, and Diogo Linhares, 29, met at a zero-waste event in October 2019 and are passionate about reducing waste.
Plumber's Horror Clip Shows why Coffee Grounds Shouldn't Be Put in the Sink
"Omg, I always put mine down the sink," said one shocked viewer of the video on TikTok.
Coastline Clogged with Plastic from One of World's Most Polluted Rivers
Shocking footage from company shows a Guatemalan beach completely engulfed in plastic waste.
Why Is Plastic so Nondegradable—It's All Natural?
A viral Reddit thread raised the question of why plastic doesn't break down, despite having been made from natural materials.
Prehistoric Humans Recycled Old Tools, Possibly to Honor Ancestors
Study finds that humans 500,000 years ago in what is now southern Israel reshaped and reused tools rather than make new ones.