Sydney’s landfills are set to reach capacity by 2030 sparking controversial plans to take trash to the regions
Battlelines are being drawn in New South Wales amid plans to dispose of Sydney’s rubbish in country communities.…
Plastic Waste: Europe’s plastic recycling paradox: High performance, low demand
According to a recently published report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on the state of the…
Filipino rescuers detect ‘signs of life’ in deadly garbage avalanche; dozens missing
MANILA, Philippines — Rescuers detected signs of life in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four…
Coffee pods generate thousands of tonnes of waste in Australia. Here’s what is being done about it
For many caffeine enthusiasts, coffee pods are the shortcut to a cup of brew at home, and offer…
Soft plastics recycling is back in Australia. How does it work and where does it go?
If you cringe at the thought of tossing another bread bag or chip packet into your red bin,…
Recycling returning to Greater Bangor communities in 2026
In 2026, Greater Bangor residents’ trash will be recycled for the first time in more than five years.…
Scientists make breakthrough that could revolutionize what happens to common waste: ‘Promising’
Recycling is often promoted as a fix for the world’s plastic problem. However, according to the Organisation for…
Why California’s milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol
California milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol, the one with the chasing arrows, potentially threatening the…
American e-waste causing ‘hidden tsunami’ in Southeast Asia, watchdog report says
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas,…
Report says US electronic waste is menacing Southeast Asia
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas,…
E-Waste Per Capita: Europe Leads the World
By ZeroHedge – Oct 20, 2025, 1:00 PM CDT
On average, every person worldwide generates about 8…
What really happens to the food waste in your bin when you recycle it
For some, what happens to the contents of your household ‘food bin’ that many councils collect for recycling…