Innovative Recycling Method for Cross-Linked Diaper Polymers: Breakdown with Water and UV Light

Water and UV radiation break down cross-linked diaper core polymers quickly and efficiently without the need for chemicals. The recycled molecules can then be used in different ways. Absorbent granules are found in diapers and in a number of other hygienic and medical products, such as bandages and incontinence pads. Until now, strong acids were … Read more

An Interview with Maxime Kieffer: Sewerin’s Approach to the Future and Sustainable Solutions

An Interview with Maxime Kieffer: Sewerin’s Approach to the Future and Sustainable Solutions

Three questions to… Maxime Kieffer,responsable commercial et marketing Sewerin #1. Sewerin is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. How is the group approaching the future? Sewerin is a German family company – whose fourth generation is now at the helm – which has 350 employees worldwide. In France, near Strasbourg, there are a little more … Read more

Join the New Street Theater Workshop with Professor Roberto Zarlenga at the Ituzaingó Cultural Center!

We invite you to participate in the new Street Theater Workshop, taught by Professor Roberto Zarlenga at the Ituzaingó Cultural Center (Soler and Mansilla) on a biweekly basis, starting this Saturday, October 7 at 4:00 p.m.. In addition to practical classes on acting and interpretation, the specific characteristics of street theater will be delved into, … Read more

Lego Abandons Plan to Make Bricks from Recycled PET Bottles, Continues Search for Sustainable Alternative

Lego Abandons Plan to Make Bricks from Recycled PET Bottles, Continues Search for Sustainable Alternative

AFPThe production of Lego bricks at the factory in Billund, Denmark NOS Nieuws•gisteren, 22:35 Lego has abandoned its intention to make building blocks from recycled PET bottles. A prototype for this was presented in 2021, but after two years of testing, the Danish toy manufacturer reports that it will not continue with it. Most plastics … Read more

The Effectiveness of the Disposable Plastic Levy in Reducing Litter: An Analysis of Marieke Schunselaar’s Findings

The Effectiveness of the Disposable Plastic Levy in Reducing Litter: An Analysis of Marieke Schunselaar’s Findings

ANP Marieke Schunselaar news editor Marieke Schunselaar news editor The levy on disposable plastic items has not yet had the desired effect. There is still as much litter on the street as before July 1, the day the levy came into effect. Politicians hoped that people would go to snack bars with their own reusable … Read more

Promoting Recycling and Donating Old Books in Tijuana and Playas de Rosarito

Promoting Recycling and Donating Old Books in Tijuana and Playas de Rosarito

Tijuana.-For next September 8 and 9, in Tijuana and Playas de Rosarito, there will be a collection of old books, in order to promote recycling, as well as the donation of material in good condition to the Red de Bibliotecas del State. This Thursday the fourteenth edition of the “Donate your old book” campaign was … Read more

Harnessing Black Gold: Norway’s Largest Plant Transforms Electric Car Batteries into Renewable Energy

Harnessing Black Gold: Norway’s Largest Plant Transforms Electric Car Batteries into Renewable Energy

Generally petroleum, oil, or renewable energy is described as black gold. There is a plant in southeastern Norway that produces black gold from used or damaged electric car batteries. The name of this plant is Hydrovolt. It is the largest plant of its kind in Europe. ‌ Nickel, manganese, cobalt, lithium and graphite are extracted … Read more

How Wealthy People’s Water Habits Contribute to Water Crises in Cities: A Study’s Findings and Implications for a More Equitable Future

How Wealthy People’s Water Habits Contribute to Water Crises in Cities: A Study’s Findings and Implications for a More Equitable Future

A new study has revealed that lavish water consumption habits of wealthy individuals, such as maintaining swimming pools, lush gardens, and clean cars, play a significant role in causing water crises in cities. This issue poses a serious threat and is becoming as paramount as challenges posed by climate change and population growth. The research … Read more

Foundation stone laid: Mercedes builds battery recycling plant in Baden-Württemberg

Foundation stone laid: Mercedes builds battery recycling plant in Baden-Württemberg

laid the foundation Mercedes is building a battery recycling plant in Baden-Württemberg 3/3/2023 1:17 p.m In order to be able to recycle battery systems from electric cars in the future, the group is laying the foundation stone for a battery recycling plant in Baden-Württemberg. However, the process is time-consuming and complicated. Mercedes-Benz wants to recycle … Read more

Hyundai Engineering promotes hydrogen business using recycled plastic

Hyundai Engineering promotes hydrogen business using recycled plastic

[월간수소경제 박상우 기자] Hyundai Engineering and Korea East-West Power are promoting a project to produce and use hydrogen from recycled plastic. Hyundai Engineering announced that it signed an MOU with Korea East-West Power at its headquarters on the 3rd for ‘cooperation in hydrogen production and hydrogen utilization linked projects through recycling plastic resources’. The two … Read more