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Texas proposes first new rules for oilfield waste in 40 years

While environmentalists say the new rules don’t do enough to protect groundwater, oil and gas operators are contesting stricter requirements for waste pits near wells.

The Texas Tribune

Most US voters say plastics industry should be held responsible for recycling claims – report

Even a majority of Republicans support efforts to hold manufacturers accountable for allegedly deceptive claims

The Guardian - US

Reusable cups and balloon rules floated to bin plastics

The NSW government is seeking feedback on a plastics crackdown that would force some businesses to use less-polluting alternatives.

AAP

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Environment solution: New metals refinery for nickel and cobalt opens in Ohio

Mining raw materials, like nickel, for batteries harms the environment, and new mines are very difficult to get approved, so the search is on to recycle metals that have already come out of the earth

The Independent UK

Soft plastics are a scourge of the Earth, but there are ways to break our toxic addiction

Plastic recycling is failing to scale anywhere near fast enough and remains a marginal activity in the sector

The Guardian - AU

Innovative Process ‘Vaporizes’ Plastic Waste Into Building Blocks For New Plastics‌ ‌

The new technology makes circular economy more feasible. ‌

Zenger

What a waste: Illegal dump site costs Hunter builder millions in fines, clean-up costs

Waste piles were found at a property at Sandy Hollow.

Newcastle Herald

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‘Queen of trash’ among 11 on trial in Sweden’s largest environmental crime case

Bella Nilsson’s company Think Pink accused of dumping at least 200,000 tonnes of waste

The Guardian - UK

'Queen Of Trash' In Dock In Sweden's Biggest Toxic Waste Scandal

Eleven people go on trial in Sweden on Tuesday accused of illegally dumping toxic waste in the country's biggest-ever environmental crime case.

International Business Times

Texas resident used Apple AirTags to discover plastics taken to Houston recycling centers aren't being recycled

A Houston resident discovered that their recyclable trash isn't being processed when the AirTags they used to track the recyclables show them sitting in a private open-air lot.

Tom’s Hardware

EPA rejects plastics industry’s math

The plastics industry uses a controversial accounting method to inflate the recycled content it advertises

Salon

Behind the scenes: how the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Torches, Rings, and Agitos came to life

ArcelorMittal’s three-part video series offers a first look behind the scenes of how the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic creative vision was ignited

Wallpaper

Hunt debuts recyclable carbon technology in high end gravel wheelsets

British wheel brand Hunt lays the foundations for a move toward recyclable wheelsets

Cycling Weekly

Lego plans to make half the plastic in bricks from renewable materials by 2026

Toymaker hopes to bring down oil-based plastic it uses by paying up to 70% more for certified renewable resin to encourage production

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

Six tonnes of laughing gas canisters collected during Notting Hill Carnival clean up

Around 6,000 canisters were left on the streets of west London after Notting Hill Carnival - half what was found in 2023

AAP

More cash to recycle soft plastic after REDcycle fiasco

More than 43,000 tonnes of hard to recycle plastics will be diverted from Victorian dumps each year under a $15.6 million investment program.

Woman & Home

You know Tempur mattresses? Well, now they make a cooling mattress protector that doubles up as a fitted sheet - and it's game changing

Thin and breathable the Tempur Cooling Tencel Mattress Protector is a dream for hot sleepers. We tested it on hot nights, coffee spills, and more

The Guardian - AU

How to be an expert tosser: know when to recycle and when to chuck it out

Whether you’re time-poor, confused or wish others would recycle better, these expert tips will help the environment – and your wallet

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Evening Standard

New study shows that 21% of British people don’t recycle at all

Varying rules and regulations have many householders baffled

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: data ‘fabricated’ in voice campaign, tech boss missing in superyacht sinking, Democrats gather

Whistleblower claims fake survey data was supplied to the Australian Electoral Commission; Biden to address Democratic convention

The Guardian - AU

Can you safely home compost clothing? Yes, with a few big caveats

While natural fibres are technically brown compostable materials, not everything that goes into a garment is written on the care label

The National (Scotland)

SNP politician considering legal options after Labour council recycling row

AN SNP COUNCILLOR has said he will “potentially” look at legal options after his bid to publicly debate access at a recycling centre was blocked…

The Guardian - AU

Former NSW Coalition government was warned recycled soil products posed ‘unacceptable risks’

Exclusive: Environment watchdog advised in 2021 the material ‘should not be used broadly’, before backing away from proposals to tighten regulations

The Conversation

Recycling more than pop cans: A circular economy for our energy landscapes

From cereal boxes to our distinct milk bags, Canadians have been told that one of the best things we can do for the planet is to embrace the circular economy — reusing, repurposing or reallocating assets to ensure they’re kept within useful circulation as long as possible, and ideally forever.

Salon

When “recyclable” isn't truly recyclable

The plastics industry is working to make the public feel OK about using products virtually guaranteed to be trashed

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