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Is there a point to recycling? Is recycling even good for the environment? In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Finn Arne Jørgensen answers: it depends. From a technical point of view, recycling is a series of processes - collecting, sorting, processing, manufacturing. Recycling also has a cultural component; at its core, recycling is about transformation and value, turning material waste into something useful - plastic bags into patio furniture, plastic bottles into T-shirts.

Hosted by Tedd Ward of the Del Norte County Solid Waste Management Authority and Ethan Caudill-DeRego of Redwood Voice Youth Media, Rethinking Recycling is a production of KFUG Community Radio.

Habt Ihr Euch eigentlich schon mal gefragt, was mit diversen Bauteilen, Materialien, Stoffen passiert, wenn sie einmal ausgedient haben? Das kann Abfall sein, der z.B. in Krankenhäusern anfällt. Das können Verbundstoffe sein, d.h. Bauteile, die aus mehreren Materialien bestehen, wie z.B. die Rotorenblätter von Windrädern oder Leichtbauteile wie aus Elektroautos oder Flugzeugen. Und was ist mit den Unmengen an Plastikmüll, der sich überall in den Meeren und auf der Erde ansammeln? Was passiert damit und was kann man daraus machen? Mir persönlich gefällt der Ansatz: "Waste to Value" –...

The Tyre Recycling Podcast is brought to you by the industry leading journal for the tyre recycling industry, Tyre & Rubber Recycling. Hosted by Richard Wilson, Contributor to Tyre & Rubber Recycling and Ewan Scott, the magazine's Editor, the podcast interviews the leading names in the tyre recycling sector as they gain global insights into the latest developments and ongoings in the industry. From products using recycled rubber, to tyre pyrolysis, to tyre shredding to tyre recycling equipment, The Tyre Recycling Podcast has you covered in the latest news and innovations from the sector.

IBC totes are a common form of industrial packaging. However, many aren’t recycled properly and end up in landfills. This can cause serious environmental problems. IBCs (or 275 or 300 gallon totes, carboys, etc.) are difficult to hook up to garden hoses because of their size and lack of fittings. This makes it hard to water plants in the yard. Looking for sustainable solutions? Click here https://ibctoterecycling.com/ to learn about IBC Tote Recycling.

In the heart of India, a story of transformation unfolded. The year was 2006 when CMR Group, a visionary enterprise, ignited its first plant in Tatarpur, near New Delhi. Equipped with cutting-edge technology like regenerative burners, baghouses, and induction-based sorting systems, the plant was a testament to the group’s commitment to innovation.

In 2018 the Chinese governments decision to tighten the specifications on the importation of recyclables collected from around the world resulted in unprecedented attention by all levels of government, the media and general public as the world finally took notice about the importance of recycling and its role in protecting the environment. Twelve months along, so what has been the result of this decision and what has changed in the way we manage our recyclables. Rick Ralph talks with industry professional and leading expert in his field Mr Nick Harford from Equilibrium about what that decision...

"Toast this pair who are trying to make a difference one rubbish episode at a time" - The Independent If you think recycling is boring, think again. James and Robbie are here to prove that recycling is not only important but also downright fun! Ever wondered what happens to the lime in a recycled Corona bottle? Or, why a cucumber needs to be wrapped in plastic? The answers may surprise you. James does the research, while Robbie brings his unfiltered knowledge to the table, making for an unexpectedly entertaining deep dive into the weird and wonderful world of recycling. From busting myths to ...

WasteED is a waste and recycling education podcast from SWACO. Hosted monthly by Joe Lombardi and Hanna Greer-Brown, our guests offer insights into regional efforts helping to push sustainability forward as well as sharing their perspective on the next big GREEN thing for central Ohio. Between a few laughs plus genuine and substantive conversation, each episode features takeaways about proper disposal that will have listeners recycling right in no time. Find us on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you listen!

Research Fellow Deepika Mathur of Charles Darwin University discusses with Rick Ralph the challenges Australia faces in terms of managing its emerging Solar PV Panels stockpiles, in particular how this is impacting remote and regional Australia's waste management practices.

"San Francisco, 'the Silicon Valley of Recycling'" is from the March 25, 2016 Tech News section of The New York Times. It was written by Matt Richtel and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

NT Recycling Solutions in Darwin has commissioned what is arguably the country's most remote and most technically advanced Materials Recovery Facility's to process Darwin's kerbside and commercially collected recyclables. Rick Ralph talks to NTRS General Manager Dean Caton about the opportunity this presents to the region.

The Garbologist unwraps with Mark Smith CEO of Queensland's peak Waste and Recycling Industry Association the industry's 2020 State Election manifesto, setting out what are the sectors priorities for the next term of government.

The Garbologist unwraps with Rose Read CEO of the National Waste Recycling Industry Association (NWRIC) its recently published report quantifying the significance of the industry's $4.8 billion per annum economic contribution to the Australian an industry directly supporting 36,000 jobs