Recycling
Converting waste materials into new products
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| 2025 |
Container deposit legislation in Australia
Tasmania is scheduled to commence its Container Deposit Scheme, expected to complete the national coverage of the recycling program.
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| 2025 |
Edmonton EcoPark
Originally scheduled completion date for the energy recovery facility expansion.
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| 2025 |
Waste sorting
Australia introduced AI-powered Smart Bins capable of automatically segregating recyclables to improve waste management and potentially increase waste-recovery rates.
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| February 2025 |
Container deposit legislation in Australia
By this date, the scheme had resulted in 13 billion containers returned, $1.3 billion returned to NSW residents, and $72 million donated to charity, with 650 return points across NSW.
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| February 2024 |
REDcycle
Aldi, Coles, and Woolworths supermarkets formed the Soft Plastic Taskforce, chaired by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water, to develop solutions for soft plastic recycling after the REDcycle program's collapse. They announced plans to establish drop-off bins for recyclable soft plastics in 12 Melbourne locations.
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| 2023 |
Paper recycling
Europe's paper recycling rate increased to 79.3%, attributed to a decrease in paper consumption.
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| 2023 |
Paper recycling
92% of pulp was made from wood sources, with most modern mills using only 9-16% of pulp logs and the rest coming from waste wood that was traditionally burnt.
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| 2023 |
Recycling in the United States
The Sunnyfields treatment plant in California achieved the capability to process 5.7 million gallons of wastewater per day, converting it into potable water through advanced sewage treatment techniques.
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| 2023 |
Reverse logistics
Global reverse logistics market estimated to be worth approximately $993.28 billion, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 10.34% through 2032.
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| 2023 |
Paper recycling
Global paper recycling rate reached 60%, with significant regional variations. Europe led with a 71.1% recycling rate, while Africa had the lowest rate at 38.4%.
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| 2023 |
Glass recycling
Victoria plans to implement a container deposit scheme for glass containers.
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| 2023 | World Health Organization (WHO) released a report highlighting the environmental and health risks of e-waste, noting that millions of electrical and electronic devices are discarded annually, with potential release of up to 1000 different chemical substances including harmful neurotoxicants like lead. |
| 2023 |
Compare and Recycle
The website helped UK consumers generate £56.4 million from selling used gadgets and prevented over 39 tonnes of electronic waste from being discarded.
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| November 1 2023 |
Container deposit legislation in Australia
Victoria becomes the last mainland state to implement its Container Deposit Legislation, completing national coverage.
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| February 2023 |
REDcycle
RG Programs and Services Pty Ltd was declared insolvent due to inability to pay storage fees for thousands of tonnes of plastic stockpiles across Australia.
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| 2022 |
Paper recycling
19 European countries exceeded a 70% paper recycling rate, while 4 countries remained below 60%.
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| 2022 |
Glass recycling
Tasmania plans to implement a container deposit scheme for glass containers.
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| 2022 |
Compare and Recycle
Compare and Recycle included Portsmouth in their shortlist of top locations for electronic device recycling in the UK.
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| 2022 | Swedish Waste Management partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support global climate mitigation and adaptation efforts and implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. |
| 2022 |
REDcycle
The REDcycle program was suspended, ending its soft plastic recycling operations after approximately 12 years of service.
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| 2022 |
Recycling in the Netherlands
Potential implementation of deposit system for beverage cans, contingent on the industry's failure to reduce can presence in the environment by 70% in 2021.
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| November 2022 |
REDcycle
REDcycle discovered that soft plastics were stockpiled in warehouses across multiple Australian states, creating environmental and fire risks. The company temporarily suspended its activities after a recycling partner stopped accepting new soft plastics.
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| 2021 | Recology's subsidiaries operating in San Francisco were assessed $36 million in criminal penalties due to a corruption scandal involving bribery and fraud. |
| 2021 |
Glass recycling
India recycled 78.6 million tons of glass, demonstrating significant progress in glass recycling efforts nationwide.
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| 2021 |
Glass recycling
European countries conducted a comprehensive glass container collection survey, revealing varying recycling rates across the continent. Luxembourg led with 99% collection, while Greece had the lowest rate at 36%.
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| 2021 |
Compare and Recycle
Compare and Recycle found Southey Green in Sheffield as the leading location for electronic device recycling in the UK.
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| 2021 |
Kamikatsu Zero-waste Center
Won the Japan Institute of Architects Environmental Architecture Award, highlighting the center's innovative approach to sustainable design.
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| 2021 |
Kamikatsu Zero-waste Center
Selected as the Sustainable Building of the Year at the Dezeen Awards, an international recognition of the center's environmental achievements.
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| 2021 |
Kamikatsu Zero-waste Center
Received the Architectural Institute of Japan Award for Best Work, recognizing its outstanding architectural design and significance.
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| July 1 2021 |
Recycling in the Netherlands
Implementation of €0.15 deposit system for plastic bottles smaller than 1L begins in the Netherlands.
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| July 1 2021 |
Recycling in the Netherlands
Implementation of deposit system for plastic bottles smaller than 1L takes effect, requiring a €0.15 deposit on these bottles.
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| January 2021 |
Edmonton EcoPark
Taylor Woodrow Construction began work on the 'EcoPark South' expansion, a resource recovery facility with the capacity to recover 135,000 tonnes of material annually, initially planned for completion in 2023.
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| January 24 2021 |
Kamikatsu Zero-waste Center
Received the Grand Prize from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications's Furusato Zukuri Awards, recognizing its outstanding contribution to local community development.
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| 2020 |
Reverse logistics
Estimated return deliveries in the USA were projected to cost $550 billion.
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| 2020 |
Reverse logistics
Panjehfouladgaran and Lim published a research paper focused on Reverse Logistics Risk Management (RLRM), addressing the gap in existing research on risks associated with reverse logistics operations.
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| 2020 |
Paper recycling
Mexico's paper mills utilized recycled paper as the primary raw material, with recycled paper accounting for approximately 90% of feedstock in paper production.
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| 2020 |
Glass recycling
Western Australia plans to implement a container deposit scheme for glass containers.
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| 2020 | Target year for San Francisco's zero waste initiative, highlighting the city's long-term commitment to sustainable waste management practices. |
| 2020 |
Compare and Recycle
Compare and Recycle identified Dunfermline, Scotland as the top location in the UK for electronic device recycling.
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| 2020 |
Kamikatsu Zero-waste Center
Kamikatsu set a target year to become fully zero waste, demonstrating a long-term commitment to comprehensive waste reduction and recycling.
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| 2020 | Sweden generated 1.7 billion euros from recycling waste. |
| 2020 |
Recycling in the Netherlands
Dutch government targeted 75% household waste separation, with the goal of reducing waste from 250 kg to 100 kg per capita per year.
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| December 2020 |
Reverse logistics
UPS processes over 1 million returned packages daily through Christmas, making December the traditionally busiest month for reverse logistics in the United States.
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| October 1 2020 |
Container deposit legislation in Australia
Western Australia introduces its Container Deposit Legislation, bringing the scheme to the western part of the country.
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| June 2020 |
REDcycle
Coles and REDcycle reached their 1 billionth soft plastic item deposited in stores, marking a significant milestone in their recycling partnership.
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| May 20 2020 |
Kamikatsu Zero-waste Center
The Kamikatsu Zero-waste Center officially opened, marking a significant milestone in the town's zero-waste initiative.
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| April 24 2020 |
Recycling in the Netherlands
State Secretary Stientje van Veldhoven announced a deposit system for plastic bottles smaller than 1L, to be implemented on 1 July 2021. This decision was supported by Dutch environmental organisations.
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| February 2020 |
Container deposit legislation in Australia
Environment Minister Lily D'Ambrosio announced a policy change, declaring Victoria would introduce a container deposit scheme after consulting with industry and local government.
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