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AI-powered recycling startup raises £1.65m to solve material sorting gap

Envirotec Magazine

billion tonnes of waste is dumped globally, with devastating effects on our air, oceans and soil. Governments are increasing pressure to reduce reliance on single-use materials and increase recycled content. In its first use case, by increasing picker performance, Sorted has improved residual waste recovery by over 50%.

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Investigation reveals almost 130,000 tonnes of carpet incinerated annually

Envirotec Magazine

Carpet waste is a huge issue in UK, as an area the size of Birmingham is thrown away every year. Carpet Recycling UK, a trade association set up to encourage carpet recycling, oversees 73% of diverted carpet waste being sent to incineration at an approximate climate cost of £16.5 million a year to society.

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Try “winter sowing” to start your garden now

Greenability Magazine

Even in the bitter cold months of winter, you can start planting your spring garden outside using these ideas for homemade, mini greenhouses made from recycled containers. The process is inexpensive, uses recycled materials, requires no electricity, produces healthier plants and offers an outlet for gardeners to start planting in the winter.

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How to safely dispose contaminated gloves, masks, wipes and more

AGreenLiving

Of course, the Waste Advantage Magazine recommends bagging used gloves before throwing them away for safe disposal. Some gloves can normally be recycled, but during the pandemic, it is best to throw gloves away to keep everyone safe. Accordingly, many consumers believe paper towels and napkins can be chucked into recycling bins.

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Fifty Shades of Greta

Green Market Oracle

The soil is drier because of the heatwaves, and the weather is changing. Madeline founded a youth-led community group called Trash Mob which holds clean-up events and advocates for waste-free solutions. Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz is from Mexico and she invented a solar powered water heater out of recycled materials.