Europe’s fast fashion waste problem is accelerating, but researchers say mushrooms grown on discarded textiles may offer a scalable, circular recycling breakthrough.
New research shows that both virgin and recycled PET bottles can leach toxic additives and hazardous chemicals, intensifying scrutiny of plastics amid rising recycled content mandates.
Japan is accelerating its fight against fashion waste by targeting a 25 percent reduction in clothing waste by 2030, focusing on recycling, reuse, and circular fashion systems.
Soft plastics recycling has restarted in Australia after the REDcycle collapse. Here’s how the new system works, where plastics go, and why recycling alone is not enough.
Explore how plastic recovery using solvents and recycling is reshaping waste management with cutting-edge technologies, increasing recyclate quality, and boosting the circular economy as of December 16, 2025.
India is accelerating its push toward sustainable materials, unlocking a massive opportunity with bioplastics. Discover how innovation, policy, and technology are positioning India as a global leader.
Coca-Cola’s Sicilian partner Sibeg has introduced a new aseptic PET line that boosts efficiency, reduces waste, and advances sustainable beverage packaging across Sicily.
Researchers at Charles Darwin University are transforming discarded tires and plastics into durable, heat-resistant asphalt that could revolutionize road construction across Australia’s Northern Territory.
Fiji has launched a groundbreaking $10 million pyrolysis facility in Wainadoi that transforms plastic and tyre waste into usable fuel oil, boosting sustainability, innovation, and responsible waste management nationwide.
