The escalating environmental and economic challenges posed by plastic waste have spurred a diversity of research into advanced recycling technologies. This field encompasses a range of approaches—from ...

Millions of recyclable materials are put into incorrect waste streams every year. The UK startup Greyparrot uses AI to help mitigate environmental harm from improper waste disposal. This article is ...

"Microplastic particles are currently found almost everywhere—in water, food, fish, and even breast milk," says Artūras Torkelis, a Ph.D. student at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). He ...

In an era where sustainable living is no longer a choice but a necessity, cities around the United States are racing to improve the way they handle waste. With densely populated urban centers ...

Can blockchain technology help get rid of your garbage? A number of startups working on blockchain-based waste management and recycling solutions think so. To date, two main waste management ...

UMass Amherst is using two AI-focused tools to cut down on its waste and more effectively sort trash from recycling. School ...