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Renovating the Recycling Stream

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier.

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Using Enzymes to Recycle Plastic

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM

A more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used in single-use beverage bottles, clothing and food packaging, has been found.

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Farm Waste Doubles as Construction Material

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Agricultural waste (agro-waste) such as manure, leaf litter and crop residues can be recycled into organic and sustainable construction materials, helping to reduce landfill issues.

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Donate Old Tech Gadgets in Charlotte This Back-to-School Season

Jul 30, 2021 12:00PM

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is partnering with Mecklenburg County Solid Waste to host a free electronics take-back event from 9 a.m. to noon, August 28, at the Compost Central and Recycling Center in Charlotte

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Composting Made Easy: Turn Food Waste into ‘Black Gold’

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Uneaten food rotting in landfills accounts for almost a quarter of U.S. methane emissions, but it can be turned into dark compost that enriches garden soil with these steps to get started.

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Discarded Safety Gear Used to Build Highways

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers have formulated a new road-making material comprised of a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble designed to meet civil engineering safety standards.

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Discarded Solar Panels Result in Toxic Pollution

Oct 30, 2020 09:30AM

As millions of metric tons of solar panel waste containing lead are projected in the coming years, groups are working ensure proper recycling protocols are in place.

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