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  1. Circular water solutions key to sustainable data centres

    Nov 7, 2024 · Digital connectivity shapes our daily lives, with the demand for vast data centres to process information reaching unprecedented levels. However, data centre operations come …

  2. Survey reveals why people don’t recycle more | World Economic …

    Nov 18, 2021 · A lack of programmes and services is the top barrier to greater recycling uptake, a global sustainability survey shows. Globally, 64% of people feel personally responsible for …

  3. Helping companies in China recycle 50% of e-waste by 2025

    Jul 1, 2021 · What’s the challenge? We recycle just 20% of the more than 53 million metric tonnes of e-waste generated globally each year, according to the Global E-waste Monitor. This is a …

  4. How innovation will jumpstart lithium battery recycling

    Jun 6, 2024 · Too many lithium-ion batteries are not recycled, wasting valuable materials that could make electric vehicles more sustainable and affordable. There is strong potential for the …

  5. 5 innovative ways your coffee grounds can be recycled

    Nov 19, 2018 · Coffee waste is a useful resource that could be upcycled for all sorts of purposes - from biofuel to fertilizer.

  6. 5 unusual waste products recycled into something new | World …

    Jun 24, 2022 · From tennis balls to coffee grounds, these companies are finding novel ways to recycle and reuse our waste.

  7. Why is black plastic packaging so hard to recycle?

    Dec 16, 2019 · Black plastic is recyclable, but waste sorting systems can’t recognize black pigments. Even if black plastic is separated, it often ends up in landfill. Major UK supermarkets …

  8. Why is carpet so difficult to recycle? - The World Economic Forum

    Sep 12, 2023 · Made up of non-biodegradable materials such as nylon and polypropylene, a lot of discarded carpet ends up polluting the environment - either in landfill or as incinerator smoke.

  9. World Environment Day: How to beat plastic pollution

    Jun 3, 2025 · This World Environment Day, discover 8 groundbreaking innovations tackling plastic pollution—from AI-powered recycling to river waste capture and biodegradable plastics.

  10. 8 innovative solutions for fighting food waste - The World …

    Apr 25, 2025 · From eco-fridges to onsite composters, these enterprising ideas could go some way to reducing food waste and emissions.