Survey reveals why people don’t recycle more | World Economic Forum
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 acting on climate …
Why we must embrace the circular economy to save our planet
Nov 7, 2022 · Our waste is overwhelming the planet and without action, our oceans will be filled with more pieces of plastic than fish by 2050. To avoid the worst case scenario, we need to embrace the …
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 have pledged to …
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 challenge …
Using cloud-based tech to help India raise recycling rates | World ...
May 4, 2021 · This India-based social enterprise is using cloud-based web and mobile applications to track waste and promote recycling.
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.
How innovation will jumpstart lithium battery recycling
Jun 5, 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 battery …
Repair, reduce, recycle: Ways to tackle mounting e-waste | World ...
Jan 11, 2022 · The world is predicted to produce 75 million tonnes of e-waste by 2030. Free repair cafes and government incentives are working to address the problem.
Why recycling isn't scaling in Latin America and what can be done?
May 21, 2025 · Despite global progress, recycling in Latin America and the Caribbean remains low, requiring more citizen engagement and startup energy to turn the tide.
Recycling alone won't solve the plastic waste crisis
Sep 27, 2021 · Recycling plastic is not enough to beat the global waste crisis - we need more new ways to make food packaging, including using more compostable materials.