Tag: circular economy
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Honda’s Wind Farm Initiative: Renewable Auto Manufacturing in Brazil
Driving a Cleaner Era: Honda’s Commitment to Renewable Auto Manufacturing Honda is progressing toward a circular society with zero environmental impact by 2050, aiming to cover its entire lifecycle—from product design to corporate operations. A pivotal action in this journey is its wind farm initiative in Brazil, a project that demonstrates how large-scale renewable energy…
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Waterloo Region Adopts Biweekly Blue Box Recycling Starting March 2026
New Recycling Schedule: Biweekly Blue Box pickups begin in March 2026 Starting in March 2026, residents across the Waterloo region will see a change to their curbside recycling routine. Blue box recycling will move to a biweekly pickup schedule, meaning households will have recycling collected every other week rather than weekly. The shift aims to…
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Waterloo Region to Switch to Biweekly Blue Box Recycling in March 2026
New Biweekly Recycling Schedule for Waterloo Region Residents across the Waterloo Region will see a notable change in their waste collection routine beginning in March 2026. The blue box recycling program, which has long operated on a weekly pickup schedule in many communities, will shift to a biweekly (every other week) collection. The decision, approved…
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Waterloo Region Revamps Blue Box Recycling: Biweekly Pickups Begin March 2026
New Recycling Schedule Updated for Waterloo Region In a move aimed at boosting recycling effectiveness and reducing waste, Waterloo Region will shift to an every-other-week Blue Box pickup starting in March 2026. The change, part of a revamped recycling program, is designed to streamline collection, increase participation, and support broader environmental goals across the region.…
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Calls To End “Software Obsolescence” on International E-Waste Day
Rising E-Waste and the Windows 10 Deadline On International E-Waste Day, campaigners warn that hundreds of millions of computers could be prematurely discarded as software obsolescence accelerates. A focal point is Microsoft’s decision to end free, automatic support for Windows 10, a status that has helped the operating system remain dominant on roughly 40% of…
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CBA Shines in ASEAN Future Sustainable Leaders 2025
CPUs Path to the ASEAN Future Sustainable Leaders 2025 Triumph Central Philippine University (CPU) continues to elevate its reputation for sustainability-driven innovation as a College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) student team placed among the top winners in the ASEAN Future Sustainable Leaders (AFSL) 2025 Philippine National Competition. This annual, online case challenge—featuring collaboration with…
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WASTE2H2: Turning Plastic Waste into Clean Hydrogen and Carbon Nanomaterials
Turning Trash into Treasure: The WASTE2H2 Concept Every year, the world generates more than 300 million tons of plastic, much of which ends up in landfills, rivers, and oceans. Recycling rates are low, and the pollution problem grows with every new product. At the same time, the climate challenge demands clean energy alternatives. Hydrogen stands…
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Turning Plastic Waste into Clean Hydrogen and Carbon Materials: The WASTE2H2 Breakthrough
Introduction: A double solution for plastic waste and clean energy Plastic pollution and climate change are two of the most urgent global challenges. With over 300 million tons of plastic produced annually and less than 9% recycled, much of this waste ends up in landfills, rivers, and oceans, while conventional hydrogen production from fossil fuels…
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Turning Trash into Power: The WASTE2H2 Breakthrough for Clean Hydrogen and Carbon Materials
Overview: A dual solution from plastic waste Plastic pollution and the climate crisis are two of the most pressing global challenges. Each year, more than 300 million tons of plastic are produced, with a shocking portion ending up in landfills, rivers, and oceans. At the same time, hydrogen remains a promising clean-energy carrier, but the…
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Bin Baskets: The Simple Solution to Capturing the Missing Third in NSW’s Return and Earn
Introduction: A simple idea with big potential In New South Wales, the Return and Earn scheme has already recycled a remarkable 66% of eligible containers. Yet a stubborn gap persists: the so-called ‘out-of-home’ waste, where drink containers end up in general rubbish bins because convenient recycling options aren’t always available. Exchange for Change, working with…