Tag: Recycling
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IT Suppliers Set a Gold Standard for Responsible E-Waste Disposal
Turning a Challenge into Opportunity: The Responsibility of IT Equipment Suppliers The moment Windows 10 reached its end of life, a wave of old PCs faced a common fate: rapid upgrade to Windows 11 or retirement into a landfill. This scenario highlighted a broader truth about technology: end-of-life devices don’t disappear on their own. They…
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Europe Aims to Turn Space Food into Thin Air: From Urine to Uplifting Meals
Introduction: The big challenge of space nutrition As European space agencies gear up for ambitious missions to the Moon and beyond, one problem looms larger than most: what will astronauts eat? Food in space isn’t just about taste; it’s about safety, nutrition, weight, and waste management. Traditional Earth-based food production isn’t feasible during long-duration flights,…
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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 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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Castlegar Return-It Depot Expands: Glass and More Accepted for Easier Recycling
New Items Accepted at Castlegar Return-It Depot The Castlegar Return-It Depot, located at 1335 Columbia Ave, has expanded its list of accepted items, making it easier for residents to recycle and divert waste from landfills. In addition to the depot’s existing services, glass jars and bottles are now accepted, alongside a range of new materials…
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Castlegar Depot Expands: Glass and More Accepted at Return-It Site
Castlegar’s Return-It Depot Expands What It Accepts Residents of Castlegar have more recycling options thanks to an expanded list of accepted items at the Return-It Depot located at 1335 Columbia Ave. This move aims to simplify waste diversion in the city by widening the range of materials that can be recycled in a single, convenient…
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Castlegar Return-It Depot Expands to Accept Glass and More
Introduction: A Wider Recycling Menu in Castlegar Recycling just got easier in Castlegar. The city’s Return-It Depot, located at 1335 Columbia Ave, has expanded its list of accepted items, giving residents more convenient options to dispose of recyclable materials. Along with the depot’s existing services, the new inclusions align with growing recycling needs and help…
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Repurposing Gemstone Polishing Waste to Create Smart Cement
Turning Gemstone Waste into a Civil Engineering Opportunity Cement production is a major driver of global CO2 emissions, fueling the race to find sustainable alternatives. In a recent study published in AIP Advances, researchers from Wuzhou University and Guangzhou University in China explored an unlikely ally in this pursuit: gemstone polishing waste. The study investigates…
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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…
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Bin Baskets: NSW’s Simple Tool to Catch the Missing Containers
Introduction: A simple idea with big potential New South Wales’ container deposit scheme, Return and Earn, has already achieved remarkable recycling success, with two-thirds of eligible containers being recycled. Yet a stubborn third remains — the containers consumed out-of-home and ending up in general waste bins. A pilot program using clearly branded bin baskets attached…