Recycling news: 2026

Research & science AI tool reveals hidden organ damage caused by high blood pressure Researchers have developed an AI tool that may help doctors better understand how high blood pressure damages different organs in different people. MRC UKRI News · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Life cycle and durability based sustainability assessment of concrete incorporating municipal solid waste incinerated fly ash: An India‐specific study Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Four Rice graduates earn Fulbright scholarships - Rice University Rice University News · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Dateline Rice for June 22, 2026 - Rice University Rice University News · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Personality may shape how caregiving affects health - Rice University Rice University News · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Positive start to the EU rice campaign - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Life cycle assessment of a microfluidic electrolytic cell using Bi–Sn nanoparticle catalyst and an ionic liquid electrolyte Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science From detecting response to diagnosing constraint: The energetic bottleneck in ecotoxicology . Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology (Taylor & Francis) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Integrated water systems for a changing world Nature Water (Nature Portfolio) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science A cluster-based circular economy model for drilling waste processing in oil and gas regions The integration of circular economy principles into oil- and gas-producing regions is essential for advancing sustainable development and industrial transformation. This study develops a cluster-based circular economy model for drilling waste processing in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District. The analysis combines screening of fields by minimum economically viable reserves, QGIS-based assessme… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science From land competition to reactivation: governing agrivoltaics in depopulating Japan This paper examines the governance of agrivoltaics (AV) in the context of Japan’s rapid rural depopulation and farmland abandonment. While AV is traditionally framed as a solution to land-use competition, this study argues that in shrinking regions, the primary challenge is not land scarcity but a shortage of human capacity to manage multifunctional landscapes. The analysis explores the multi-d… Sustainability Science (Springer) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Sustaining scenarios: researcher-practitioner reflections on extending research beyond project boundaries We evaluate the results of a food system scenarios workshop in Flint, Michigan designed to co-create actionable pathways toward desirable futures in the medium-term (20 years), alongside analysis from practitioners one year post workshop. The goal of the scenario planning process is to support the translation and usability of research findings beyond project boundaries through the engagement of… Sustainability Science (Springer) · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science An assessment of municipal solid waste management practices and challenges in Mogadishu, Somalia The present study aimed to assess municipal solid waste management practices and challenges in Mogadishu, Somalia. The specific research objectives were to examine the state of municipal solid waste management practices, challenges, and strategies for improving practices and promoting best practices. Data were collected using a mixed-methods cross-sectional design from 273 respondents including… Frontiers in Sustainability · 22 Jun 2026 Research & science Can North America mine enough rare earth elements? In the quest to create a robust supply chain of rare earth elements necessary for the clean energy revolution and everyday modern conveniences, North America has enough deposits of sufficient quality to begin looking in its own backyard, according to a University of Michigan study published in Resources, Conservation and Recycling. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 21 Jun 2026 Research & science Suggestion Box - Princeton Engineering Princeton Engineering News · 21 Jun 2026 Research & science Rice welcomes 10,000 for iconic Oranje Fanwalk ahead of World Cup match - Rice University Rice University News · 21 Jun 2026 Research & science The Feasibility of Household Food Waste Reduction in Finland: Insights From Five Consumer Profiles - WUR eDepot Wageningen University & Research News · 21 Jun 2026 Research & science Hidden geological process offsets carbon emissions from thawing permafrost Scientists found that thawing permafrost can trigger increased rock weathering, a natural process that absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere. In some regions, this carbon uptake was strong enough to fully offset — or even surpass — river greenhouse gas emissions. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 20 Jun 2026 Research & science Bioactive antioxidant additives from agro‐residues: Enhancing biodiesel stability for diesel engine applications Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 20 Jun 2026 Research & science Integrated benchmarking of nano‐enhanced phase change materials for thermal energy storage: Material performance, system integration, AI optimization, techno‐economic assessment, and sustainability challenges Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 20 Jun 2026 Research & science Advanced Engineering Materials - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 20 Jun 2026 Research & science Andy Burnham needed a big win. The Makerfield result means Labour might have reason to hope This looks like the beginning of the end for Starmer – and the end of the beginning for Burnham. Newcastle University — The Conversation institution feed · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Q&A: Biological plastic recycling—from waste to raw material In the future, microorganisms could help return hard-to-recycle plastics to the recycling loop. Nick Wierckx, a molecular biologist at Jülich, explains the opportunities offered by biological recycling processes and the challenges of a truly circular economy. Phys.org — 'circular economy' search feed · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Volunteers make a splash as University project helps spread positive messages at skatepark Mumbles Skatepark is now helping to promote inclusion and belonging after being given a colourful makeover inspired by the community. Swansea University News · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Mapping Cotton Bacterial Blight Resistance Researchers make headway in search for cotton lines with resistance to cotton bacterial blight. NC State University News · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Three-armed Sashimi-Bot learns to slice and serve fish like a pro If you ever need help in the kitchen cutting fish into appetizing bites, a new three-armed robot may be able to help. And that's no easy feat for robots. While they are generally good at picking up rigid objects, something slippery that can change shape when touched, such as a fish, poses a range of challenges. Then, if you add slicing into the mix, it becomes even more difficult because the ro… TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Scientists invent 'transient thermal barcodes' to improve plastic recycling Barcode readers excel at quickly identifying groceries and other products. Could a similar idea work at industrial recycling facilities to make sorting different plastics quicker and more cost-effective? The answer, according to a University at Buffalo research team, is yes. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science New laser system delivers first experiment Researchers have run the first experiment on a new HiLUX laser system at STFC's Central Laser Facility. STFC UKRI News · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Einstein’s “biggest blunder” may finally have an explanation Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between quantum gravity and an exotic quantum state of matter that could explain why the universe isn’t expanding wildly fast. The study suggests that the very shape of space-time may protect the cosmological constant from disruptive quantum effects. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Freedom of speech takes many forms and they are always cultural There have always been competing ideas about what it means to have free speech. University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science UKRI announces new non-executive member Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has appointed Anna King as a non-executive member to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Board from September 2026. UKRI UKRI News · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Think before you flush: expert advice on how and when to save water at home The heatwave in May meant people started to use more water to stay cool, and on their plants. University of Sheffield — The Conversation institution feed · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Heatwaves: five reasons why Victorian houses are cooler than modern buildings Victorian architects knew how to design homes to stay cooler, and their techniques could be used today. Loughborough University — The Conversation institution feed · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science The 11 best songs and albums about fatherhood – according to music experts Songs about fathers and fatherhood range in tone from joy and and celebration to absence, tension and grief. University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Andy Burnham is back at Westminster: what this says about Britain’s changing political system If Burnham becomes PM, it shows that Westminster is no longer the only route to the top job. Newcastle University — The Conversation institution feed · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Infrared imaging of atmospheric boundary layer flows Nature Reviews Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Fly ash from Delhi municipal solid waste incineration facilities: identification of contaminants of concern for regulatory-informed management Municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) is increasingly being adopted in India for landfill diversion and energy recovery, but the management of MSWI fly ash (MIFA) remains constrained by limited region-specific data. Since MSWI ash in India is managed under an indirect regulatory framework, comparison with international benchmark criteria can help identify contaminants of concern (CoCs) and … Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Assessing the environmental impact of European residential buildings in 2020: a comparison of two building stock models for policy support Purpose This paper compares the environmental impact of the European residential stock as calculated with two LCA-based building stock models (Consumption Footprint – BoP Housing and PULSE-EU). The goal is to identify the purpose for which each model is best suited and to reflect on the need to balance modelling feasibility with accuracy, the uncertainties inherent to impact estimation at a lar… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Work-related stress as a material ESG issue: a single-company case study on psychosocial risk, organizational health and business impact IntroductionWork-related stress and psychosocial risks are increasingly relevant to occupational health, organizational sustainability and ESG governance, but their integration into sustainability reporting remains limited.MethodsWe conducted a single-company case study of “Company X,” a medium-sized Italian manufacturing and technical services organization (782 workers, four sites), using seve… Frontiers in Sustainability · 19 Jun 2026 Research & science Microbial partners may help plants respond to higher temperatures New research suggests the microbiome near the surface of a plant’s roots, known as the rhizosphere microbiome, may play a role in helping crops respond to heat stress. When studying adaptation in living things, scientists sometimes analyze the interplay between genetics and environment to influence measurable traits, a phenomenon known as Genotype by Environment interactions… NC State University News · 18 Jun 2026