Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Correction: Navigating the winds of change: strategic foresight and the power of weak signals Sustainability Science (Springer) · 13 May 2026 Research & science Pathways to EU decarbonization: the role of green investment and R&D activity The European Union faces persistent disparities in its progress toward climate neutrality, despite unified policy frameworks under the Green Deal and Fit for 55. A key unresolved policy challenge is understanding why investment support and R&D efforts accelerate decarbonization in some countries but produce weaker outcomes in others. Existing research offers fragmented insights and rarely evalu… Sustainability Science (Springer) · 13 May 2026 Research & science Mental models for transition to conservation agriculture: the case of Mediterranean pioneer farmers Conservation agriculture is a promising approach to address the sustainability challenge of soil degradation facing Mediterranean farming systems. We documented the collective mental model of pioneering conservation agriculture farmers in Morocco, Spain, and Tunisia, including their motivations, perceived benefits, and how they overcome barriers in implementation. We find that pioneer farmers i… Sustainability Science (Springer) · 13 May 2026 Research & science Wine's leftovers could help wean chicken farms off antibiotics Every year, millions of gallons of wine are pressed, leaving behind a mountain of pulpy residue—grape skins, seeds, stems and peels—that wineries struggle to dispose of. Now, researchers say this overlooked byproduct could find a new life on the farm, as a replacement for the antibiotics routinely added to chicken feed. Phys.org — 'circular economy' search feed · 12 May 2026 Research & science International Booker Prize 2026: heartbreak, brutality, shapeshifting – six experts review the nominees Novelists and translators from Bulgaria to Brazil make up this this year’s impressive shortlist. University of Edinburgh — The Conversation institution feed · 12 May 2026 Research & science The mental toll of quarantine on board a cruise ship – explained by a psychologist The MV Hondius outbreak shows why quarantine is not only a medical measure, but a profound test of trust, routine and resilience. University of Sheffield — The Conversation institution feed · 12 May 2026 Research & science Towards sustainable seaweed aquaculture in Nosy Boraha, Madagascar: Insights from social and ecological sciences by Isabel Urbina-Barreto, Rindra Razandriarison, Oly Ny Aina Ralison Andrianantoandro, Anne Chauvin, Hambinintsoa Solofoharimanana, Elsa Lagoutte, Georgeta Stoica, Victor David, Pascale Cuet, Dina Andrianaivoravelona, Manon Museux, Sébastien Jan, Aline Tribollet Cottonii seaweed ( Kappaphycus alvarezii) farming is a growing activity in Madagascar, promoted as part of the country’s blue economy … PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 12 May 2026 Research & science Scientists say this algae could remove microplastics from drinking water Researchers created a special kind of algae that can grab microscopic plastic pollution out of water almost like a magnet. The algae produce limonene, an orange-scented oil that helps them bind to water-repelling microplastics, forming easy-to-remove clumps. As a bonus, the algae also clean wastewater while growing. ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 12 May 2026 Research & science Michaelina Wautier : une peintre du baroque flamand au talent époustouflant À Londres, une exposition historique remet à l’honneur un artiste tombé dans l’oubli, tant auprès du grand public que des spécialistes, pendant près de 300 ans. University of Nottingham — The Conversation institution feed · 12 May 2026 Research & science Systematic review of mycelium-based composites as sustainable insulators for carbon-neutral building envelopes Volume 19, Issue 1, December 2026 . International Journal of Sustainable Engineering (Taylor & Francis) · 12 May 2026 Research & science Catalysing Materials Circularity Through Digitalization Materials Circular Economy (Springer) · 12 May 2026 Research & science Nudge theory was all about taking responsibility, but it allowed big business to look the other way Feelings of despair at the state of the world can be overwhelming. Social and environmental problems persist, but political discourse is polarized, divisive and often ineffective. Phys.org — 'plastic recycling' search feed · 11 May 2026 Research & science Nudge theory was all about taking responsibility – but it allowed big business to look the other way Not all problems are caused by personal choices. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 11 May 2026 Research & science What your local council can actually do to tackle the climate crisis Councils have no formal duties to reduce emissions, and there is a huge temptation for local politicians to look the other way. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 11 May 2026 Research & science SALUBRIS project awarded NTNU is an active contributor to science and technology at the national level and is eager, through SALUBRIS, to continue addressing important European challenges and needs. Innlegget SALUBRIS project awarded dukket først opp på NTNU Nyheter . NTNU Norwegian SciTech News · 11 May 2026 Research & science O cientista de IA: o futuro da ciência com artigos acadêmicos totalmente automatizados A era da pesquisa totalmente automatizada já chegou University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 11 May 2026 Research & science British Journal of Haematology - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 11 May 2026 Research & science Q&A: How jellyfish bycatch could be a valuable collagen source for cosmetics and biotech Dr. Ainara Ballesteros is a Juan de la Cierva postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Environment and Marine Science Research at the Catholic University of Valencia, where she leads a research group focused on jellyfish biology, aquaculture, and the sustainable use of marine resources. Phys.org — 'circular economy' search feed · 11 May 2026 Research & science “Cannot be explained” – New ultra stainless steel stuns researchers A team at the University of Hong Kong has developed a new “super steel” that can survive the harsh conditions needed to make green hydrogen from seawater. The material uses an unexpected double-protection mechanism that resists corrosion far better than conventional stainless steel. Even more impressive, it could replace costly titanium parts used in today’s hydrogen systems. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 10 May 2026 Research & science Retreatment with talquetamab and pomalidomide in triple‐class–BCMA–GPRC5D refractory myeloma - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 10 May 2026 Research & science Screening and characterization of microbial consortia for biodegradation of high-salt and high-oil food waste Food waste, characterized by high salinity and oil content, resists biodegradation, making conventional disposal methods inefficient. This study aimed to screen microbial strains tolerant to these conditions to enhance degradation efficiency. Strains were isolated from food waste, followed by gradient screening for salt/oil tolerance and amylase activity. Four efficient degraders were obtained:… Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 9 May 2026 Research & science After more than a century, Labour has lost Wales It was once unthinkable – and former first minister Eluned Morgan losing her seat added to the party’s catastrophic result. Cardiff University — The Conversation institution feed · 8 May 2026 Research & science Antarctic sea ice defied global warming for decades – now, hidden ocean heat is breaking through In the Antarctic, things may be unfolding faster than climate models predicted – new study. University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 8 May 2026 Research & science Old bottles and battery acid can drive production of valuable industrial chemicals Battery acid from old cars, with a little help from a catalyst, can give plastic waste a new purpose, using it to drive the production of useful chemicals, powered by sunlight alone. A recent study by researchers at the University of Cambridge found a way to turn everyday plastics such as PET from water bottles, nylon, and polyurethane into useful chemical feedstocks. Phys.org — 'circular economy' search feed · 8 May 2026 Research & science Relational aspects and care-based support in Zero-Deforestation Commitments by Adelina Chandra, Janina Grabs, Eva-Marie Meemken, Rachael D. Garrett A rising number of companies have made zero-deforestation commitments (ZDCs) to decouple deforestation from their supply chains, encapsulated in No Deforestation, No Peat, and No Exploitation (NDPE) commitments. These interventions are designed by powerful downstream supply chain actors, typically without the involvement of… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 8 May 2026 Research & science Elections 2026: Experts react to the Reform surge and Labour losses What do the results mean for Labour – and is it the end of two-party politics in the UK? University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 8 May 2026 Research & science Five reasons to add peas into your diet Peas can be a good source of protein, fibre and micronutrients. University of Nottingham — The Conversation institution feed · 8 May 2026 Research & science Swansea spin-out Bionema Group receives second King’s Award for Enterprise Bionema Group Ltd , a Swansea University spin-out specialising in biological crop protection and sustainable agriculture, has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise : Sustainable Development 2026. Swansea University News · 8 May 2026 Research & science How a repurposed medical device is helping us investigate ancient climate tipping points From blood to mud: medical tech that once studied viruses and tumours now analyses ancient mud and ice to look for environmental changes. University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 8 May 2026 Research & science Ultrasound waves rupture COVID-19 and flu viruses without damaging cells Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have discovered that high-frequency ultrasound waves similar to those used in medical exams can eliminate viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1 without damaging human cells. In an article published in Scientific Reports, they describe how the phenomenon, known as acoustic resonance, causes structural changes in viral particles until they … Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 7 May 2026 Research & science The AI scientist: now academic papers can be fully automated, what does this mean for the future of research? The era of fully automated research has arrived. University of Southampton — The Conversation institution feed · 7 May 2026 Research & science AI in the emergency department: promising, powerful but still unproven A new study shows AI beating doctors at triage. But is anyone ready to govern it safely? University of Edinburgh — The Conversation institution feed · 7 May 2026 Research & science How The Devil Wears Prada 2 speaks the hidden language of fashion The Devil Wears Prada 2 shows how fashion operates as a language of identity, signalling status, ambition and belonging. Cardiff University — The Conversation institution feed · 7 May 2026 Research & science UCL Graduations - UCL | University College London UCL News · 7 May 2026 Research & science PVGIS 5 user manual - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 7 May 2026 Research & science Getting started with PVGIS 5 - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 7 May 2026 Research & science Troubled waters: Jakarta battles deadly, invasive suckerfish Mounds of slimy carcasses pile up on a riverbank in Jakarta where authorities are fighting an uphill battle against a fast-breeding invasive fish flourishing in Java island's heavily polluted waterways. Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 7 May 2026 Research & science This town found clean energy deep inside old coal mines Cumberland, B.C. is reimagining its coal mining past as a clean energy opportunity. Water trapped in abandoned mine tunnels could be used in a geothermal system to heat and cool buildings efficiently and with minimal emissions. The project could lower energy costs, support new development, and attract businesses. It’s a striking example of turning industrial leftovers into a sustainable communi… ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 6 May 2026 Research & science Clean energy's nickel rush is heading straight for some of Earth's richest ecosystems Meeting future nickel demand for stainless steel and clean energy technologies will require tough decisions with potential environmental trade-offs, a new study has found. Dr. Jayden Hyman from The University of Queensland's School of the Environment led an international analysis of known nickel deposits, current mining and demand forecasts. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 6 May 2026 Research & science NASA captures wild swirling clouds and rare arctic storm over Alaska Southern Alaska’s winter finale delivered a spectacular atmospheric display, captured by a NASA satellite. Cold Arctic air flowing over warmer ocean waters created long bands of clouds, swirling vortex patterns, and even a compact polar storm with powerful winds. As the air traveled offshore, it evolved into increasingly complex cloud formations. The result was a dramatic, ever-changing sky tha… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 6 May 2026