Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Brutal Mau Mau camps in Kenya were an extension of Britain’s colonial prison system – historian traces their roots Characteristics that would come to define Mau Mau camps – neglect, forced labour and ill-health – were ingrained long before 1952. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 1 Apr 2026 Research & science Study finds chronic and acute pain use different brain circuits - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 1 Apr 2026 Research & science Dateline Rice for April 1, 2026 - Rice University Rice University News · 1 Apr 2026 Research & science Corrosion and Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution in Electrochemical Reduction of Ammonium Carbamate on Transition Metal Surfaces - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 1 Apr 2026 Research & science Using bond characteristics to predict self-healing properties in materials for sustainable energy conversion - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 31 Mar 2026 Research & science Why business students should spend time connecting with nature Direct engagement with nature is one of the strongest predictors of a lifelong commitment to helping the environment. University of Bath — The Conversation institution feed · 31 Mar 2026 Research & science Resources, organizational network, institutional drivers and human capital in the transition to a circular economy in Montreal (Canada): A stakeholder perspective Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. This article examines the mobilization of intellectual capital in the transition to a circular economy (CE) in Montreal (Canada). Drawing on a computerized text analysis of 91 public consultation briefs submitted during the development of Montreal’s ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 31 Mar 2026 Research & science Upcycling fibre-reinforced plastic debris from abandoned fishing boats in the marine environment into innovative cementitious composite: A dual approach to natural resource conservation and consumer acceptance Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) are widely used in the construction of commercial fishing boats, particularly in Asian countries, due to their durability and high strength. However, the lack of proper end-of-life disposal methods has led to the widespread ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 31 Mar 2026 Research & science Local applications of kerbside food and garden organics collection: An Australian regional study Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Literature is emerging on Australian household food and garden waste disposal and recycling habits; however, little is known about the feasibility of, and community attitudes to, kerbside organics collection in regional settings. This study provides ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 31 Mar 2026 Research & science Despite massive casualties in Ukraine, Russia is unlikely to run out of soldiers anytime soon – here’s why After disastrous wars in Chechnya and Afghanistan, Russia found it hard to recruit soldiers. But it has worked hard to rememdy this problem. University of Nottingham — The Conversation institution feed · 30 Mar 2026 Research & science Many partners, big numbers? Estimating the reach of CGIAR – supported innovations in East and Southern Africa by Hambulo Ngoma, Kelvin Mulungu, Mark Manyanga, Esau Simutowe, Blessing Mhlanga, Nora Hanke-Louw, Boaz Waswa, Inga-Jacobs Mata, Evan Givertz, Christian Thierfelder As resource envelopes to fund research for development activities become tighter, demonstrating value for money is key. This is difficult for various reasons, chief among these being the failure to embed evaluation frameworks in pro… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 30 Mar 2026 Research & science The role of symbolic power in sustainability transformations by Hiroe Ishihara, Unai Pascual Understanding why certain values of nature become legitimate and institutionalised while others remain marginal is central to advancing sustainability transformations. This paper develops a conceptual framework that integrates the notions of symbolic power and socially endorsed beliefs to explain how values are formed, emerge, and gain legitimacy. Values are unde… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 30 Mar 2026 Research & science Development of a Hydrometallurgical Process for Recycling Steel Grinding Sludges into Iron Chloride - research.chalmers.se Chalmers University of Technology News · 30 Mar 2026 Research & science Scientists shocked to find lab gloves may be skewing microplastics data Scientists may have been unknowingly inflating microplastics pollution estimates, and the surprising source could be their own lab gloves. A University of Michigan study found that common nitrile and latex gloves release tiny particles called stearates, which closely resemble microplastics and can contaminate samples during testing. In some cases, this led to wildly exaggerated results, forcing… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 30 Mar 2026 Research & science Scientists solved the mystery of missing ocean plastic—and the answer is alarming Scientists have discovered that the ocean’s “missing” plastic hasn’t vanished—it has broken down into trillions of invisible nanoplastics now spread through water, air, and living organisms. These tiny particles may be everywhere, including inside our bodies, raising serious concerns about their impact. ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 29 Mar 2026 Research & science Geopolymer sound-absorbing materials from municipal solid waste incineration fly ash and foundry ash: Dioxin detoxification, heavy metal stabilization and acoustic performance Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Sound-absorbing materials are widely used to mitigate noise pollution. In this study, a geopolymer sound-absorbing material was prepared using municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWIFA) and foundry ash (FA), and its dioxin and heavy metal ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 28 Mar 2026 Research & science Analysis of fuel pellets from sorted contaminated construction and demolition wood waste Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. The construction sector worldwide is producing a massive amount of waste materials. In worst-case scenarios, most of these materials end up in landfills. In the Swedish national waste plan, construction and demolition waste is an area of priority, when ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 28 Mar 2026 Research & science Frugal nanomanufacturing for sustainable research infrastructure: a reuse-oriented framework for carbon nanotube synthesis Volume 19, Issue 1, December 2026 . International Journal of Sustainable Engineering (Taylor & Francis) · 28 Mar 2026 Research & science Sex Pistols at 50: how punk’s most notorious band became part of the mainstream The Sex Pistols’ trajectory eventually resembled that of many rock acts they had ostensibly sought to disrupt. Newcastle University — The Conversation institution feed · 27 Mar 2026 Research & science Airlines are facing yet more turbulence – expert assesses what they need to get through it The Middle East conflict is the latest crisis to hit the industry. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 27 Mar 2026 Research & science Environmental metrics in green supply chain management: a bibliometric review of trends, gaps and research directions Volume 19, Issue 1, December 2026 . International Journal of Sustainable Engineering (Taylor & Francis) · 27 Mar 2026 Research & science Eco-smart PLA/carbon fiber/brine-salt composites: a triple waste-valorization route toward high-performance thermal, acoustic, and fire-resistant materials Volume 19, Issue 1, December 2026 . International Journal of Sustainable Engineering (Taylor & Francis) · 27 Mar 2026 Research & science Freshwater fish populations plunge 81% as river migrations collapse A sweeping global report finds that migratory freshwater fish are in steep decline, with populations down roughly 81% since 1970. These species depend on long, connected rivers, but dams and human pressures are cutting off their routes. Hundreds of species now need coordinated international protection. Experts say restoring river connectivity is critical to preventing further collapse. ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 27 Mar 2026 Research & science Waste being used to tackle erosion poses a health risk – an anthropologist explains the dilemma It’s cheaper and quicker to dump waste illegally. At one location, it’s used to support collapsing land – a practice called ‘literal landfilling’. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 26 Mar 2026 Research & science Avoiding and reducing microplastic false positives from dry glove contact | Analytical Methods - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 26 Mar 2026 Research & science Law LLB - UCL | University College London UCL News · 25 Mar 2026 Research & science Useful tool for equality and diversity in academia launched A brand-new tool for working with equality, inclusion and diversity - at departments, faculties and research centres - has just been completed by researchers at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture. Innlegget Useful tool for equality and diversity in academia launched dukket først opp på NTNU Nyheter . NTNU Norwegian SciTech News · 25 Mar 2026 Research & science Showing shoppers the ‘cost per wear’ of their clothing choices could make fashion greener Cost per wear could be displayed alongside the garment price. University of Bath — The Conversation institution feed · 24 Mar 2026 Research & science Methane and nitrous oxide emission factors from full-scale garden waste composting facilities Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Bio-waste composting is environmentally favourable to landfilling; however, this practice has been shown to emit methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), both of which contribute to climate change. Measurement-based studies are necessary to quantify these ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 24 Mar 2026 Research & science Exploring the future of safer, smarter operating rooms In my PhD project, I explore how air moves in and around operating rooms. Innlegget Exploring the future of safer, smarter operating rooms dukket først opp på NTNU Nyheter . NTNU Norwegian SciTech News · 24 Mar 2026 Research & science Bridging complexity: surrogate modeling of soil organic carbon interannual stock changes across the key agricultural regions of Australia Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 24 Mar 2026 Research & science The mathematical crimes of the Young Sherlock Holmes series Can you solve the GCSE maths problem that ‘baffled’ Young Sherlock Holmes? University of Bath — The Conversation institution feed · 24 Mar 2026 Research & science A circular tiered hybrid life cycle assessment and forecasting framework for carbon management in horticultural supply chains Volume 19, Issue 1, December 2026 . International Journal of Sustainable Engineering (Taylor & Francis) · 24 Mar 2026 Research & science AID framework for improving waste management in post-National Sword Policy era: an Indian perspective Volume 19, Issue 1, December 2026 . International Journal of Sustainable Engineering (Taylor & Francis) · 24 Mar 2026 Research & science Material Preparation Information File (MPIF): A Community-Driven Standard for Reporting MOF Syntheses - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 23 Mar 2026 Research & science Saturday Night Live UK’s first episode was a ratings success and had some shining moments that prove it can work Despite fears the US format would not work in the UK, SNL UK’s first episode went off without a hitch. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 23 Mar 2026 Research & science Organometallics Vol. 45 No. 6 - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 23 Mar 2026 Research & science Microplastics are falling from the sky and polluting forests Tiny plastic particles aren’t just choking oceans and cities—they’re quietly infiltrating forests too. Scientists discovered that most microplastics arrive through the air, settling onto treetops before being washed or dropped to the forest floor in rain and falling leaves. Once there, natural processes like leaf decay help bury and store these particles deep in the soil. The findings reveal fo… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 23 Mar 2026 Research & science Unveiling the rheological secrets of hydrogels: from lab to clinical translation - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 23 Mar 2026 Research & science A massive freshwater reservoir is hiding under the Great Salt Lake A hidden freshwater system deep beneath the Great Salt Lake has been revealed using airborne electromagnetic surveys. Scientists found that freshwater extends much farther under the lake than expected, reaching depths of up to 4 kilometers. The discovery began with mysterious reed-covered mounds formed by pressurized groundwater pushing upward. Researchers are now investigating whether this und… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 22 Mar 2026