Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Public policy challenges in the domains of energy, environmental and economic sustainability: insights from Czechia Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 11 Mar 2026 Research & science Mau Mau: how Kenya’s history of colonial violence speaks through living bodies and graves If archives were destroyed and public history suppressed, where else might the past be found? University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 9 Mar 2026 Research & science Circular Economy Performance in the European Union: An Assessment with Different Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. This study aims to comparatively assess the circular economy (CE) performance of 27 European Union (EU) member states using data from 2000 to 2023. The CE is considered a critical strategy for optimizing resource use, reducing waste, reintegrating ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 7 Mar 2026 Research & science Towards a just transition to the circular economy: Analysing waste pickers’ integration in North America Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Waste pickers (WPs) contribute to the advancement of the circular economy (CE) by recovering recyclables and supporting more sustainable waste systems, yet they remain under-recognised and underpaid. Their integration is a necessary condition for a just ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 7 Mar 2026 Research & science A brief cinematic history of Frankenstein’s Bride as a feminist icon New film The Bride! brings the character to life in moody 1930s Chicago. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 6 Mar 2026 Research & science Week of the Circular Economy: 19–27 March 2026 - TU Delft TU Delft News · 6 Mar 2026 Research & science Global Warming Has Accelerated Significantly - Foster - 2026 - Geophysical Research Letters - AGU Publications Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 6 Mar 2026 Research & science Choosing the appropriate methodology to monitor soil organic carbon (SOC) in croplands: aligning methods with evolving monitoring reporting verification (MRV) frameworks Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 6 Mar 2026 Research & science Choosing to buy organic food depends more on trust than taste – what our new study in the UK and Japan shows In both the UK and Japan, people who trusted the government were more willing to pay extra for organic food. Brunel University of London — The Conversation institution feed · 5 Mar 2026 Research & science Climate models may be missing massive carbon emissions from boreal wildfires Northern wildfires may be more dangerous for the climate than they appear. Researchers found that fires in boreal forests can burn deep into peat soils, releasing ancient carbon stored for hundreds or thousands of years. These slow, smoldering fires often look small from space, causing climate models to underestimate their emissions. ScienceDaily — Sustainability · 4 Mar 2026 Research & science Strength training may be the key to healthy ageing Muscle loss increases fall risk and frailty with age. The good news? Just one weekly strength session can help maintain independence. Newcastle University — The Conversation institution feed · 4 Mar 2026 Research & science Using individual atoms to achieve fossil-free chemistry - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 4 Mar 2026 Research & science Interdependencies within future-proof production systems: capturing synergies across the paradigms of lean, digitalisation, and sustainability holistically Volume 19, Issue 1, December 2026 . International Journal of Sustainable Engineering (Taylor & Francis) · 4 Mar 2026 Research & science Spatiotemporal heterogeneity and driving forces of construction carbon emissions in transitional regions: evidence from six provinces in Central China Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 3 Mar 2026 Research & science This plastic is made from milk and it vanishes in 13 weeks Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein. Researchers at Flinders University blended calcium caseinate with starch and natural nanoclay to form a thin, durable material designed to mimic everyday plastic. In soil tests, the film fully broke down in about 13 weeks, pointing to a realistic a… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 28 Feb 2026 Research & science What makes the ideal Airbnb host? We studied guest experiences to find out Positive reviews matter, but they do not tell the whole story. Brunel University of London — The Conversation institution feed · 27 Feb 2026 Research & science Swedish bilberries in global food transitions: A multi-scalar analysis of the innovation system for bilberry bio-extraction by Johnn Andersson, Thomas Taro Lennerfors, Paul Plummer, Qingyi Ning, Jiajing Yu Sweden has an abundance of wild bilberries which are collected and distributed by domestic firms. A large part of the collected berries are exported to other countries where compounds such as anthocyanins are extracted and supplied to producers of dietary supplements and cosmetics, rather than refined domestically… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 27 Feb 2026 Research & science Antecedents of mobile e-waste recycling behaviour: A study of planned intentions and direct behavioural triggers among adolescents and young Indian adults Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. This study investigates the psychological pathways influencing mobile e-waste recycling behaviour among adolescents and young Indian adults (AYAs), a critical issue given the nation’s rising volume of electronic waste. We examine the mediating role of ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 27 Feb 2026 Research & science What makes a city beautiful? Here’s what ratings of thousands of urban landscapes reveal Historic buildings are worth preserving not only for their architectural significance but their scenic quality. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 26 Feb 2026 Research & science Carbon dioxide overload, detected in human blood, suggests a potentially toxic atmosphere within 50 years - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 26 Feb 2026 Research & science Process-based life cycle assessment of thermoplastic composite components manufacturing for automotive applications Volume 19, Issue 1, December 2026 . International Journal of Sustainable Engineering (Taylor & Francis) · 25 Feb 2026 Research & science GHG accounting needs two metrics: stabilisation temperature and damage Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 25 Feb 2026 Research & science The proteins that could turn corn stalks into fuel - Princeton Engineering Princeton Engineering News · 25 Feb 2026 Research & science Extended waste management pinch analysis for emission reduction and circular waste systems Volume 19, Issue 1, December 2026 . International Journal of Sustainable Engineering (Taylor & Francis) · 25 Feb 2026 Research & science Conference - CQMag26 - Overview - CQMag26 Empa News · 25 Feb 2026 Research & science Why publish in Advanced Computing - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 24 Feb 2026 Research & science Carbon emissions trading system and corporate financial decisions: evidence from China Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 24 Feb 2026 Research & science Upcycling versus recycling in fast fashion: A systematic-critical review of circular economy solutions Waste Management & Research, Volume 44, Issue 7, Page 845-872, July 2026. The linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model of the fast fashion industry has generated a severe textile waste crisis, demanding a shift towards circular economy resolutions such as upcycling and recycling. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 24 Feb 2026 Research & science ChemLint: Conversational Cheminformaticswith Large Language Models - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 24 Feb 2026 Research & science The Moment: Charli XCX is the ultimate chronicler of contemporary pop stardom The Moment is a semi-fictionalised mockumentary account of the post Brat summer comedown. University of Warwick — The Conversation institution feed · 23 Feb 2026 Research & science Geographic information systems for sustainable municipal solid waste management: A systematic review and bibliometric analysis Waste Management & Research, Volume 44, Issue 7, Page 888-904, July 2026. Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges, particularly in developing countries, where rapid urbanization and population growth intensify waste generation. The advancement of Geographic Information ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 23 Feb 2026 Research & science Decoding food waste behaviours among Chinese consumers: Machine learning insights into the intention–behaviour gap Waste Management & Research, Volume 44, Issue 7, Page 1037-1060, July 2026. Identifying the factors contributing to the intention–behaviour gap is pivotal for reducing food waste. Existing research has largely concentrated on the antecedents of food-waste intention, while neglecting not only the discrepancy between intention and ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 23 Feb 2026 Research & science Thematic mapping of circular economy of waste management in developing countries: Challenges and future perspectives Waste Management & Research, Volume 44, Issue 7, Page 873-887, July 2026. As waste formation rates rising and environmental sustainability becoming more and more important, the circular economy (CE) offers a revolutionary method to waste management, especially in developing countries. This study assesses waste management’s role ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 22 Feb 2026 Research & science A simple water shift could turn Arctic farmland into a carbon sink Deep in the Arctic north, drained peatlands—once massive carbon vaults built over thousands of years—are quietly leaking greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. But new field research from northern Norway suggests there’s a powerful way to slow that loss: raise the water level. In a two-year study, scientists found that restoring higher groundwater levels in cultivated Arctic peatlands dramatical… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 22 Feb 2026 Research & science Peter Jaffé named Distinguished Faculty Service Award recipient - Princeton Engineering Princeton Engineering News · 20 Feb 2026 Research & science Observation versus self-perception: Effectiveness of measures to increase separate bio-waste collection from multi-storey residential buildings Waste Management & Research, Volume 44, Issue 7, Page 973-984, July 2026. Schemes for source separation of municipal bio-waste aim for maximum coverage and minimum contamination to enable high-quality recovery routes. To identify suitable approaches to improve the separate collection and quality of bio-waste in multi-storey ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 20 Feb 2026 Research & science A key out-of-Africa site just got older: Dating methods push 'Ubeidiya site back at least 1.9 million years A new study provides a clearer timeline for one of the most significant prehistoric sites worldwide for the study of human evolution. By integrating three advanced dating techniques, researchers have determined that the site of 'Ubeidiya in the Jordan Valley likely dates back to at least 1.9 million years ago. This revised age suggests that 'Ubeidiya is among the oldest known sites of early hum… Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 19 Feb 2026 Research & science Retrofitting bridges with “smart” steel - Empa Empa News · 19 Feb 2026 Research & science Of farming and stress: Exploring the association between postharvest food loss and suicidal ideation among smallholder farmers by Moses Mosonsieyiri Kansanga, Cornelius K. A. Pienaah, Isaac Luginaah A growing body of literature has documented the links between extreme ecological shocks and poor mental well-being. Nonetheless, postharvest loss remains an underexplored shock to farmers that has the potential to trigger suicidal ideation. The need to examine the connection between postharvest loss and suicidal ideation in… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 18 Feb 2026 Research & science Ancient microbes may have used oxygen 500 million years before it filled Earth’s atmosphere Life on Earth may have learned to breathe oxygen long before oxygen filled the skies. MIT researchers traced a key oxygen-processing enzyme back hundreds of millions of years before the Great Oxidation Event. Early microbes living near oxygen-producing cyanobacteria may have quickly used up the gas as it formed, slowing its rise in the atmosphere. The results suggest life was adapting to oxygen… ScienceDaily — Recycling and Waste · 18 Feb 2026