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Circular Economy
Electric vehicle battery recycling market to reach $70 billion by 2040
As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, electric vehicle battery recycling is emerging as a strategic industry, with global revenues projected to climb to $70 billion annually by 2040.
Paolo Travisi•24 February 2026
Recycling
Phosphorus from wastewater, Milan project turns…
A pilot project in Milan is recovering phosphorus from wastewater and sewage…
Paolo Travisi•6 February 2026
Circular Economy
A sustainable parking garage built with…
A five story parking garage in southern Sweden is turning decommissioned wind…
Paolo Travisi•23 January 2026
Recycling
Piunti on independence, standards, and global vision, the pillars of CONOUās success
In the dynamic setting of Ecomondo, we spoke with Riccardo Piunti, President of CONOU, to understand…
Mauro Spagnolo•3 December 2025
Circular Economy
The infinite life cycle of a smartphone, how refurbished devices power the…
Refurbished smartphones are reshaping the way technology is produced, consumed, and reused, helping reduce waste, extend…
Editorial Team•27 November 2025
Circular Economy
From potato peels to compostable food containers: PeelPackās circular idea
PeelPack, an Italian-Swiss startup, turns discarded potato peels into compostable food containers. The innovation aims to…
Paolo Travisi•4 November 2025
Fashion
Reusable modular clothing: MITās Refashion software redefines sustainable fashion
From the labs of MIT comes Refashion, a digital tool designed to combat fast fashion by…
Paolo Travisi•22 October 2025
Circular Economy
Lignin from wood emerges as a natural alternative to bitumen and fossil-based…
Lignin, a natural polymer found in wood, is being transformed into a renewable resource to replace…
Paolo Travisi•4 September 2025
Waste
Space debris, over 1.2 million fragments in orbit threaten future missions
The growing presence of space debris poses an urgent threat to satellites, human spaceflight, and the…
Paolo Travisi•26 August 2025
Recycling
From coffee grounds to cosmetics, a Scottish startup transforms waste into innovation
Two researchers from Scotland developed a circular process that turns spent coffee grounds into cosmetic ingredients,…
Paolo Travisi•19 August 2025
Recycling
Reusing EV batteries cuts more CO2 than recycling, study finds
A new study shows that repurposing end-of-life EV batteries for stationary storage reduces emissions more effectively…
Paolo Travisi•15 August 2025
Waste
Fukushima nuclear plant, fuel debris cleanup delayed to 2037
Japan postpones the start of nuclear debris removal at the Fukushima nuclear plant to 2037, 14…
Paolo Travisi•7 August 2025
Waste
Textile waste: EU sends 46% to Africa, much ends up in illegal…
Every year, millions of used clothes from Europe end up in Africa. Many are unsellable and…
Paolo Travisi•17 July 2025
Recycling
CONOU, the 2024 Sustainability Report confirms a leading circular economy model
Quality, equity, control, and trust. These are the four cornerstones of the consortiumās strategy that once…
Editorial Team•8 July 2025
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Circular Economy
Can mulching with human hair save agriculture in Chile?
Mulching with human hair, compressed into small mats placed at the base of plants, is proving…
Isabella Ceccarini•4 July 2025
Energy
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