Environmental concerns, operational risks and plummeting metal prices have led to a steady decline in revenue for major ...

Ever wondered what happens to the recyclables you carefully sort and place in your bin? For years, recycling has been a crucial part of our efforts to reduce waste and protect the environment. However ...

Just 9% of plastic worldwide is recycled. Due to waste mismanagement, nearly three-quarters ends up in landfills or the environment. So how can plastic recycling be more efficient? A review article by ...

In a bid to overcome shortcomings in scientific computing, Chinese scientists have unveiled a new approach to sorting data that promises both higher speed and lower energy consumption. The system ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to improve the efficiency of material recovery facilities (MRFs), enable sorting at a more granular level and deliver a variety of performance data points. To ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world. Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's ...