
Tech helps Egypt's informal recyclers build circular economy
Jun 14, 2021 · A group of multinationals, backed by Egypt's government, have created a plastic recovery scheme which rewards informal collectors through digital credits.
Creating a circular economy for end-of-life vehicle plastics
Apr 10, 2025 · Less than 20% of end-of-life vehicle plastics are recycled. For real change, we urgently need to rethink how we collect, process and value these materials.
Circular water solutions key to sustainable data centres
Nov 7, 2024 · Digital connectivity shapes our daily lives, with the demand for vast data centres to process information reaching unprecedented levels. However, data centre operations come …
Repair, reduce, recycle: Ways to tackle mounting e-waste | World ...
Jan 11, 2022 · The world is predicted to produce 75 million tonnes of e-waste by 2030. Free repair cafes and government incentives are working to address the problem.
Recycling wind turbines and getting new uses out of them | World ...
Oct 19, 2021 · After they’ve passed their power-generating life, hard-to-recycle blades from wind turbines are being given a new lease of life as bike shelters and bridges.
Why recycling isn't scaling in Latin America and what can be done?
May 21, 2025 · Despite global progress, recycling in Latin America and the Caribbean remains low, requiring more citizen engagement and startup energy to turn the tide.
Repairing – not recycling - The World Economic Forum
Jul 19, 2021 · The ability to repair phones will be key to conserving resources, tackling e-waste and climate mitigation, and building a circular economy for electronics.
How innovation will jumpstart lithium battery recycling
Jun 6, 2024 · Too many lithium-ion batteries are not recycled, wasting valuable materials that could make electric vehicles more sustainable and affordable. There is strong potential for the …
World Environment Day: How to beat plastic pollution
Jun 3, 2025 · This World Environment Day, discover 8 groundbreaking innovations tackling plastic pollution—from AI-powered recycling to river waste capture and biodegradable plastics.
Using cloud-based tech to help India raise recycling rates | World ...
May 4, 2021 · This India-based social enterprise is using cloud-based web and mobile applications to track waste and promote recycling.