Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Capturing the impact of co-creation in circular transitions: A comparative analysis of evaluation frameworks and models - TU Delft Research Portal TU Delft News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Organic Solubility Prediction at the Limit of Aleatoric Uncertainty - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Shell too snug? Hermit crabs have a fix For decades, biologists have known that hermit crabs forced to live in shells that are too small slow their growth. What wasn't clear was how they did it. New research suggests the answer isn't simply that the crabs eat less. Instead, they appear to regulate growth by changing how efficiently they use the food they consume. Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Pourquoi les impressionnistes aimaient-ils tant peindre des jardins ? Les changements sociaux de la fin du XIXᵉ siècle ont permis à tout un chacun d’accéder aux jardins d’agrément. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Researchers Find Rare Mutation Doesn’t Always Result in Blood Cancer A genetic mutation associated with a rare group of blood cancers does not always result in development of the disease. NC State University News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science NC State’s World Cup Star Former Wolfpack soccer star Tab Ramos is lending his expertise as a broadcaster for several games in this year's FIFA World Cup. NC State University News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Behind the Blueprints for Campus Growth As the university architect who oversaw transformational building projects like Hunt Library, Talley Student Union and Woodson Hall, it’s safe to say Lisa Johnson has made her mark on NC State as she retires this month. NC State University News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Celebrating Our Hometown Stanley Cup Champions Take a look at how the NC State community contributed to the Carolina Hurricanes' quest for the 2026 NHL championship — and what faculty research revealed about the team’s success. NC State University News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Developing transformative pathways for youth inclusion and empowerment in agri-food systems: A change theory by Wendy Geza, Mjabuliseni Simon Cloapas Ngidi, Rob Slotow, Nafiisa Sobratee-Fajurally, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi Youth face interconnected constraints: unemployment, inequality, limited access to resources and information, and a lack of training. These systemic challenges hinder their effective participation in agri-food systems. This study builds on previous studies, two scoping reviews, and st… PLOS Sustainability and Transformation · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science How local communities are challenging Big Tech data centers’ noise, pollution and rising electricity bills Local needs, political tensions and corporate power all get involved in the democratic processes by which Americans govern their communities. The Conversation US — Environment · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Rocket salad – the work of a space agronomist What are we going to eat in space? That’s what KTH doctoral student Tor Blomqvist wants to find out. How will food be transported and grown – and how can it be made varied and tasty enough? KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science XXXV.—On a Collection of Birds from Acheen (Sumatra) - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science England’s sewage spills: why citizen scientists want to test for pollution themselves Citizens are taking water testing into their own hands as sewage spills in rivers and on beaches increasingly get reported. University of Oxford — The Conversation institution feed · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Fraunhofer and Institut Mines Télécom (IMT) to Strengthen Their Research Partnership The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the French Institut Mines Télécom (IMT) are deepening their partnership in the fields of hydrogen, cybersecurity and smart cities. Both partners signed a memorandum of understanding at VivaTech 2026. The goal is to join forces to advance strategic research and innovation projects and to strengthen Europe's technological and digital sovereignty. Fraunhofer Research News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Could cosmic memory explain dark matter, dark energy, and black holes? A new theory suggests the universe is constantly recording its own history in the fabric of spacetime. If correct, this cosmic memory could help solve some of the biggest puzzles in physics, from black holes to dark matter and the universe’s ultimate fate. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Major errors found in Al Gore-founded Climate TRACE database A new study from Northern Arizona University is raising red flags about a widely used global emissions database from Climate TRACE, a consortium co-founded by Al Gore. Researchers found that the database may be dramatically undercounting carbon dioxide emissions from cars and trucks in cities—by an average of 70% across 260 U.S. cities, with some cities showing gaps of more than 90%. ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science All about standards What are standards? Standards are documents outlining in detail the rules, guidelines or characteristics for specific products or processes. Standards may be a legal requirement or voluntary. Standards cover many sectors from engineering and business to sustainability, covering areas such as environmental management systems, blockchains, and automated vehicles, down to determining small details… Cranfield University blogs · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science BBSRC invests in 21 new Fellows BBSRC invests £10 million in 21 new Fellows as part of its ongoing commitment to develop the next generation of independent research leaders across the UK. BBSRC UKRI News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science These bees have nowhere to hide from extreme heat A major study of Australian native bees found that stem-nesting species may be the first to feel the impact of climate change. Unlike bees that nest underground, they have few ways to escape dangerous heat. Researchers also discovered that tropical bees are particularly vulnerable, even when they are already adapted to hot environments. The findings suggest bee behavior could be a key factor in… ScienceDaily — Environmental Science · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Time for better opioid detoxification strategies, researchers say - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Imperial's Latin American STEMB network celebrates launch - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science The Internet’s Biggest Questions About Robots, Answered by Caltech’s Aaron Ames - Caltech Magazine Caltech News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Are you getting enough fiber? - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Issue Information - 2026 - Wind Energy - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Hyperspectral scrap characterisation for scrap composition optimisation in steel recycling Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Steel is an ideal recycling material as it can be recycled almost indefinitely, and steel recycling is a lot more energy-efficient than iron ore steel production. Steel making with usage of steel scrap in electric arc furnaces is heavily influenced by ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science From empiricism to rational design: Decoding structure-activity relationships in natural organic flocculants . Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology (Taylor & Francis) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Permafrost is not simply a carbon time bomb 18.06.26 - An EPFL study shows that permafrost thaw not only releases large amounts of carbon but can also trigger processes that remove it from the atmosphere. The study’s findings will help improve climate models. Permafrost thaw is generally seen as a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. But a study published in Nature shows that it can also trigger processes that remove carbon di… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Sustaining aviation: A decision-tree framework for recycling aircraft cabin interiors - TU Delft Research Portal TU Delft News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Tourism firms face complex path to sustainability Tourism businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand are working to become more sustainable, but a new study shows the process is complex and rarely straightforward. The research, based on in-depth interviews, data analysis and site visits with established tourism operators across the country, examines how businesses move from good intentions to more sustainable ways of working. Phys.org — 'plastic recycling' search feed · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science KTH ranked second in Sweden, 82nd in world KTH was ranked 82nd best university in the world, in the 2027 QS World University Ranking. The new list places KTH second among universities in Sweden and 27th in Europe. KTH Royal Institute of Technology News · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Managing metal(loid) contamination for safe rice production Nature Reviews Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Greenhouse heating requirements for high-value vegetable crops under winter conditions: a case study of Ludhiana, Punjab, India A study was undertaken to determine the greenhouse heating requirements for growing different high-value crops (cucumber, tomato, and pepper) during winter climatic conditions. The investigation was conducted at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The long-term climatic data were obtained from the meteorological observatory of PAU, Ludhiana.Heat loss components were estimated using steady… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Dietary transitions and sustainability: current patterns and future trajectories Diets are central components of food systems, and can be thus key entry points for fostering the transformative change needed to meet global sustainability goals. The rapid dietary transitions observed across the world in the past decades are shaped by complex (and often context-specific) factors such as economic transformation, urbanization, and cultural shifts. Despite the substantial variati… Sustainability Science (Springer) · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Assessing the potential of local food products for inclusion in geographical indication (GI) schemes as a key driver of rural development: evidence from Albania IntroductionGeographical Indications (GIs) are increasingly recognized as instruments for rural development, territorial identity, and gastronomic tourism. This study assesses the potential of Albanian local food products for inclusion in GI schemes and explores stakeholder perceptions regarding their contribution to rural development.MethodsAn exploratory mixed-method approach was employed, co… Frontiers in Sustainability · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Turning the Tide: The Role of Desalination in Securing Libya’s Water Future dc.title: Turning the Tide: The Role of Desalination in Securing Libya’s Water Future; دور التحلية في تأمين مستقبل المياه في ليبيا: تغيير الوضع الراهن dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: Libya is one of the most water-scarce countries globally, with minimal rainfall, extremely limited renewable water resources, and heavy dependence on non-renewable groundwater, particular… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 18 Jun 2026 Research & science Floating litter extends over Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the US A study led by researchers from the Smithsonian Institution and the UB reveals that reducing single-use plastic is essential for protecting coastal ecosystems. Floating litter has also invaded Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States and one of the most important in the world. Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning. The Conversation US — Environment · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains just how much Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning. The Conversation US — Environment · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Quantum experiment opens gravitational waves and dark matter search Results from a UK collaboration mark a step towards building large scale quantum sensors and the country's first large scale atom interferometer. STFC UKRI News · 17 Jun 2026 Research & science Gender-neutral pronouns in French exams: how language classrooms respond to linguistic change Should language teaching describe how a language is used, or how it should be used? University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 17 Jun 2026