Recycling news: 2025

Research & science NHS league tables are back – but turning rankings into better care is harder than it looks Not every hospital serves the same demographic. Brunel University of London — The Conversation institution feed · 2 Oct 2025 Research & science Japan’s hot springs hold clues to the origins of life on Earth Billions of years ago, Earth’s atmosphere was hostile, with barely any oxygen and toxic conditions for life. Researchers from the Earth-Life Science Institute studied Japan’s iron-rich hot springs, which mimic the ancient oceans, to uncover how early microbes survived. They discovered communities of bacteria that thrived on iron and tiny amounts of oxygen, forming ecosystems that recycled eleme… ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 2 Oct 2025 Research & science 2025-1-TCB-NanoBiotech - Nanobiotechnology laboratory - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 1 Oct 2025 Research & science The UK must invest in medicines – but not at any price Some drugmakers have signalled their frustration with the UK’s approach – but it’s good for patients. Brunel University of London — The Conversation institution feed · 30 Sept 2025 Research & science Biochar’s secret power could change clean water forever Scientists found that biochar doesn’t just capture pollutants, it actively destroys them using direct electron transfer. This newly recognized ability accounts for up to 40% of its cleaning power and remains effective through repeated use. The discovery opens the door to cheaper, greener, and more efficient water treatment methods worldwide. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 26 Sept 2025 Research & science Toxic waste could become the next clean energy breakthrough Bio-tar, once seen as a toxic waste, can be transformed into bio-carbon with applications in clean energy and environmental protection. This innovation could reduce emissions, create profits, and solve a major bioenergy industry problem. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 26 Sept 2025 Research & science ‘Future Blades: circular materials & upcycling for turbines’ - TU Delft TU Delft News · 26 Sept 2025 Research & science Commission finds fraud and potential safety issues in cinnamon on the EU market - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 24 Sept 2025 Research & science Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future - The Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry (RSC) · 23 Sept 2025 Research & science 5 ways California can meet rising AI power demand - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 18 Sept 2025 Research & science Why Alaska’s salmon streams are suddenly bleeding orange Warming Arctic permafrost is unlocking toxic metals, turning Alaska’s once-clear rivers into orange, acid-laced streams. The shift, eerily similar to mine pollution but entirely natural, threatens fish, ecosystems, and communities that depend on them—with no way to stop the process once it starts. ScienceDaily — Hazardous Waste · 18 Sept 2025 Research & science America is throwing away the minerals that could power its future America already mines all the critical minerals it needs for energy, defense, and technology, but most are being wasted as mine tailings. Researchers discovered that minerals like cobalt, germanium, and rare earths are discarded in massive amounts, even though recovering just a fraction could eliminate U.S. dependence on imports. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 18 Sept 2025 Research & science Rapid rocket growth raises alarm over Earth’s fragile ozone layer The booming space industry has filled the skies with rockets and satellites, but this rapid expansion comes with a hidden danger: slowing the recovery of the ozone layer. Rocket launches and burning space debris release chlorine, soot, and metals high in the atmosphere, where they linger for years, damaging Earth’s protective shield against UV radiation. Scientists warn that if annual launches … ScienceDaily — Pollution · 16 Sept 2025 Research & science Shining a light on germs - Empa Empa News · 15 Sept 2025 Research & science Meet the Team - Caltech Fund Caltech News · 12 Sept 2025 Research & science Material Matters – Återvinning och regenerering av hållbara material för energiomvandling - Chalmers tekniska högskola Chalmers University of Technology News · 12 Sept 2025 Research & science JRC launches review of models and methods used in cardiovascular research - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 11 Sept 2025 Research & science Scientists finally solve the mystery of ghostly halos on the ocean floor Barrels dumped off Southern California decades ago have been found leaking alkaline waste, not just DDT, leaving behind eerie white halos and transforming parts of the seafloor into toxic vents. The findings reveal a persistent and little-known legacy of industrial dumping that still shapes marine life today. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 10 Sept 2025 Research & science Are Clouds a Neglected Reservoir of Pesticides? - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 8 Sept 2025 Research & science Scientists made plastic that eats carbon A team of chemists has discovered how to transform PET plastic waste into BAETA, a material that captures CO2 with remarkable efficiency. Instead of ending up as microplastics in the environment, discarded bottles and textiles could become tools to combat climate change. The method is energy-friendly, scalable, and potentially lucrative, offering industries both sustainability and practicality. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 6 Sept 2025 Research & science A greener way to 3D print stronger stuff MIT CSAIL researchers developed SustainaPrint, a system that reinforces only the weakest zones of eco-friendly 3D prints, achieving strong results with less plastic. MIT News — Recycling topic · 4 Sept 2025 Research & science To clean fire-tainted soil, LA residents turn to nature to do it themselves Serina Diniega always wanted to plant an avocado tree at her Altadena home, but now she worries the creamy green fruit might pose a threat. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 3 Sept 2025 Research & science A simple metal could solve the world’s plastic recycling problem Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking nickel-based catalyst that could transform the way the world recycles plastic. Instead of requiring tedious sorting, the catalyst selectively breaks down stubborn polyolefin plastics—the single-use materials that make up much of our daily waste—into valuable oils, waxes, fuels, and more. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 3 Sept 2025 Research & science Apertus: a fully open, transparent, multilingual language model - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 2 Sept 2025 Research & science Courses 2025-26 - Caltech Caltech News · 29 Aug 2025 Research & science New self-assembling material could be the key to recyclable EV batteries MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components. MIT News — Recycling topic · 28 Aug 2025 Research & science These “plastivore” caterpillars can devour a plastic bag in just 24 hours Scientists have discovered that waxworm caterpillars can break down polyethylene plastic, one of the most common and persistent pollutants on Earth. These “plastivores” metabolize plastic into body fat within days, offering a striking potential solution to the global waste crisis. But there’s a twist: on a plastic-only diet, the caterpillars weaken and die quickly. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 28 Aug 2025 Research & science Ozone recovery could trigger 40% more global warming than predicted As the ozone layer recovers, it’s also intensifying global warming. Researchers predict that by 2050, ozone will rank just behind carbon dioxide as a driver of heating, offsetting many of the benefits from banning CFCs. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 22 Aug 2025 Research & science Modular Enantioselective Photocatalysts from Privileged Pybox Scaffolds - ChemRxiv ChemRxiv preprints · 21 Aug 2025 Research & science Protected seas help kelp forests bounce back from heatwaves Kelp forests bounce back faster from marine heatwaves when shielded inside Marine Protected Areas. UCLA researchers found that fishing restrictions and predator protection strengthen ecosystem resilience, though results vary by location. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 20 Aug 2025 Research & science Is moderate drinking actually healthy? Scientists say the idea is outdated. - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 19 Aug 2025 Research & science English Option and Minor (En) - Caltech Caltech News · 18 Aug 2025 Research & science The surprising way rising CO2 could supercharge space storms Rising CO₂ levels will make the upper atmosphere colder and thinner, altering how geomagnetic storms impact satellites. Future storms could cause sharper density spikes despite lower overall density, increasing drag-related challenges. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 18 Aug 2025 Research & science ERCIM News 125 - ETH Zürich ETH Zurich News · 17 Aug 2025 Research & science Scientists turn grapevine waste into clear, strong films that vanish in days Amid growing concerns over plastic waste and microplastics, researchers are turning agricultural leftovers into biodegradable packaging. Using cellulose extracted from unlikely sources, including grapevine canes, they have created strong, transparent films that break down in just 17 days without leaving harmful residue. ScienceDaily — Pollution · 13 Aug 2025 Research & science Can the plastics sector become more sustainable? - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 11 Aug 2025 Research & science Subsea cables: how vulnerable are they and can we protect them? - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 8 Aug 2025 Research & science Global phosphorus summit to address threats to food and water security A vital nutrient underpinning the world's food systems—and increasingly vital to green technologies—is the focus of a major international summit in Ghana this September, as scientists, policymakers and industry leaders meet to address the urgent need for sustainable phosphorus management. Phys.org — 'battery recycling' search feed · 5 Aug 2025 Research & science 2025/26 UCL Non-clinical grade structure with spinal points (August 2026 update) London allowance from 1 August 2025: £4,678 pe - UCL | University College London UCL News · 1 Aug 2025 Research & science Scalable supercapacitor technology made from graphene - Empa Empa News · 30 Jul 2025