Recycling news: 2026

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Sustainable Development (Wiley) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Addressing water resource constraints for electrolytic hydrogen demand in China Nature Sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Monitoring nature-based solutions is key for compliance, co-creation and practice improvement Nature Sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Resilience metrics to guide back-up investments in the power system during extreme weather Nature Sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Human mobility dynamics for cost-effective flood emergency resource allocation Nature Sustainability · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Replace the vitreous permanently Nature Reviews Materials (Nature Portfolio) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Rethinking energy density limits in dielectric materials Nature Reviews Materials (Nature Portfolio) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Skillful multiyear prediction of Atlantic sector Arctic Sea ice and its link to AMOC variability Communications Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Urban decarbonization needs strategic reserves for critical materials Communications Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Linalool-enhanced polyurethane/orange peel composite films for improved mechanical and biological performance The development of multifunctional wound dressings with combined mechanical strength and biological activity remains a major challenge in wound-care applications. In this study, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composite films containing finely groundorange peel (OP) powder and linalool (Ln) were fabricated via solvent casting for potential wound dressing applications. FTIR analysis confirmed t… Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Role of political economy in flood management policies and governance reforms in India This research paper delves into the intricate role of political economy in shaping India’s flood management policies from the 1950s to the present day. While flood governance in India has been widely studied, the political-economy dimensions driving policy evolution remain insufficiently explored. Addressing this gap, the study employs a qualitative approach combining a systematic review of pol… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Examining employee pro environmental behavior under organizational politics the conditional roles of climate and leadership Employee pro-environmental behavior plays a central role in translating organizational sustainability commitments into meaningful outcomes, particularly in ESG-driven industries. While prior research has emphasized the positive influence of green leadership and environmental climate on such behavior, limited attention has been given to how organizational politics may disrupt these mechanisms. T… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Renewable energy and sustainability drivers in Luxembourg evidence from electricity demand finance foreign direct investment and innovation This study examines the asymmetric relationship between renewable energy (RE), electricity consumption (EC), financial development (FD), foreign direct investment (FDI), and innovation (INN) in Luxembourg using a nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) approach. The analysis employs annual data and decomposes FDI, FDI, and INN into positive and negative changes to capture asymmetric ad… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Optimizing mechanical performance and self-healing efficiency of cement mortar using bacteria-infused expanded clay pellets: an experimental and machine learning approach Microcracks are a major cause of long-term deterioration in concrete structures, as they permit water and aggressive chemicals to enter and weaken the matrix. In this study, a self-healing approach was explored using expanded clay pellets impregnated with Bacillus subtilis, which can precipitate calcite and seal cracks. The pellets protect the bacteria from the high alkalinity of cement and cre… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Climate change impacts on agricultural productivity and resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa Climate change poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity and food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where many people rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihoods. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and more frequent extreme weather events have caused substantial fluctuations in crop yields. However, the extent to which socio-economic, institutional and adapti… Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Land use regression modelling of long term PM 2.5 exposure using regulatory monitoring data and machine learning in Mashhad Iran Accurate assessment of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) remains challenging in many Middle Eastern cities because of sparse monitoring networks and complex emission sources. This study developed a machine learning-based land use regression (LUR) framework using a Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM) to estimate annual mean PM 2.5 concentrations across Mashhad, the second most … Discover Sustainability (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Investigating Habitat Quality Fluctuations and Its Socio-ecological Drivers in Key Biodiversity Areas of the Kivu-Rusizi Transboundary Basin of Rwanda, Burundi, and DRC The Kivu-Rusizi basin, a transboundary biodiversity hotspot in East Africa and home to eight key biodiversity areas (KBAs), possesses resources essential for local and global communities, including critical minerals. However, it confronts various conservation challenges, primarily stemming from increasing socio-economic demands, security instability, a lack of joint monitoring, and insufficient… Environmental Management (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Sustainable removal of anionic azo dyes using amine-functionalized Cu-MOF: experimental and DFT analysis An amine-functionalized copper-based metal-organic framework (NH 2 -Cu-MOF) was synthesized using a solvothermal route for the efficient removal of hazardous azo dyes, Congo red (CR), and methyl orange (MO) from aqueous solutions. High adsorption capacities of 463.4 mg g −1 for Congo red and 37.5 mg g −1 for methyl orange were achieved. CR followed the Langmuir model, MO the… Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Assessing the environmental impacts of anaerobic digestion for dairy manure resource recovery in smallholder farms of Eswatini Smallholder dairy farmers in developing countries who use conventional manure management practices and rely on traditional energy sources cause considerable environmental damage. Dairy cattle manure, if poorly managed, produces greenhouse gases and air pollutants and contaminates nutrients, affecting human health and environmental sustainability. This study investigates how much better anaerobi… Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Evaluating pharmaceutical reverse logistics sustainability with a Pythagorean fuzzy multi-criteria approach IntroductionPharmaceutical reverse logistics is essential for safe medicine take-back, regulatory compliance, and sustainability. However, selecting an appropriate reverse logistics model requires evaluating conflicting criteria under uncertainty.MethodsThis study proposes a two-stage Pythagorean fuzzy decision framework integrating PF-ITARA and PF-EDAS. Eighteen criteria were grouped into six … Frontiers in Environmental Science · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Microbial fuel cells integrated in constructed wetlands: systematic review on current status, challenges, and opportunities IntroductionConstructed wetlands (CWs) are widely applied as low energy, nature-based wastewater treatment systems, particularly in decentralized contexts, while microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are increasingly being investigated to recover energy through bioelectrochemical processes that are favored by the redox gradients present within CWs. The integration of these two sustainable solutions is ga… Frontiers in Environmental Science · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Impact mechanism and priority areas of ecosystem services in advancing the progress of SDGs in China Ecosystem services are vital for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs), yet long-term and multiscale quantitative evidence remains limited. Here, we quantified the progress of 16 SDGs (excluding SDG14, Life below water) and five key ecosystem services across China from 2000 to 2020 and analyzed their multiscale relationships. Our findings revealed significant improvements in SDG scores… Frontiers in Environmental Science · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Editorial: Effects of climate change on urban streams in the Anthropocene: how ready are we to tackle this looming danger? Frontiers in Environmental Science · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Editorial: Outcome of the 4th European hail workshop 2024: opening the discussion Frontiers in Environmental Science · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Evolutionary dynamics of multi-stakeholder strategies in gas station transformation under VOC emission reduction policies As electric vehicle adoption accelerates and volatile organic compound (VOC) emission regulations become increasingly stringent, the transformation of traditional gas stations has emerged as a critical pathway for achieving cleaner and more sustainable energy systems. This study develops a multi-stakeholder evolutionary game model involving the government, gas stations, and consumers, and integ… Frontiers in Environmental Science · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science UK must ‘act now’ or fall behind on land-based seafood farming A new policy brief calls for national investment in world-leading aquaculture technology that could boost... UK must ‘act now’ or fall behind on land-based seafood farming appeared first on University of Exeter News . University of Exeter News · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Chitosan–Collagen Microaerogels Incorporating Bursera microphylla Fruit Extract with Antibacterial Properties Bursera microphylla (A) Gray is a native medicinal plant from northwestern Mexico whose fruit extract has demonstrated relevant bioactivity. Chitosan (Cs) and collagen (Co) are naturally derived polymers widely recognized for their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and suitability for environmentally friendly biomedical applications. In this study, Cs/Co microaerogels loaded with B. microphyl… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Biogenic Fabrication and Characterization of Seaweed-Polysaccharide Derived Ultrafine CeO 2 Nanoclusters for Evaluating its Biotherapeutic Potential This investigation explores the fabrication of Sargassum hemiphyllum polysaccharide (Shp) stabilized CeO 2 nanoclusters (Shp-CeO 2 NCs). The synthesized Shp-CeO 2 NCs were characterized using various techniques. HR-TEM analysis revealed that the particles were 2 NCs. In addition, Shp-CeO 2 NCs exhibited potent bactericidal and biofilm inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus aureus and Strepto… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Synthesis of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Through Open Mixed Microbial Consortium Fermentation: Stability Assessment and Stepwise Expanded Cultivation Mixed microbial culture (MMC) fermentation holds promising potential for polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production due to its operational simplicity. However, maintaining process stability and ensuring continuous PHA production remains critical for its industrial application. In this study, the cyclic and long-term fermentation performance of MMC was evaluated. The maximum concentration of PHA was… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science On the Development of Sustainable Covalent Adaptable Networks Based on Epoxidized Soybean Oil Acrylate and Cystamine The work focuses on the design of sustainable materials that meet key environmental requirements, including the bio-based origin of starting compounds, environmentally friendly preparation methods, as well as easy recyclability and biodegradation at the end of life. To this end, systems based on reagents from renewable sources, such as epoxidized soybean oil acrylate (ESOA) and cystamine (Cys) … Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 14 Jul 2026 Research & science Domino Strategies in Heterocycle Synthesis: Advancing from Organocatalysis to Photo-/Organo-Autocatalysis - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 13 Jul 2026 Research & science What is no-till farming, and is it actually better for the environment? A soil expert unpacks what this unconventional farming method is and how it works. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 13 Jul 2026 Research & science 25 UC Berkeley breakthroughs to commemorate America’s 250th birthday From Nobel Prizes to national parks, here are 25 ways Berkeley has lit the way forward throughout its history. UC Berkeley News · 13 Jul 2026 Research & science The evolution and diversification of Cetacea - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 13 Jul 2026 Research & science CORRIGENDUM: The PeatPic project: predicting plot–scale green leaf phenology across peatlands (2025 Environ. Res.: Lett. 20 114002) Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 13 Jul 2026 Research & science Climate mitigation and adaptation strategies tailored for different types of European cities: a typology and associated systematic review Amidst escalating climate impacts and continued emissions, numerous case studies have examined how cities can mitigate and adapt to climate change. Yet, systematic cross-sectoral and cross-impact assessments that identify which climate actions are relevant to which types of cities remain limited. This study addresses this gap for Europe through a data-driven analysis of European cities, categor… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 13 Jul 2026 Research & science Network cascading effects reveal thresholds and nonlinearity in ecological vulnerability Anthropogenic land-use change is a primary driver of global ecosystem degradation. However, its systemic impact on ecological vulnerability across complex basin networks remains poorly quantified. A complex network framework was developed in this study to assess how land-use transitions influence ecological vulnerability in nine major river basins of China and the nation as a whole. A directed … Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 13 Jul 2026 Research & science Scenario modelling shows urban planning can reduce city-scale GHG emissions in transport and buildings by 14% in 2050 Urban planning (UP) is a key lever for municipal climate mitigation, relevant for both reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in urban transport and within the building sector. However, it is unclear how large the municipal mitigation potential of UP is. Here, we develop scenarios that explicitly consider the contribution of new settlements between 2025 and 2050 for both transport—by reducing … Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 13 Jul 2026 Research & science Spatio-temporal changes of vegetable greenhouses and contributions to nitrogen pollution in the Bohai Rim region Vegetable greenhouses in China have expanded rapidly since the 1970s, playing a crucial role in increased production with less land. However, the long-term, high-intensity use of fertilizers has made greenhouse production a significant contributor to Nr (reactive nitrogen) losses in agricultural systems. This study aims to map the spatio-temporal dynamics of vegetable greenhouses in the Bohai R… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 13 Jul 2026 Research & science Satellite data-driven estimates of NO x and co-emitted CO2 from coal-fired power plants in China (2021–2024) Coal-fired power generation dominates China’s electricity mix and accounts for over one third of fossil CO2 emissions, with substantial air pollutants. We estimate nitrogen oxides (NOx) and co-emitted CO2 emissions from more than 1000 coal-fired power plants in China during 2021–2024 using a lightweight top-down framework. The method combines TROPOMI NO2 observations, ERA5 wind fields, and vari… Environmental Research Letters (IOP) · 13 Jul 2026