Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Hydraulic Optimization of Shaft Hydropower Plant Intake Configurations Using 3D-CFD: the At-Bashy Case, Kyrgyzstan The integration of shaft hydropower plant (SHPP) modules into existing weir structures offers a compact and potentially environmentally compatible solution for low-head hydropower generation. However, site-specific geometric constraints and operational variability can substantially affect intake hydraulics and, consequently, ecological performance. This study presents a structured three-dimensi… Environmental Management (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Co-producing Knowledge on Ecosystem Services: A Multidimensional Participatory Mapping Study in the Kat River Catchment, South Africa Freshwater ecosystem services in peri-urban catchments are increasingly threatened by land-use intensification, infrastructure deficiencies, and climate variability, with significant implications for environmental management and community well-being. This study examines ecosystem services in the Kat River Catchment, Eastern Cape, South Africa, using a multidimensional participatory mapping appr… Environmental Management (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Integrating Community Perception, Climate Vulnerability Index, and Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response Approaches for Climate Risk Assessment of the Persepolis World Heritage Site Climate change is a global phenomenon that has significant impacts on cultural heritage sites, including World Heritage Sites. This article explores the risks to the Persepolis World Heritage Site (WHS) in Iran to the impacts of climate change, using an integrated approach that combines community perception, the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI), and the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (D… Environmental Management (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate as Plasticizers for Poly(lactic acid) This study evaluated a conventional petroleum derived diester plasticizer and three environmentally friendly diester plasticizers for polylactic acid (PLA), focusing on processing, mechanical, thermal, chemical, and surface properties. Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a widely used plasticizer for PLA, is derived from petrochemical sources and is classified as a pollutant, which motivated th… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Development of Sustainable Biobased Flame-Retardant Chitosan Derivatives and Their Influence on Epoxy Resin Fire Safety The present study employed phytic acid as the primary phosphorus-based flame-retardant material to establish a composite intumescent flame-retardant system that integrates melamine, which provides a nitrogen-based flame-retardant mechanism, and chitosan, which exhibits good char-promoting and carbonization properties. Under high-temperature conditions, this flame-retardant system is capable of … Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Standalone Alginate Beads Incorporating GO–Cr-MIL-101 for Adsorption Based Atmospheric Water Harvesting Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) offers a sustainable route for freshwater generation; however, its efficiency is often limited by insufficient droplet nucleation and slow water transport. In this work, a three-dimensional hydrogel material was developed by incorporating a graphene oxide–Cr-MIL-101 (GO–MIL) composite into calcium-crosslinked alginate beads to integrate nucleation and capillar… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Letrozole-Loaded Silver Nanoparticles in Chitosan Transdermal Patches for Improved Skin Permeation and Sustained Release Letrozole (LTZ), a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor that suppresses estrogen biosynthesis, is widely prescribed for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer but its therapeutic use is limited by poor aqueous solubility, low bioavailability, and gastrointestinal side effects. To overcome these challenges, LTZ-loaded silver nanoparticles (LTZ-AgNPs) were synthesized and optimized, and subsequentl… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Characterization of Exopolysaccharide Structural Modifications Induced by Morocco Clay in Glycerol Medium produced by Paenibacillus mucilaginosus Exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by  Paenibacillus mucilaginosus  are promising biopolymers with potential applications in agricultural, biotechnological, and industrial fields. This study investigated how supplementing the growth medium with Moroccan clay influences EPS production and properties compared with a clay-free control culture. EPS obtained from both conditions were charac… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science A Novel β -Resorcylic-HCHO Type Phenolic Composite for Effective Removal of Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride from Aqueous Solution The escalating contamination of water resources by chlortetracycline hydrochloride (CTC) poses significant threats to human health and ecosystems, necessitating the development of effective adsorbents. This study presents a novel β -resorcylic-HCHO type phenolic composite (RPC) as an efficient and regenerable adsorbent for CTC removal under high-concentration conditions. The RPC, featuring abun… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Sustainable reverse logistics network design for end-of-life electric vehicle batteries under uncertainty: a fuzzy chance-constrained multi-objective approach for Saudi Arabia IntroductionThe rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030 generates an urgent need for end-of-life (EoL) power battery management infrastructure. Despite ambitious circular economy targets, the Kingdom currently lacks a standardized recycling network, and no quantitative optimization framework exists for the Gulf region's specific regulatory and market … Frontiers in Sustainability · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Green marketing mix and green purchase intention in an emerging market: the mediating role of perceived value and the moderating effects of health consciousness and environmental concern OrientationIn a context marked by growing environmental awareness and increasing health-related concerns, sustainable consumption has become a key issue for both firms and policymakers, particularly in emerging markets. Understanding the psychological mechanisms underlying green purchase intention is therefore essential.Research purposeThis study investigates the impact of the green marketing m… Frontiers in Sustainability · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Sustainability consciousness and its demographic determinants among Nigerian university students IntroductionGlobally, higher education institutions (HEIs) occupy a uniquely strategic position in advancing sustainability agendas. The citadels of higher education are saddled with knowledge production for a responsive citizenry in the host country, and the development of the country depends on the quality of the workforce that drives the economy. However, despite the strategic importance of … Frontiers in Sustainability · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Technical Guidance on Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR: Technical Report Accounting for Water resources - 2019 and 2020-Basin data and 2023, 2024 and 2025-Modelling data dc.title: Technical Guidance on Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR: Technical Report Accounting for Water resources - 2019 and 2020-Basin data and 2023, 2024 and 2025-Modelling data dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: Water is a valuable resource with a range of connection to economic and social activity in all countries. In Lao PDR the economic activities of agricultu… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Technical Guidance on Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR for Forest Services and Benefits 2015, 2020, 2024 dc.title: Technical Guidance on Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR for Forest Services and Benefits 2015, 2020, 2024 dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: This report presents technical guidance on Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) in Lao PDR, focusing on measuring forest services and benefits across 2015, 2020, and 2024. The report outlines the application of the System … World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Policy Brief for Natural Capital Accounting for Water Resource in Lao PDR dc.title: Policy Brief for Natural Capital Accounting for Water Resource in Lao PDR dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: The policy brief Natural Capital Accounting for Water Resources in Lao PDR highlights the critical role of water in the country’s economic development, particularly for hydropower and agriculture. It presents findings from Water Supply and Use and Water … World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Solutions for Mitigating Air Pollution from Agricultural Burning in Lao People’s Democratic Republic dc.title: Solutions for Mitigating Air Pollution from Agricultural Burning in Lao People’s Democratic Republic dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: Critical knowledge gaps constrain the development of an effective strategy for Lao PDR to curtail open biomass burning and abate its resulting air-polluting emissions. One is the lack of reliable, quality-controlled time-series… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR Technical Report: Accounting for Forest Extent 2000-2022 dc.title: Natural Capital Accounting in Lao PDR Technical Report: Accounting for Forest Extent 2000-2022 dc.contributor.author: World Bank dc.description.abstract: The report presents technical guidance on Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) in Lao PDR, focusing on forest extent over the period 2000–2022. It applies the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) framework to systematically… World Bank Open Knowledge Repository — 'waste' search · 30 Jun 2026 Research & science Plutonium compound unlocks rare topological quantum behavior with potential nuclear science applications Plutonium is one of the most complex elements in the periodic table. First synthesized and isolated in 1940 by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, plutonium has been studied closely for more than eight decades. It's most often associated with its role in nuclear security, but it's also vital to nuclear power, where it is produced in reactors and can be recycled as fuel. Despit… Phys.org — recycling search feed · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Colonialism was more than brutal force — it was an intellectual project A new book by UC Berkeley Professor Diego Pirillo argues that settler colonialism was shaped by Euro-American scholars, who worked hand in hand with land speculators and military leaders to drive the violent formation of the United States. UC Berkeley News · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Can we keep Australia’s endangered alpine ash on the map? New modelling shows where to focus our efforts A hotter, drier and more fire-prone future is putting these unique trees at risk. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science The 20km ripple effect: How mines can trigger distant deforestation in Africa The global push for a transition to green energy has sparked demand for critical minerals such as lithium, vanadium, copper and cobalt. These are needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels. Sub-Saharan Africa hosts about 30% of the world's mineral reserves, including huge quantities of critical minerals: 92% of all platinum, 36% of all chromium, 54% of all manganese and 56% of… Phys.org — recycling search feed · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science A BIM-interoperable optimisation plug-in for structural design of whole-roof timber truss systems Optimal design of timber roof truss topology, geometry, and cross-sections is limited in practice due to the absence of integrated, code-aware design tools. This paper presents a Grasshopper 3D-based optimisation plug-in. The plug-in combines site-specific action generation with Eurocode 1, finite element analysis in Karamba3D, Eurocode 5 member checks in Python and genetic algorithm (GA)-based… Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability (IOP) · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science A severe El Niño could threaten something essential to half of humanity – rice Rice is life for billions of people. But this grain crop depends heavily on irrigation – and the looming El Niño is likely to bring dry conditions. The Conversation Australia — Environment · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Apply for Education Assistance Through July 15 Apply for Education Assistance Through July 15 Superadmin Mon, 06/29/2026 - 15:53 If you’ve been thinking about starting a program or continuing your education this fall, you have until July 15 to apply for education assistance.  Programs Available for Eligible Faculty and Staff   The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) provides a tuition waiver to full-time, benefits-eligible employees … Georgia Tech News · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Team uses 3D printing to develop zinc-ion hybrid battery with seven times more energy Storing solar and wind energy to meet the increasing power needs of the electrical grid calls for devices that can deliver power quickly, recharge quickly and last for decades at low cost. A new study led by UCLA has uncovered a technology that could meet all these criteria: a zinc-ion hybrid battery with a 3D-printed electrode that stores more than seven times the charge of similar hybrids. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science AI hiring tools show racial bias - Stanford Report Stanford Report · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4th at high risk for wildfires Every year, the number of human-caused fires spikes on July 4, and many of them are related to fireworks. When trees and grasses are dry and the temperature high, the risk rises even more. The Conversation US — Environment · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Mapping trade-offs to help build better EV batteries Working with car companies, battery developers and policymakers, University of Michigan researchers have developed a framework to help stakeholders navigate toward a future with better, more affordable and more sustainable electric vehicles. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Want to know more about research methods? Research methods are the strategies and tools used to gather, analyse and interpret data or evidence to uncover new information or create better understanding of a topic. Research methodology is the theory, justification and assumptions behind the selection and use of research methods. When we talk about research methods we mean: using techniques and procedures ... Cranfield University blogs · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science U-M’s Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project leans into AI to support small businesses Formed a decade ago to connect Detroit businesses with University of Michigan expertise, the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project is leveraging AI to augment its human help. University of Michigan News · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Does traffic drive street crime? Our study investigated Motor traffic makes residents feel less safe from vandalism, burglary and violence. University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Plastic bottles could find new life in batteries as graphite A plastic bottle tossed into a recycling bin could one day help power an electric vehicle, smartphone or renewable energy storage system, according to a team of Penn State researchers. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science The 20km ripple effect: how mines can trigger distant deforestation in Africa The minerals needed for clean energy are driving widespread forest loss across Africa, much of it far beyond the mine itself and largely preventable. University of Sheffield — The Conversation institution feed · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Mapping trade-offs to help build better EV batteries Working with car companies, battery developers and policy makers, University of Michigan researchers have developed a framework to help stakeholders navigate toward a future with better, more affordable and more sustainable electric vehicles. University of Michigan News · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy – an uncompromising memoir told through a difficult parent-child relationship An uncompromising look at her own life through her complicated relationship with her mother. University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science America at 250: the Britons who supported the War of Independence America’s struggle for independence from Britain was supported by some highly influential thinkers in 18th-century Britain. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science New obesity figures highlight the income divide New data shows obesity rising fastest among the young and the poor, while it’s mainly the better off who are seeing the benefit of weight-loss drugs. University of Glasgow — The Conversation institution feed · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Beyond the shoreline: Uncovering the cost and life cycle impacts of marine expanded polystyrene debris Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Managing marine pollution from expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a critical environmental challenge, yet reliable empirical data on the actual recovery burden are often lacking. This investigation addresses this gap by using primary field data from three ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Relational capability and pluralistic governance in urban sustainability: Evidence from Nairobi’s solid waste management system Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. Urban sustainability challenges in many Global South cities occur within fragmented institutional environments where no single authority holds full legitimacy or capacity to govern. This study examines how pluralistic governance—characterized by ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 29 Jun 2026 Research & science Integrating pyrometallurgy and slag design: A novel strategy for enhanced platinum extraction from hybrid wastes (spent automotive catalysts/electric arc furnace dust) Waste Management & Research, Ahead of Print. To address the increasing demand for platinum (Pt) and the accumulation of hazardous waste, this study proposes a novel and sustainable pyrometallurgical co-smelting strategy for recovering Pt from spent automotive catalysts (SACs) using electric arc ... Waste Management & Research (SAGE) · 29 Jun 2026