Recycling news: 2026

Research & science Energy-saving membrane can separate crude oil at room temperature An international research has developed a membrane technology that could significantly reduce the energy required for crude oil refining by replacing part of the century-old distillation process. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Georgia Tech Earns Top-10 Rankings in Innovation Commercialization Georgia Tech Earns Top-10 Rankings in Innovation Commercialization Superadmin Thu, 06/25/2026 - 16:08 Georgia Tech continues to strengthen its position as one of the nation’s leaders in research commercialization, earning top-10 rankings among U.S. higher education institutions in the 2025 AUTM Licensing Activity Survey. In two key measures of innovation performance, Georgia Tech came in at No.… Georgia Tech News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science UPDATE: Techwood Drive Full Road Closure Date Change: July 6 – Aug. 7 UPDATE: Techwood Drive Full Road Closure Date Change: July 6 – Aug. 7 Superadmin Thu, 06/25/2026 - 15:58 Beginning July 6, Techwood Drive will be fully closed to vehicular traffic between Bobby Dodd Way and North Avenue to support utility work associated with the renovation of the Smith and Howell residence halls. The sidewalk next to Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field will be closed to pedest… Georgia Tech News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Imperial economist nominated to lead UK fiscal watchdog - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Ancient asteroid barrage may explain why early Earth had no stable continents New research led by Curtin University and QUT (Queensland University of Technology) has revealed that repeated asteroid impacts may have been the dominant force shaping early Earth, delivering vast amounts of heat into the planet's interior and delaying the formation of stable continents. The study suggests that during the Hadean—more than four billion years ago—Earth was struck far more freque… Phys.org — recycling search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science When your local reflecting pool or pond turns green with algae, don’t reach for chemicals – nature has better solutions As the national conversation shifts to political finger-pointing, an important environmental question deserves careful scrutiny: What is the best approach to maintain urban water quality? The Conversation US — Environment · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Listen: What the history of trash says about today’s culture In a new podcast episode, an expert digs into what our trash problem says about our culture. Futurity — Earth & Environment · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Come for Cranfield, stay for Milton Keynes: how Bucks, Beds and the OxCam region are just getting started Heard the one about the entry-level job that needed three years of experience? Sadly we all have, and that’s why in a jobs market where practical, hands-on experience is so important, study where collaboration with industry comes as standard has never been more relevant. Cranfield University is where academic prowess translates to industry connected ... Cranfield University blogs · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science How installation art can make plastic waste more tangible A walk along the Kent coast after a storm inspired one of my early works. The shoreline was covered in seaweed, shells, jellyfish – and plastic. Loughborough University — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Study explores environmental cost, perceptions of influencer PR gifts As part of their marketing strategy, many companies send public relations packages full of curated products to social media influencers, who film themselves opening the gifts on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Phys.org — recycling search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Extrusion retrofit system designed to help manufacturers get into ShAPE A new invention from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) could soon help manufacturers more easily adopt the lab's patented Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE) technology, enabling faster manufacturing of superior extrusion products. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science C’mon and join the convoy: Batteries, fuel cells would overhaul emissions from semis, other heavy vehicles Although electrified versions of vans, buses and semis cost more upfront on average than their diesel-powered counterparts, the overall calculus behind adopting greener vehicles is currently in flux. University of Michigan News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Stride Length is Marker for Cognitive Decline in Dogs A new study finds cognitive decline in dogs is associated with a shorter stride length in their front limbs. NC State University News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Morocco’s hidden history: archaeology, DNA and carbon dating rewrite the story of the ancient world New research shows northwest African communities actively shaped connections and exchange between many cultures. University of Cambridge — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Students soar to success in aerospace competition Aerospace students put their skills to the test in an international competition aimed at highlighting their technological talents – and once again Swansea University was among the prize winners. Swansea University News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Quand l’IA s’invite dans nos relations, la véritable intimité tend à disparaître La banalisation de l’IA sape la curiosité de soi et l’envie de prendre des risques, nécessaires à la construction d’une véritable intimité et de relations qui ont du sens. University of Leeds — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Holiday travel planning: reasons to try public transport or cycling when you get to your destination Tourist destinations can do more to encourage travellers to use public transport. University of Manchester — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Why a development project linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law has rocked Albania The protests have snowballed into an anti‑government movement that has become known as the ‘flamingo revolution’. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Battery recycling may get safer and greener as renewable solvents fit existing plants The metals from batteries can be recovered in a more sustainable way, with improved safety and without compromising efficiency, claim researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, who recently published a study in RSC Sustainability that investigated whether fossil-based chemicals used in metal recovery can be replaced with alternatives produced from renewable biomass. TechXplore — 'recycling' search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science If Europe wants to ‘go it alone’ on security, countries need to learn to sing from the same songsheet Splits are appearing in Europe’s approach to Russia’s aggression just when it needs to present a united front. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Life cycle assessment of an innovative waste‐to‐energy technology Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Bio‐waste‐derived adsorbents in vapor adsorption refrigeration and cold storage: A statistical and analytical review Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science The Bear season five is a brutal final chapter that asks how much a kitchen can endure The Bear exposes the hidden labour behind extraordinary culinary experience. Cardiff University — The Conversation institution feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Space shuttle ready for new mission in California The space shuttle Endeavour, which took astronauts into orbit 25 times, went on display at the California Science Center on its final mission Wednesday. Phys.org — recycling search feed · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science British Standards and ISO standards demystified We are frequently asked how to find ISO (International Standards Organisation) standards. The best way to find them is to go straight to our British Standards Online (BSOL) service. Why go to British Standards if you need an ISO? The reason is that many ISO standards have been adopted as British Standards, and often as Euronorms ... Cranfield University blogs · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Smarter waste sorting with AI 25.06.26 - EPFL startup WasteFlow has developed an AI-powered copilot that identifies and measures waste streams, helping sorting facilities work more efficiently. Support from several EPFL entrepreneurship programs helped the company accelerate the development of its technology. Switzerland generates more than six million metric tons of waste each year, or nearly 700 kilograms per person. Roug… EPFL News (Mediacom) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Innovation design engineering alumni to launch new Imperial-branded clothing line - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Four takeaways on health innovation from Imperial Collider - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Metal 3D printing extends the service life of steel components - Empa Empa News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Common xenobiotics modulate gut microbial responses to low‑calorie sweeteners in vitro - Springer Nature Link Circular Economy and Sustainability (Springer) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science European Union Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testing - 2026-1-RD-EURL ECVAM - joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) news · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Maternal Early Pregnancy Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Metabolites Correlate With Newborn Resting-State Functional Connectivity - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science 2026 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition shortlist announced The shortlist for the prestigious 2026 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition has been announced. Swansea University News · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Untapped mineral potential in Nevada heap-leach facilities supports pathways to strengthen United States resource security Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Batteries versus fuel cells for decarbonizing medium- and heavy-duty vehicles across applications Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Electrified direct epoxidation of light hydrocarbons using alkene-binding atomic sites Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Coupling of thermally driven distillation and ex-situ catalysis over zeolite-based for upgrading medical waste pyrolysis oil The utilization of medical waste pyrolysis oil (MWPO) is crucial for resource recovery and environmental protection. This study investigates the physicochemical properties of MWPO, the effects of distillation temperature on its fractions, and the performance of ex-situ catalytic distillation for upgrading. The MWPO has a density of 0.98 g/cm 3 , a viscosity of 15.227 mm 2 /s at 40 °C, and … Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (Springer) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Limitations to the digitalisation of EPD used for the assessment of sustainability using ILCD+EPD format Purpose The ILCD+EPD format provides a solid foundation for EPD digitalisation and is evolving to enhance interoperability and automation. This study analyses the current version’s limitations in digitising Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), assessing its capacity to ensure traceability, interoperability, and machine readability of environmental data. It also identifies key areas for im… The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (Springer) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Mechanical Behaviour of CuSn/SnBi Coating with the Addition of SiO 2 Nanoparticles Development of environmentally sustainable tribological materials remains a key challenge, particularly in replacing lead-containing copper-based bearing alloys. Although a range of lead-free copper-based alloys has been developed, most suffer from trade-offs between lubricity, conformability, and wear resistance, particularly under load-bearing conditions. Removing toxic lead (environmentally … Materials Circular Economy (Springer) · 25 Jun 2026 Research & science Businesses often row back on ethics when times get tough. Here's how technology can keep them on track Five carmakers are involved in a case at the High Court in London over claims that they cheated on emissions tests. A decade ago, the "dieselgate" scandal broke, eventually forcing Volkswagen to pay billions of euros in fines and settlements. These carmakers (Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot/Citroën, Renault and Nissan) have all faced accusations that selling cars was more important to them than their e… Phys.org — 'e-waste' search feed · 24 Jun 2026