Do Economic Incentives Increase Composting and Reduce Food Waste?
Economic incentives can boost household composting and cut food waste, but their success depends on program design, equity, and complementary education, according to
February 27, 2026
Circular Economy
Swiss Breakthrough Technology Cuts Radioactive Waste in Nuclear Plants by 80%
A Swiss-developed pyroprocessing method can re‑treat spent nuclear fuel, cutting the volume of high‑level radioactive waste destined for long‑term storage by up to
February 22, 2026
America’s Plastic Waste Problem: Why Recycling Isn’t Enough
America generates tens of millions of tons of plastic each year, but only a single‑digit percent is actually recycled, leaving a persistent waste
February 20, 2026
Brexit Could Let the UK Keep Shipping Plastic Waste to Poorer Countries
Brexit could enable the United Kingdom to increase exports of plastic waste to low‑income countries by loosening EU‑derived regulations, raising environmental justice concerns
February 18, 2026
Cash Daniels’ Trash Pickup Movement Inspires Youth Climate Action
Cash Daniels, known as “The Conservation Kid,” leads a youth‑driven trash‑pickup movement that aims to collect one million pounds of litter, demonstrating how
January 29, 2026
Asia’s Recycling Challenge: Progress and Setbacks
Asia’s recycling challenge reflects a mix of rapid urban growth, policy shifts, and emerging technologies, producing both notable advances and persistent setbacks across
January 27, 2026
