recycling

The unknown benefits of banana peel

Banana is one of the most popular fruits, at least in the country, thanks to its multiple health benefits in general. However, what few people know is that its peel is as beneficial as the fruit itself. This supposed...

Recycling program in Lomas de Zamora: they accept used tires for reuse

The program **Lomas Recicla en Comunidad** from the Municipality of Lomas de Zamora has launched several initiatives to reduce the amount of **waste** ending up in **illegal dumps** and revalorize them. In the tire shops affiliated with the program,...

Spain will implement a system to reduce plastic bottles

The Spanish Government announced that it will implement the Deposit, Return, and Refund System (SDDR) within two years throughout the national territory for single-use plastic bottles. This decision was made after noting that in 2023, only 41.3% of these...

Technology developed to restore worn-out lithium batteries, matching the performance of new materials

A research team led by Dr. Jung-Je Woo from the Clean Energy Research Center in Gwangju, at the Korean Institute of Energy Research (KIER), has developed an economic and ecological technology to recycle spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials. Context and...

Recycling exchange in Rosario: where and when can they be taken?

This Friday in Rosario, Santa Fe, a new recyclable exchange event will take place. This will be the 15th meeting of its kind this year, where residents can bring their recyclable waste and exchange it for sustainable products. It will...

Recycling: the key to preventing rare metal scarcity

To avoid the scarcity of rare metals such as cobalt and lithium, essential in the energy transition, recycling will be crucial, as experts warn. From Peru to France, passing through the United States, countries are claiming sovereignty over these strategic...

This is recycled concrete, an alternative to make construction more sustainable.

The construction industry generates a strong environmental impact. It is estimated that more than two tons of raw materials are needed just to build one square meter. Therefore, it is essential to rethink and use resources that can make this...

A boy designed a fan with recycled materials

Santino Zambrano, 10 years old, attends fifth grade at school 4,008 Bartolomé Mitre in the city of Salta and designed a fan with a small motor using recycled materials. This project was presented at a school fair and highlighted by...

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Emission reduction by up to 67%: Brazil’s plan against climate change

Brazil presented its plan against climate change and surprised the global community with the ambitious figures it foresees for...