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The ultimate goal is a circular economy.

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State to impose $15 million annual fee on product manufacturers — and it could be a boon for consumers

"My brain just can't comprehend how this could be the way."

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Man sparks outrage online after sharing photo of hardware packaging: 'It's unnecessary'

"It's about a circular economy."

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Ingenious power plant has people in awe over valuable byproduct: 'Much better than … a traditional power station'

"They are just putting their strategy on the label."

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Customer baffled by cryptic message on label of kitchen product: 'They're lying to you'

The collection includes bespoke handbags, jackets, and more.

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Designer makes head-turning items out of leftover luxury boat materials: 'Absolutely loved every second of it'

While lithium-ion batteries have great energy density ... supercapacitors are more adept at rapid charging and energy delivery.

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Researchers achieve stunning results after transforming common waste into vital material for futuristic batteries: 'Opening up new possibilities'

"There is strong momentum for digital innovation in the recycling sector."

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Manufacturer transforms recycling facility with cutting-edge system: 'It should be installed on every machine from the beginning'

The findings will not be surprising to anyone who has been following this issue.

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Government issues first-of-its-kind report on the dark underbelly of fashion retailers: 'We're not doing much about the problem''

$"We were surprised to find that these natural quasi-fractal lignocellulose skeletons not only support living cells in nature, but can also hold solution-processable polymers together."$

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Researchers announce leaf-inspired solution to major electronics issue: 'A promising fusion of nature and technology'

"Real leather will always be better ... because of durability."

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Shopper raises concern with photo of risky wardrobe malfunction: 'Not even going to make it through the winter'

The pilot program focuses on recycling materials such as drywall, wood, and asphalt shingles, which are commonly discarded during the restoration process following natural disasters.

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Insurance company pilots game-changing program to lower cost of claims: 'It doesn't change your everyday business'

"Good find!"

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Shopper shocked after discovering unique feature of rare table purchased at secondhand store: 'I did not know something like this existed'

The problem with repair-unfriendly designs extends far beyond consumer inconvenience.

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Customer expresses frustration with device designed to prevent repairs: 'I won't be buying any more'

"This kind of development work helps to reduce dependence on fossil-based raw materials."

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Company unveils game-changing biodegradable plastic from unlikely source: 'A significant step'

More people are shopping online than ever, increasing the demand for sustainable packaging solutions.

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Chemical companies join forces to turn common pollutant into innovative packaging material — here's how it works

"This development underscores our unwavering commitment to sustainability."

Tech

Health food giant Marigold reveals major upgrade to products: 'A significant advancement'

"Well done. DO NOT do corporations' advertising for free."

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Individual shares simple trick to remove annoying logos from everyday item: 'Looks good as new, too!'

AI's potential is limitless, but its environmental cost doesn't have to be.

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Researchers sound the alarm over unintended consequence of advanced AI — here's what you should know

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