Recycled solar panels

These 25 recycling facts and statistics show the state of plastic, paper, aluminum, glass, electronic and food recycling, and the progress the world has to make.

There is an opportunity for new business models and innovative approaches to recycling and manufacturing. A recent transaction by Rio Tinto is a good example. A mining …

From tennis balls to coffee grounds, these companies are finding novel ways to recycle and reuse our waste.

Fast fashion has low prices but a high environmental cost, so tech enabling material to be recycled will be key in making the industry more sustainable.

The vast majority of children’s toys are still made of plastic, but the industry – currently worth $90 billion – is working to become more sustainable.

Waste-derived recycled materials are a key option for recovering value throughout the supply chain as we continue along the path to a circular economy.

Global plastic production could reach 736 million tonnes by 2040. In Japan, automakers — alongside government and academia — are starting to take action.

Made up of non-biodegradable materials such as nylon and polypropylene, a lot of discarded carpet ends up polluting the environment - either in landfill or as incinerator smoke.

Less than 20% of end-of-life vehicle plastics are recycled. For real change, we urgently need to rethink how we collect, process and value these materials.

Our discarded phones and appliances create an ever-growing global mountain of e-waste, but several recycling initiatives are helping tackle the challenge.