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🗑️Sorting the recycling at home leads to a higher quality recycled product compared to relying on sorting at recycling facilities, according to international research

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https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/sorting-your-own-recycling-is-far-from-rubbish

#science #sciencenews #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #recycling #waste

The-14 11h ago

A new reuse symbol aims to be as recognisable as the recycling logo – and make more of a difference
#Waste #Recycling #EcoLabelling #Reuse #PlasticWaste #CircularEconomy #Environment #CleanPlanet #GreenTech #GreenInnovation #ZeroWaste #Packaging #Economy
https://the-14.com/a-new-reuse-symbol-aims-to-be-as-recognisable-as-the-recycling-logo-and-make-more-of-a-difference/

A new reuse symbol aims to be as recognisable as the recycling logo – and make more of a difference | The-14

A new global reuse symbol aims to replace single-use habits, cut plastic waste, and promote reusable packaging systems worldwide for a circular economy shift

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Mathrubhumi English 17h ago

Karachi is facing a twin crisis. Days after Eid al-Adha, garbage remains uncollected across several neighborhoods, while power-related disruptions continue to impact water supply. Residents warn of worsening sanitation and health concerns. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/karachi-garbage-crisis-eid-water-shortage-pakistan-h2790b3s?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Waste #Pakistan #EidAlAdha #WaterCrisis #WasteManagement

Mathrubhumi English 19h ago

Karachi is facing a twin crisis. Days after Eid al-Adha, garbage remains uncollected across several neighborhoods, while power-related disruptions continue to impact water supply. Residents warn of worsening sanitation and health concerns. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/karachi-garbage-crisis-eid-water-shortage-pakistan-h2790b3s?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Waste #Pakistan #EidAlAdha #WaterCrisis #WasteManagement

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)1d ago

2 researchers charged with smuggling mpox into the US https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/02/nih-mpox-munster-indictment-montana-00947793?utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #DepartmentofHealth #Accountability #Lawenforcement #ForeignAffairs #Diagnostics #Department #HealthCare #Airplanes #Airports #Plastics #Research #Security #Politics #culture #Customs #Rights #Waste

The Japan Times 1d ago

To help further combat a growing trash problem, Tokyo's Shibuya Ward has amended its Ordinance for Creating a Clean Shibuya Together and will now issue a ¥2,000 fine to anyone found littering. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/02/japan/society/shibuya-littering-fine/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #environment #shibuya #waste #tokyo #shibuyaward

Shibuya begins handing out ¥2,000 fines for littering

Patrol officers will now monitor the ward and collect the fine on the spot from anyone caught throwing away trash improperly, with cashless payments accepted.

The Japan Times

Environment | The Guardian US 1d ago

Can you not? Plastic and metal ‘franken-can’ named Australia’s worst packaging at Unpackit awards https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/03/plastic-metal-franken-can-worst-packaging-unpackit-awards-australia #Plastics #Waste #Environment #AustraliaNews

Can you not? Plastic and metal ‘franken-can’ named Australia’s worst packaging at Unpackit awards

‘Completely unnecessary’ hybrid cans are not easily recycled or accepted by container refund schemes, and are already banned in WA

The Guardian

Script Kiddie 1d ago

Jensen #Huang says he would be 'deeply alarmed' if his $500,000 #engineer did not consume at least $250,000 of #tokens

source: businessinsider.com/jensen-hua…

#news #ai #technology #management #finance #profit #token #work #job #developer #software #fail #metric #ethics #problem #business #economy #expensive #warning #danger #alarm #energy #waste #capitalism #trap #future #nvidia #meme #quote

Kim Perales 2d ago

#ICE insists: it needs to spend🚨$1B detaining ppl inside DH to protect Americans from "murderers, rapists, & pedophiles." Ppl inside & protestors outside say the fac is inhumane, exploitive, & unnec.

Since DH reopened, ICE +GEO Group refused to allow inspections of the fac to ensure compliance w loc/st law & blocked elected ldrs from access. Ppl inside report💔food w maggots, poor med care, unsanit facs.💔JW Brutus died there in Dec.
#HungerStrike #Waste #Fraud #DHS #USPol
https://austinkocher.substack.com/p/delaney-hall-detention-center-a-data

Delaney Hall Detention Center: A Data Profile

ICE insists that it needs to spend $1 billion dollars detaining people inside Delaney Hall to protect Americans from "murderers, rapists, and pedophiles." The data tell a different story.

Austin Kocher

Kim Perales 2d ago

Quick & repeated transfers:🚨more common in Trump’s 2nd term, a Marshall Prj inv found. From the final year of the Biden admin to the 1st year of Trump’s 2nd T➡️the# number of ppl transferred 5 or more times:💔>3X. The# of ppl transferred out of state within 24 hrs: >2X.

IMM ATTYs: trfs:💔cause undue suffering +undermined #DueProcess.

Some detainees➡️pressured to sign forms affecting their IMM cases🚨before they can speak w counsel.
#ICE #Waste #Detention #Deportations #USPol
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/06/they-were-detained-by-ice-then-they-vanished/

They were detained by ICE. Then they vanished.

Immigrants are frequently being sent all over the country, and often families and attorneys don’t know where they are.

Mother Jones