Waste Reduction

New innovation creates clean-burning methane fuel from batteries and waste products

Scientists turn battery and aluminum waste into powerful catalysts that transform CO₂ into clean methane, solving two problems at once.

Scientists turn cow manure into one of world’s most used materials Rebecca Shavit

Scientists engineer bacteria to replace fossil-fuel-based plastics Joshua Shavit

Scientists create recyclable alternative to durable plastics Joshua Shavit

Scientists develop stronger, crack-resistant concrete using recycled carpet fibers Rebecca Shavit

Revolutionary process vaporizes plastic bags and bottles to create new, recycled plastics Joshua Shavit

Genetically modified flies can reduce waste and keep it out of landfills Joshua Shavit

Breakthrough innovation converts e-waste into valuable rare earth metals Joshua Shavit

Plastic waste-powered rocket could sustainably travel to Mars Rebecca Shavit

The future of fashion? Clothes designed to dissolve after use Rebecca Shavit

Innovative new process makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural waste Joshua Shavit

Groundbreaking Discovery Transforms Plastic Waste into Animal Feed Joseph Shavit

Groundbreaking Company Transforms Ocean Plastic Waste into New Products Joshua Shavit

Researchers develop genius new anti-fogging method to keep glasses, car windshields clear Joseph Shavit

Scientists create fully-recyclable plastic to solve the global plastic waste crisis Joseph Shavit

Researchers develop fully-recyclable plastic to solve the global plastic waste crisis Joseph Shavit

Solar reactor converts greenhouse gases and plastic waste into sustainable fuels Joseph Shavit