Plastic waste is shifting from environmental burden to a strategic resource as advanced materials turn industrial waste into ...

We've seen fungi being used to create useful new materials for construction, fire-retardant building insulation, and even 3D-printed batteries. One of the researchers behind that last doozy, Dr.

Construction waste comes in many forms. From scrap materials such as wood, brick, metal and asphalt during construction to broken glass, concrete and rocks during demolition. Some of these materials ...

Agricultural waste from the global sugar industry could become a powerful tool for clean energy, pollution control, and sustainable materials, thanks ...

Scientists are finding ways to recover nutrients from food waste, turning discarded scraps into ingredients, supplements, and ...

More than 30 % of the EU's waste and over 40 % of global emissions are generated by the construction industry. The waste produced in this sector is particularly challenging to manage as it is diverse ...