Robots are taking over the dirty work of sorting through our trash and turning it into valuable resources. And not just any robots, but smart robots that use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify ...

The robotic arms move at a furious pace inside the Republic Services waste and recycling warehouse. Out, down, suction, up, ...

Waste Management, the nation’s biggest recycler, is spending $1.4 billion to become more efficient at recycling. How it’s ...

Delving into the intricacies of waste management, researchers explore the application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy technology for the identification and classification of recyclable waste.

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE: A new contract with Waste Management in Little Rock could expand accepted recyclables. Credit: Brian Chilson The contract between the city of Little Rock and Waste Management ...

The textile industry is a major polluter, producing 92 million tons of textile waste globally each year, according to Boston University. University of Minnesota Duluth associate professor Abigail ...

Municipal solid waste (MSW) recycling programs are highly localized activities, where materials are collected, sorted, processed, and converted into raw materials for the production of new products.

Maine tops the nation in the rate of recycling common packaging materials. But more can be done, a new report says. COURTESY / ECOMAINE Mainers top the nation in their recycling of many common ...