Waste is everywhere. Domestic waste outstrips waste from fossil fuel, from industrial waste and e-waste. Plastic is a obvious and challenging waste as it does not break down easily, has a number of chemicals that cause long term damage, illness or death. Plastic waste on beaches, on streets can make idyllic places appear dirty and polluted.
Solar panels can be recycled. To date, there has been no legal requirement to do so, but governments are now mandating and the purchase price will includee recycling costs. The latest innovation is to recycle 98% profitably with recovery of all components and even recycling of silicon and glass, rather than repurpose.
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Industrial-scale bioplastic production is being implemented in select regions globally, primarily for applications like packaging, as documented by case studies such as a Malaysian palm biomass biorefinery (20,000 tons/year) and Thailand’s cassava-based PLA and bioplastic bag production demonstrating localized cost and environmental advantages, but broader adoption is limited by high costs, scalability challenges, and performance trade-offs to the 480 million tonne market.
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Plastic pollution is a growing environmental issue, but innovation in alternative materials offers a solution. Lignin, a natural polymer, can replace many fossil-based plastic products. Other plant-based materials, mycelium, and algae are also being explored as potential plastic alternatives, offering hope for a more sustainable future.
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Solar panels waste myth is pushed by the fossil fuel lobby to delay the uptake of renewable energy. The rising waste mountain of solar panels is the favourite headline. Rubbish.
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Waste from nuclear is trivialised by nuclear proponents. There currently is no cost effective method of removal of the next 45,000 radioactive life of spent nuclear fuel. Arguments include not much, not dangerous, not my problem.
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