It’s undeniable: recycling is on the rise. According to a recent study, the people in Canada toss away 36.1 tonnes of waste daily and 1.33 billion MT of waste each year as a whole.
A recycling news story from a trusted source reports that almost 50 percent of all landfills contain electronics and other hazardous waste. It means millions of tons of e-waste end up in landfills each year, overflowing with toxic chemicals, metals, and other materials that need to go away.
So yes, it’s time to get serious about the issue of recycling and stay abreast with the latest technological advancements and innovations in this area. Evolve Management Nevada brings you the compilation of five fascinating recycling trends you’ll be seeing in 2021 and beyond.
1. Circular Economy
Circular economies are the economic models that maximize the use and reuse of resources. Examples of circular economies include waste management, materials recovery, and community-supported agriculture. They involve a cycle of production, consumption, and recycling, which mirrors a natural system. Circular economies posit that all economic activity is guided by three guiding principles: resource efficiency, resource reuse, and social inclusion.
2. Computer Technology
Computer technology will be used in several ways to assist in waste management and the continuing quest to reduce environmental damage. Different computerized methods will continue to be created for this very purpose.
Generally, these will be used by field operations, waste contractors, and usually in government agencies. Computer software and hardware for analyzing environmental, visual, and geographic information will become more widespread, allowing for improved land use planning and resource allocation.
3. Plastic Waste Made Into a High-Quality Resin
The aim is to create a liquid industrial waste resin that improves the quality of resource recovery – while simultaneously being more affordable and environmentally friendly. It efficiently captures pollutants such as volatile organic compounds and CO2 as well as un-recycled fibers.
Creating highly engineered mats in cooperation with local communities will allow for more efficient growth, reduction in CAPEX, emission of non-renewable resources, and CO2 production. The result will be a new, more efficient, and green environment that will benefit farmers, industry, and citizens alike.
4. Renewable Energy
In 2021, renewable energy will become the dominant source of energy in the world’s power grids. Around 90 percent of electricity will come from renewable energy sources by the end of this decade, as per a report. It doesn’t mean the world’s on track to run on renewable energy 100% of the time.
There are still going to be things that require fossil fuels; it’s just that the cost of renewables goes away over time. As more renewables become available, it becomes cheaper to run on renewables, eventually pushing fossil fuels out of business.
5. Recyclable packaging
According to a study from Oxford University, about 70-80% of packaging is not recyclable. It includes paper bags, Styrofoam inner-foam peanuts, and plastic containers. This is why; recyclable packaging is becoming increasingly important to companies who understand the environmental impact of every product they sell.
Most states have regulations that require 20% or more recycled packaging materials for new products. For this reason, every company with manufacturing or distributing operations is looking into using recyclable packaging materials.
Final Lines
A new awareness is slowly growing around the world towards our wasteful ways. Recycling is now a big topic spread worldwide thanks to recycling news and programs that educate individuals and businesses on recycling.
