Keywords: Recycling


Veolia and Amazon deploy recycled water systems for data centers

Veolia and Amazon have announced a partnership to develop recycled water systems for cooling data centers in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The initiative aims to reduce the growing demand for freshwater driven by cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence workloads. Under the agreement, Veolia......

Ferzy launches in Morocco to boost waste sorting and green jobs

Morocco has taken a new step in its environmental transition with the rollout of Ferzy in Casablanca, a mobile system designed to improve waste sorting and public engagement. The initiative, led by the Association Bahri, responds to growing pressure on urban waste systems as cities across Africa face......

Essaouira hosts ninth océanes festival focused on ocean protection

The Institut français du Maroc in Essaouira will host the ninth edition of the Océanes festival from April 2 to April 5, 2026. The event brings together scientists, educators, artists, and local stakeholders to raise awareness about ocean protection and environmental challenges. The festival......

Rice University researchers recover 95% of battery metals using plasma and citric acid

Researchers at Rice University have developed a new lithium-ion battery recycling method that recovers nearly 95 percent of valuable metals by combining microwave-induced plasma with citric acid, the same compound found in lemons. The patented process, published in the journal Advanced Materials, offers......

Europe recognizes chemical recycling as part of plastic recycling targets

The European Union has officially approved counting chemical recycling toward mandatory recycled content in plastic bottles, marking a significant shift in EU recycling policy. On Friday, the 27 EU member states voted in favor of including chemical recycling in the calculation of recycled content. Previously,......

Samta Metals launches $70 million recycling and metal production facility in Kenitra Free Zone

Samta Metals & Alloys inaugurated a major industrial facility in the Atlantic Free Zone of Kenitra, investing around $70 million (approximately 700 million dirhams). The metal processing complex covers more than 36,000 square meters and will focus on recycling non-ferrous scrap metals to manufacture......

Moroccan textile sector accelerates transition to circular economy with IFC support

The Moroccan textile industry is taking a significant step towards a more sustainable future, driven by a strategic transition to a circular economy model. With the support of a $1.7 million program funded by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the sector is aiming to establish a recycling and......

Mercedes Unveils Europe's Most Advanced Battery Recycling Facility with 96% Recovery Rate

Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated Europe's first integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical battery recycling facility in Kuppenheim, Germany, marking a significant advancement in sustainable automotive manufacturing. This multi-million euro investment establishes a closed-loop battery recycling system,......

Morocco's Pivotal Role in Addressing Global Plastic Pollution

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom has shed light on Morocco's significant contribution to tackling the worldwide issue of plastic pollution. The study, which analyzed data from various sources, including the United Nations Environment......