Case Studies
Stories of recycling projects and environmental initiatives from around the world. Each article details specific approaches to waste transformation and community sustainability efforts.
A Wartime Wife's Thrifty Tips: A Case Study
Wartime women used rationing coupons wisely, repaired clothes repeatedly and transformed flour sacks into household items to survive shortages.
Bacteria Brew Plastic from Wastewater
Scientists are using bacteria to turn wastewater into biodegradable plastic, potentially making it much cheaper to produce.
Campaigning Student Encourages Sustainability: A Case Study
Emily Kenway, a 23-year-old London student, pushes retailers and friends to swap single-use products for reusable alternatives like washable cleansing pads.
Cleaning Up Recycled Water with Reeds: Case Study
Reed beds offer a natural, low-cost way to remove excess phosphorus from recycled water instead of relying on chemical treatments.
From Landfill Site to Environmental Park: A Case Study
Israel's largest landfill transformed into an environmental park and education centre through innovative restoration efforts.
Haiti's Earthquake Changed My Recycling View: A Case Study
A nurse's relief work in post-earthquake Haiti revealed how recycling and resourcefulness became survival tools in extreme scarcity.
Making Water Fit to Drink: With Tree Seeds!
Tree seeds from the Moringa plant can purify contaminated water cheaply and simply, potentially saving millions of lives in developing countries.
NASA's Revolutionary Approach to Recycling Sewage
NASA is using algae to turn sewage into clean energy in a system designed for space missions that could work on Earth.
Power from Sewage in Wales: Case Study
Welsh Water's £65 million project turns sewage sludge into 6MW of renewable electricity while cutting carbon emissions.
Recycling Campaign to Help Sick Babies: A Case Study
One woman's accidental discovery while replacing a printer cartridge sparked a recycling campaign that's now helping seriously ill children.
Turning Cast Off Clothes Into Art: A Case Study
Meet Beth, a textile artist who transforms unwanted clothes into striking embroidered portraits and home goods.
Turning Italian Rubbish Into Energy: Case Study
An Italian biogas plant shows how mixing farm manure with household waste creates clean energy while tackling local waste management.
Turning Seashore Rubbish Into Knitted Art: Case Study
A knitting artist transforms beach debris into stunning textile sculptures, blending found objects with yarn to create recycled art.
Turning Winery Wastewater Into Power: A Case Study
A California winery is converting wastewater into hydrogen gas using bacteria, showing how agricultural waste could become a valuable energy source.
Using Algae to Clean Up Agriculture
Algae can absorb excess nutrients from agricultural runoff and transform farm waste into usable fertilizer.