Eco-Terrazo Loncopué won HackaNeuquén Episode III with 92.18 points. It cold-crushes glass for use in cement matrices that make local tiles, cladding and other pieces while reducing transport; the next step is to validate safety, quality, costs and demand.
The Liberal opposition promises weekly general-waste collection in every council, while more than thirty already use fortnightly pickups alongside weekly organics. The choice should weigh hygiene and accessibility against costs, truck traffic, emissions and incentives to sort waste.
An international study projects 297–402 million tonnes of cumulative photovoltaic waste by 2060. Recovering silicon, silver, copper, aluminium and tellurium could create nearly $1 trillion in value, but requires early infrastructure, clear rules and fairer distribution of benefits.
The PPWR sets waste reductions of 5% by 2030, 10% by 2035 and 15% by 2040, alongside recyclability, recycled-content and deposit rules. Industry pressure made the 10% reuse target for takeaway food and drink optional.
The provincial Mining Directorate opened a contest for teams of two to four secondary and higher-education students. They must create vertical videos of up to two minutes about recovering materials from electronic waste; entries close on August 28.
Developed with Recyda, the tool automates the APR Design Guide, detects missing data and incompatibilities, and recommends design improvements in real time. Early access is open to APR's 300-plus members, with public availability expected in late September through three subscription tiers.
The municipality said it resolved 769 of 1,056 complaints and interventions involving illegal dumping sites between late March and July. The 72.8% effectiveness rate shows concrete progress, but the deeper challenge remains prevention, enforcement and sustained community participation.
The UBA–UNR Hazardous Waste Observatory projects 12.7 million metric tons for 2026, with only 917,700 properly treated. The rate improves from 5.57% in 2025, but the absence of consolidated official statistics, traceability and company participation leaves a critical environmental gap.
Conceptos Plásticos developed an interlocking system in Colombia for homes, schools and community infrastructure. The company reports more than 40,000 m² built in Latin America and Africa; expansion requires feedstock control, structural standards, fire safety and end-of-life planning.
Tingi Tindahan revived small-quantity retail in Malabon using reused containers for food and cleaning products without throwaway plastic. The model combines lower prices with waste prevention, but organizers say corporate responsibility and enforcement remain essential.
Independent tests examine adhesives, labels, closures and other components that can enable or obstruct recycling. The milestone comes before August 12, when the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will generally begin to apply.
The company kept global single-use plastic delivery packaging at 74,073 metric tons. A shift to paper reduced plastic's presence in North American shipments, but total weight remained flat and disclosure gaps persist on product packaging and actual recyclability.