Dive Brief:
- A research facility and laboratory in Sacramento, California has recycled and composted 3 million pounds of waste since 2010.
- Instead of tossing the waste used at the lab, the Jackson Laboratory recycles the materials which include bedding and food that would be discarded after the mice are finished with it. The waste is transformed into compost used by local agricultural projects and vineyards.
- Recently introduced at the lab is an initiative that recycles used medical gloves. The gloves are used to create outdoor furniture and other plastic items.
Dive Insight:
Startups and established companies are looking into sustainable options to reduce the amount of waste generated on site. A North Carolina clothing label uses discarded plastic bottles to create its line of apparel. Combining new technologies with innovation, it could become easier and less costly produce items made from recycled waste.