France plans to turn nuclear waste into forks, doorknobs and saucepans

EDF, France's energy giant, proposes recycling low-level radioactive waste from decommissioned nuclear facilities into everyday items. The project could process 500,000 tonnes of materials over 40 years, representing France's first foray into nuclear material recycling. While aiming for sustainability and reduced long-term storage, the plan faces public scrutiny and requires multiple approvals, including a 2025 public vote. France, deriving 72% of its electricity from nuclear power, grapples with significant radioactive waste management challenges.