30Jan

“Electric Vehicle Boom Will Bring Solid Waste Challenges”

Averaging 550 lbs. and 17.5 cubic feet apiece, the batteries of the 1 million EVs sold in 2017 represent 250,000 tons of future waste.

30Jan

“Sustaining roads with grape and agricultural waste”

@wsu researchers have developed a solution made from fermented waste grape skins to quickly and safetly melt ice from concrete and asphalt.

30Jan

Only 30% of metal is recycled in the U.S. However, aluminum, steel, copper, brass, and carbide can all be recycled for cash at scrap yards.

28Jan

A review of 300 scientific studies has found that PV recycling is not profitable and requires policy support to avoid landfilling of panels.

28Jan

@Ford is using the remains of @McDonalds’ coffee beans to help manufacture headlight housings for its Lincoln Continental.

28Jan

Worn leather can be easily repurposed—belts as bag or camera straps, shoes or boots as planters, and upholstery as wallets or bags.

23Jan

Ramping up EV recycling technologies has been delayed in part because batteries are lasting longer than originally expected.

23Jan

A @QUBelfast researcher has found a way to convert breweries’ waste barley into carbon for use in home heating, barbecues, or water filters.

23Jan

Legislation introduced by @senrobportman would create a federal grant program to boost recycling rates and reduce contamination.

21Jan

Exicom Tele-Systems is teaming with @MGmotor to recycle EV batteries at the end of life for use in battery packs for non-auto applications.

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