02Feb

“New method to recover silicon from end-of-life modules”

@SSNInstitutions scientists have developed a process that allows silicon recycled from used PVs to be used to produce new solar cells.

02Feb

“French startup recycles hair to clean up ocean oil spills”

French startup Capillum is partnering with hair salons to recycle keratin from waste hair for use in soil and water decontamination.

02Feb

Apps such as @GreenChoiceNow and @oroeco allow you to track the effect of your consumer choices on climate change.

28Jan

@li_cycle will build a li-ion battery recycling plant to recover cobalt, nickel and lithium using its zero-wastewater, zero-emission process.

28Jan

@renewoceans, which recycled plastic waste into diesel in India, has closed after failing to meet its goals of reducing ocean pollution.

28Jan

If your state doesn’t require you to turn in your old license plates, you can likely recycle them, as they are typically made from aluminum.

26Jan

@CIT_Intl engineers are testing decommissioned wind turbine blades for potential use in place of steel girders to build a pedestrian bridge.

26Jan

Canadian startup @ChopValue has recycled over 32 million bamboo chopsticks for use in manufacturing furniture and homewares.

26Jan

@Nike_Grind recycles used shoes (no sandals or footwear with metal) to make playgrounds, basketball courts, and new pairs of shoes.

21Jan

Global solar power growth by 2030 could create 8 million tons of PV waste, representing up to $450 million in raw material recovery.