05Jan

“Designing Batteries for Easier Recycling Could Avert a Looming E-Waste Crisis”

In the U.S. only 5% of li-ion batteries are recycled after they have reached the end of their useful life in an electric vehicle.

05Jan

“Bacardi to use 100% biodegradable plastic bottles by 2023”

Liquor manufacturer @BACARDI will bottle all of its drinks in 100% biodegradable plastic packaging made from plant-based oils by 2023.

05Jan

@EPA’s draft National Recycling Strategy calls for more public education and consistent recycling labels to help boost consumer recycling.

24Dec

Start-ups @RedwoodMat and @li_cycle are gearing up to recover and recycle valuable metals from the coming “tsunami” of used EV batteries.

24Dec

@Dell is looking to redesign each component of its products so that they can be reused or recycled instead of being thrown out.

24Dec

Tips to avoid creating plastic waste: buy reusable product containers; purchase goods made from natural materials; shop second-hand.

22Dec

@Veolia is teaming with @generalelectric to process the company’s dismantled wind turbine blades for use as a raw material in cement.

22Dec

Design/tech firm @WeArePentatonic has partnered with Pharrell Williams to create a line of reusable cutlery sets from recycled CDs.

22Dec

Websites such as @futureproofrev analyze emissions data on consumer goods and offer recommendations on those with minimal carbon footprints.

17Dec

Voyager Marine and @PlymBoatTrips have launched the @EVoyagerPlym electric ferry, which runs on repurposed Nissan Leaf batteries.