05Nov

“Solar Panels Generate Mountains Of Waste”

A major inhibitor to PV panel recycling in the U.S. is that its cost far exceeds its revenue—by almost 10 times, according to a new study.

05Nov

“Pringles rethinking can design after deemed recycling ‘nightmare’”

@KelloggCompany is redesigning its @Pringles can—which is currently made from three different materials—to make it more recyclable.

05Nov

The presence of bisphenol A or bisphenol S in receipts means many cities consider them contaminants that render them not recyclable.

03Nov

@VolvoBusGlobal and Batteryloop will recycle retired electric bus batteries for use as energy storage in buildings and charging stations.

03Nov

To cut down on waste, @McDonaldsUK will begin serving coffee in reusable/ returnable cups supplied by @LoopStore_US.

03Nov

The typical American throws away 80 pounds of clothes each year, according to @hasanminhaj’s “The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion.”

29Oct

Recycling PV panels in the U.S. can cost up to $25; in states that permit it, it generally costs under $1 to dump it in a landfill.

29Oct

Each recycled Bay Area Rapid Transit (@SFBART) train yields roughly 15 tons of scrap steel, 6 tons of aluminum, and 1 ton of copper.

29Oct

Tips for adopting a greener lifestyle: use rechargeable batteries, start composting, and swap your single-use coffee cup for a reusable one.

27Oct

@RedwoodMat plans to recycle scrap metal from EV battery manufacturers for use as the raw material in other EV batteries.