04Feb

“Second act: Used electric vehicle batteries charge up the grid”

@ORNL has developed a control system for repurposed EV batteries to store energy for home use, which they are scaling up for grid-level use.

04Feb

“Surfrider Pacific Rim hopes unique wetsuit recycling program stays local to the Coast”

Since launching a wetsuit reclamation program, @Surfriderpacrim has recycled roughly 4.5 metric tons of wetsuits, gloves, and booties.

30Jan

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

@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.