02Apr

Metals recycling industry to expand

There is indication that the metals recycling market is on the brink of substantial expansion, driven by the urgent need for an increased supply of critical minerals essential for the clean energy transition.

On April 2, 2024

26Mar

Renault aims to be first European automaker to recycle batteries on mass scale

The French automaker is partnering with companies to extract and recycle lithium and other metals in EV batteries, creating a circular economy that can bring in billions of dollars and reduce reliance on China.

On March 26, 2024

26Mar

Dow, P&G to develop new technology for hard-to-recycle plastic

The collaboration aims to develop recycling technology that can efficiently convert packaging into recycled polyethylene (PE) of near-virgin quality with a reduced greenhouse gas emissions footprint compared to fossil-based PE.

On March 26, 2024

21Mar

Recyclable wind turbine blades could solve challenge for power companies

As more wind turbines get deployed, the industry is turning to carbon-fiber composite materials to ensure blades don’t end up in landfills or incinerators.

On March 21, 2024

21Mar

E-waste piling up, will reach 82 million tons by 2030

According to a new report, the recycling industry saw 62 million tons of discarded cellphones, electronic toys, TVs, microwave ovens, e-cigarettes, laptop computers and solar panels in 2022. That number is set to climb higher.

On March 21, 2024

21Mar

Online scrap trading platform combatting fraud in the recycling sector

Scrap trading platform Tradefox has developed several methods it says can be deployed to combat fraud and deception in the recycling sector.

On March 21, 2024

21Mar

Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama to use lower-embodied carbon steel

Mercedes-Benz vehicles will begin using advanced technology steel sourced from Nucor Corp., a North Carolina business that has developed a net-zero-carbon steel product.

On March 21, 2024

19Mar

North Carolina company to recycle solar panels

The Carolinas boast tens of millions of solar panels, each with a lifespan of 20 to 30 years. But what happens when these panels reach the end of their useful life?

On March 19, 2024

19Mar

Recycling fire protection firm Fire Rover says fewer fires in 2023

An annual report from recycling industry fire protection firm Fire Rover found that publicly reported MRF and transfer station fires in the U.S. and Canada dropped by 9% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

On March 19, 2024

15Mar

Be Mindful while Spring Cleaning

While doing some Spring cleaning this year, think about donating items to Goodwill/local thrift shops instead of sending them to the landfill.

On March 15, 2024

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