30Sep

“As Wind Energy Thrives, So Does Its Waste Problem”

An estimated 720,000 tons of wind turbine blades will need to be disposed of in the U.S. over the next 20 years.

30Sep

“NORPAC to expand by producing 100% recycled paper”

@NORPAC18 is expanding its Longview, Washington, plant to produce 100% recycled paper for boxes, bags, and packaging products.

30Sep

According to @EPA, recycling 1 million laptop computers saves the energy equivalent of the electricity used by over 3,500 homes annually.

27Sep

Over 30,000 metric tons of photovoltaic waste has been processed by @PVCYCLEonline, the solar industry’s recycling organization, since 2007.

27Sep

@CVWMA2 is bringing to the U.S. @UBQ_Materials‘ method for converting waste into a plastic substitute that can be made into everyday goods.

27Sep

@LEDtronicsUSA‘s Green Lights Initiative aims to educate the public about how to recycle lightbulbs properly.

26Sep

Li-ion battery recycling requires processing plants be near the supply to limit transport costs/liability, says @li_cycle‘s Kunal Phalpher.

26Sep

@BallCorpHQ is launching a pilot program to introduce aluminum cups in place of plastic cups at indoor and outdoor venues across the U.S.

26Sep

Textiles are among the fastest-growing categories of waste in U.S. landfills, says “The Conscious Closet” author @elizabethlcline.

25Sep

EV batteries retain up to 70% of their energy at the end of their life and can be reused as e-bus power packs or backup power for buildings.