02Aug

“Are EVs really better for the planet?”

Recycling lithium costs around five times more than mining it—a primary reason why a small percentage of li-ion batteries are recycled.

02Aug

“Food waste is piling up. How are manufacturers responding?”

A study by @livablefuture has found that consumers may be unnecessarily throwing out edible food due to confusion around packaging labels.

02Aug

Roughly 18 billion pounds of plastic waste enters the world’s oceans each year—the equivalent weight of 344,102 Titanic liners.

01Aug

@li_cycle uses a wet chemical process for recycling li-ion batteries that is capable of recovering 80-100% of all critical materials.

01Aug

@BestBuy has collected 2 billion pounds of appliances and electronics for recycling at 1,000 stores across the U.S. in the past decade.

01Aug

Americans generate 1,704 pounds of trash a year—triple the Chinese rate—and account for 12% of global waste, according to @MaplecroftRisk.

31Jul

In Wyoming, companies erecting wind turbines must put money aside for decommissioning. Still, most wind turbine blades end up in a landfill.

31Jul

Austin, Texas-based startup @miningfromabove recovers rare earth elements from e-waste to build magnets for missile defense systems.

31Jul

“Zero waste” involves reducing the clutter in your life and either reusing or composting items to avoid creating trash. But how easy is it?

30Jul

With an average lifespan of three months, e-scooters—and their electric batteries—represent a growing waste issue for cities and recyclers.