08May

“Call2Recycle Finds Consumer Battery Recycling Habits Need Recharging”

Roughly 30% of Americans don’t know that both single-use and rechargeable batteries are recyclable, according to a survey by @Call2Recycle.

07May

“Photovoltaic Solar Panel Disposal in California”

California is considering reclassifying used PV panels as universal waste rather than hazardous waste to allow for easier, cheaper disposal.

07May

Cooking oil that has been used in deep fryers is an excellent source material for biodiesel, according to @ChooseSQ COO Tyson Keever.

07May

Old t-shirts can be dropped off or mailed to @Marinelayer for $5 in store credit, and they will be recycled into yarn to make new shirts.

06May

Although EV battery recycling has yet to take off, it is predicted to be worth $500 billion by 2050 as electric cars become more popular.

06May

@PepsiCo has introduced a drink dispenser for schools and offices to allow consumers to use their own bottle instead of single-use plastic.

06May

EPR—making producers pay for recycling—sounds great. But in the end, we all wind up footing the bill, says waste industry vet @chazmiller9.

03May

Solar panel waste will rise to 1.8 million tons by 2050 in India and, as yet, the country has few guidelines to encourage PV recycling.

03May

Bike-sharing company @Mobike and design studio YUUE are recycling old bicycles into furniture, such as chairs, coffee tables, and lights.

03May

Chip and snack bags are difficult to recycle because of their mixed materials, which can include polypropylene, aluminum, and polyethylene.