19Apr

“Will e-scrap plastics help us build bridges?”

@VIT_univ scientists have developed a way to use the plastic from discarded electronics as a substitute for sand to make concrete.

19Apr

“Post-paint: What to do with the leftovers after the job is done”

@EPA estimates that up to 10% of the paint bought in the U.S. is unused, leaving 65 million gallons sitting unused or headed for landfill.

18Apr

@GFSRecycles is scaling up a plant in Sweetwater, Texas to recycle fiberglass from wind turbine blades and other sources.

18Apr

@thenorthface will close its North American stores on #EarthDay to encourage customers not to shop and instead connect with the environment.

18Apr

#EarthDay reminder: @BestBuy and @Staples participate in @EPA‘s program to send your used electronics to 3d-party refurbishers/recyclers.

17Apr

There are more solar panels in Australia than there are people (25 million)—and roughly 90% (by weight) of each PV can be recycled.

17Apr

Hilliard, Ohio-based @ADS__Inc uses 400 million pounds of recycled plastic each year to make stormwater drainage, sewer, and road pipes.

17Apr

Nine of the 10 largest U.S. cities use single-stream recycling. While that has increased participation, it has also increased contamination.

16Apr

#Sumitomo Metal Mining has invented a way to recycle cobalt from used EV batteries in a form that lets it be easily reused in battery parts.

16Apr

@TomsofMaine used to generate and landfill thousands of pounds of waste toothpaste each month. Now the company composts its excess product.