15Nov

“Working Group Formed to Tackle End of Life Batteries”

Toyota, BMW, and Audi have joined with waste groups to research second-life EV battery options in New Zealand and avoid landfilling them.

15Nov

“This Montreal group wants to turn old metro trains into a cultural hub”

Vintage trains purchased from Montreal’s transport agency will be recycled to help create a new cultural hub of cafes, bars and event space.

15Nov

Charlotte, N.C. will institute a waste diversion scheme—covering food, water, textiles and construction debris—to generate jobs and revenue.

14Nov

EV li-ion batteries can be refurbished with the addition of cells or repurposed into less demanding applications before requiring recycling.

14Nov

A Canadian firm is recycling rare earth metals from magnet waste—helping fill the void left by China’s lower production of these materials.

14Nov

The UK is lagging behind in the introduction of deposit and return schemes that engage consumers and help boost recycling rates.

13Nov

In 2016 Australia generated 3,600 tons of li-ion battery waste. By 2036 that could grow 50-fold once EV batteries are retired en masse.

13Nov

Process waters from the seafood industry contain valuable nutrients that could be used in food or aquaculture feed, new research suggests.

13Nov

A growing number of U.S. grocers are banning single-use packaging and encouraging reusable containers and bulk shopping to reduce waste.

12Nov

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has received funds to demonstrate a li-ion battery recycling method to produce higher nickel cathode powder.