13Nov

“Are Zero-Waste Grocery Stores Finally Starting to Matter?”

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

12Nov

“WPI to Extend Novel Recycling Process for Li-Ion Batteries with $1.08 Million Award from the USABC”

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

12Nov

ReWall Company is opening a facility converting recycled food and beverage cartons into wallboard, roof cover board, and exterior sheathing.

12Nov

Their batteries, PCBs, and nicotine residue make used e-cigarettes hazardous e-waste—yet there is no legal way to recycle them in the U.S.

09Nov

By 2027 there will be about 25 million EVs with batteries carrying 250,000 tons of recyclable metals, including lithium, nickel and cobalt.

09Nov

If fine-grained building rubble—mainly sand-lime bricks, concrete, and gypsum—were recycled, it could redress construction sand shortages.

09Nov

“America Recycles Day” is November 15. As the holidays begin, take time to shop smart, plan meals, reduce portions, and save/eat leftovers.

08Nov

Axion is partnering with Aspire Engineering and Aceleron to develop recycling and reuse strategies for spent EV li-ion batteries.

08Nov

An EU project will attempt to transform poultry feather waste into raw materials for use in food packaging and slow-release fertilizers.

08Nov

A compost pile requires aeration, water, warmth and roughly equal quantities of green (nitrogenous) and brown (carbon) waste. And worms!