19Jul

“Recycling potential not yet worn out: ‘shortcomings’ can be corrected”

A British start-up has developed technology to decontaminate and extract polyester and cellulose from cotton—converting it into new textile raw materials and reducing the use of virgin sources in new clothes.

On July 19, 2018

19Jul

“American Manganese Positions Itself to Lead the Charge Into EV Battery Recycling”

A Canadian company says it can recover 100% of the lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, and aluminum from plug-in vehicle batteries using technology it originally developed to process manganese ores.

On July 19, 2018

18Jul

“Wind energy’s big disposal problem”

Deep concrete foundations and non-incinerable rotor blades are just two challenges to be overcome in dismantling an estimated 10,000 aging wind turbines that must be decommissioned in Germany by 2023.

On July 18, 2018

18Jul

“How to Recycle or Donate Your Old Printer”

Best Buy, Staples, Goodwill, and the Salvation Army are four of many organizations willing to accept used printers for recycling.

On July 18, 2018

18Jul

“New end use for mixed paper and plastics developed”

A Texas company has developed a process that recycles mixed paper and plastics to produce roof and wall panels for commercial buildings.

On July 18, 2018

17Jul

“Researchers use graphene oxide and coal waste to create concrete”

Washington State University researchers have demonstrated the use of fly ash as a binder to wholly replace cement in the production of a durable new concrete.

On July 17, 2018

17Jul

“Benefits of recycling solar panels” (video)

Tens of thousands of solar panels—which lose their efficiency over time—will reach the end of their life in the coming years.

On July 17, 2018

17Jul

“She cut her weekly trash down so much it fits in an unbelievably small jar”

Shopping for package-free food has helped one member of the Zero Waste movement to drastically reduce the garbage she produces.

On July 17, 2018

17Jul

“Careless recycling costing us all”

Putting non-recyclable or contaminated items into recycling bins is boosting costs for curbside reclamation programs and the communities that rely on them.

On July 17, 2018

16Jul

“EVs Deliver Lower Life Cycle Emissions, But Component Recycling Still Essential”

Significantly reducing EVs’ end-of-life burden—which exceeds that of gasoline-powered vehicles—will require recycling/recovery of all battery materials.

On July 16, 2018

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