02Jul

“Lithium battery recycling subsidiary established by Narada Power”

China-based battery manufacturer Narada Power is establishing a subsidiary for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Beyond corporate social responsibility, the company says the initiative is integral to creating a sustainable supply chain for the rapidly growing electric vehicle and stationary battery markets.

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02Jul

“Tiny BC company sees big future in battery recycling”

Surrey, British Columbia-based American Manganese has developed and is piloting a technology to recycle batteries. The company uses a technology called hydrometallury to process and separate lithium cobalt, lithium nickel, manganese cobalt, lithium manganese, lithium nickel, and other materials.

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02Jul

“Land Rover BAR to partner with ELG Carbon Fibre to recycle material for America’s Cup vessel”

ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd, a partner to Land Rover BAR in the construction of its America’s Cup yacht, will process all carbon fiber manufacturing waste and end-of-use parts to recover the carbon fiber they contain. The recovered fibers will be converted into milled and chopped fibers to make thermoset and thermoplastic compounds, […]

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02Jul

“Japan issues guidelines on ‘proper disposal’ of used solar modules”

The Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association has published voluntary guidelines on how to dispose of solar PV panels at the end of their useful life. Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of solar panels are being called on to provide information on chemicals incorporated into such panels to help inform waste disposal companies of their […]

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02Jul

“Bows, glitter, ribbon are not recyclable. Here’s how to recycle your Christmas wrapping paper”

Glue on bows, glitter dusting on wrapping paper, and ribbons are just some of the items leftover from Christmas that can gum up the process of turning waste paper into new paper and cardboard. Recycling experts weigh in on the “right” way to clean up after the holiday season.

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02Jul

“Holiday packages are causing an environmental and recycling nightmare”

Online purchases are generating mountains of cardboard packaging this holiday season, overwhelming recycling centers–particularly in instances where residents are recycling packing boxes without first separating out the film plastic and other non-recyclable materials inside.

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02Jul

“Philly businesses aren’t recycling, and the city could be losing out on millions”

More than 20 years after Philadelphia passed laws requiring businesses to recycle, there is little evidence the city is enforcing these rules or keeping track of how many businesses are complying with them.

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02Jul

“Oregon recycle laws changing in 2018”

An Oregon bottle law will make more types of beverage containers eligible to be traded in for cash in 2018. The law means that previously exempt containers such as coffee and tea bottles can now be redeemed for money.

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02Jul

“What’s in, what’s out: Connecticut makes recycling easier”

In a bid to make recycling easier and more popular, Connecticut has standardized recycling rules across the state. The state government has set up a website spelling out what’s “in”—including pizza boxes and bottle caps that are still attached to the bottle—and what’s “out,” including shredded paper and plastic bags.

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02Jul

“Mountains of U.S. recycling pile up as China restricts imports”

Every day, nearly 4,000 shipping containers full of recyclables leave U.S. ports for China. As of January 1, 2018, China is enforcing new standards that ban 24 types of solid waste, including various plastics and mixed papers, and sets a much higher standard for contamination levels.

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