27Feb

“EV adoption is still a challenge”

@Deloitte conducted a study of 9,500 consumers from 9 countries, asking them what their next car buying purchase would be. This could be bad news for automakers spending billions on going electric.

On February 27, 2023

27Feb

Lithium-ion Battery demand could increase by 500%

@cirba_solutions, a battery recycling facility located in Ohio, intends to produce battery-grade material that could power 200,000 new EV’s annually.

On February 27, 2023

27Feb

“Plastic production and disposal is essential for a safer climate future”

Both the production and disposal of plastic contributes to climate change.@RockyMtnInst reports, “Plastic emissions do not stop after consumer use.”

On February 27, 2023

27Feb

Wacker Drive Renovation

Wacker Drive needed a rebuild, when rebuilding they wanted to ensure it could last another 75 to 100 years. Main points of concern were resistance against corrosion and protection against freeze-thaw. Engineers decided to use a combination of products, including fly ash.

On February 27, 2023

27Feb

Turning Plastic into Building Material

@conceptosplast is using hard to recycle plastics to create solid bricks and beams. They are shredding, melting, and molding these plastics to make this possible.

On February 27, 2023

27Feb

Reusable items vs items going to the Landfill

Although Reusable water bottles have been around a while, they have become a trend; you see many reusable aluminum bottles in public. @AluminumNews reports, nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today.

On February 27, 2023

21Feb

Tesla secures future battery material

@magnisenergytec and @Tesla will be working together. Magnis Energy Technologies makes materials for EV Batteries;Tesla is locking in battery supplies for future growth.

On February 21, 2023

21Feb

Turbine Solution to aid in less Landfill Waste

@Vestas is the largest producer of Wind Turbine Blades; they have now developed a solution that can break down the blades to be recycled. The solution can be used on future blades and even the blades that are currently in landfills.

On February 21, 2023

21Feb

“Plastic Road” grant in Texas

@AZoBuild reports, Grant from The Department of Transportation has been awarded money to aid in using plastic toward road renewal.

On February 21, 2023

21Feb

“Eco Material plant celebrates milestone”

In April of 2022, Eco Material Technologies plant celebrated at their Danville Plant their success of removing 150,000 tons of landfill ash, a project that took place over the course of 3 years.

On February 21, 2023

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