20Jan

Can companies reach their commitments?

Companies commitments to use PCR in their packages may not be realistic. @Nestle pledged to reach 30%PCR in Packaging and @LOrealGroupe pledged 50% PCR in Packaging. But do we have the resources to do so?

On January 20, 2023

18Jan

Tree’s into Furniture, instead of going to the Landfill

The Urban Wood Network coordinates recycling efforts for Urban Wood. Many businesses around the country have found purpose for the Urban Lumber. @UrbanHardwoods is a high end furniture shop in Seattle.

On January 18, 2023

18Jan

Batteries Being Recycled for EV’s

@RedwoodMat has a lot full of dead batteries, just waiting to be recycled. @techreview says, “Battery recycling is one of the 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2023.”

On January 18, 2023

18Jan

Is you old Treadmill collecting dust?

@ConsumerReports reached out to numerous companies who manufacture Treadmills and most are unaware of any take back programs. You can reach out to your city for details on E-Waste.

On January 18, 2023

13Jan

Electric Vehicle Sales are growing at Slower Rates

A Team of analysts from @BloombergNEF have reflected on EV Sales for last year and are making predictions for 2023. Considerations such as; Economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions rising, etc.

On January 13, 2023

13Jan

U.S. Department of Energy $40 Million Funding Opportunity

@ENERGY has announced a funding opportunity for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program.

On January 13, 2023

13Jan

Panasonic Consumer Recycling Pilot Program

@PanasonicNA has announced a program for some personal care consumer devices. This pilot program is called “Take Back for Tomorrow”.

On January 13, 2023

11Jan

“Solar Panel recycling, are we ready?”

Solar Panels have a 30 year life span, the question that arises is, “ What do we do once they reach their life span?” @IRENA predicts 1.7 million to 8 million tonnes of waste in 2030.

On January 11, 2023

11Jan

“What are Pozzolans?”

Recycled glass pozzolans are being used as a partial replacement for cement used in concrete. @UrbanMiningInd has helped build the first high rise building in Queens, NY using pozzolans.

On January 11, 2023

11Jan

“Trusting the Recycling System”

Many American consumers think recycling is important, but the trust in the system has diminished as shown with the research done by @RECYPartnership .

On January 11, 2023

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