18May

“Can you recycle an old EV battery?”

Traditional EV battery recycling involves melting, which uses much energy, creates toxic emissions, and loses some of the valued materials.

18May

“Pulp mill waste hits the road instead of the landfill”

@ubcokanagan researchers are developing guidelines for the use of pulp and paper industry waste in road construction.

18May

The increase in residential waste during the pandemic has led many trash and recycling haulers to temporarily suspend bulk removal services.

13May

@renaultgroup, @SolvayGroup and @Veolia will partner to recycle EV batteries and provide a sustainable supply of cobalt, nickel + lithium.

13May

@Dove estimates that its new refillable deoderant will reduce virgin plastic waste by roughly 30 metric tons in its first year.

13May

Recyclable paper—whether newspapers, phone books, or junk mail—makes up more than 40% of all landfill volume.

11May

Because li-ion batteries can retain 70% of their charging capacity after removal from an EV, they can be used in a second-life application.

11May

UK-based @HaloCoffee’s coffee pods are made from a compostable byproduct of sugar cane processing.

11May

When contamination levels in a load exceed 2-3%, a recycling facility may not be able to profitably process it—and it will be landfilled.

06May

Wind turbine blade materials are chosen for their durability against high winds, which can hinder their end-of-life crushing and recycling.

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