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Jaguar Land Rover turns to recycled aluminium to cut manufacturing CO2

Business Green

Jaguar Land Rover has developed an innovative process enabling it to recycle old aluminium cans, bottle tops and end-of-life vehicles into brand new, premium cars, in a move it estimates could cut CO2 in its manufacturing by more than a quarter.

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Inside the drive to close the UK's EV battery recycling loop

Business Green

BusinessGreen reports on the fast-evolving plans to establish a thriving EV battery recycling industry in the UK. Ramping up battery reuse and recycling is increasingly regarded as critical to ensuring climate goals are met in as sustainable and efficient way as possible.

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Greentown Labs Member Milestones — January 2024

Greentown Labs

Circularise , a Go Make 2023 participant, successfully completed its traceability project for recycling with the Japan Circular Economy Partnership, AMITA Corporation, and Marubeni Corporation. Nth Cycle CEO Megan O’Connor was named an Automotive News All Star. Nth Cycle CEO Megan O’Connor was named an Automotive News All Star.

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Costa Coffee brews up extended Bio-bean partnership

Business Green

Coffee chain inks new two year deal to ensure its used coffee grounds are recycled, delivering significant emissions savings in the process. The coffee beans used to make your morning brew could be enjoying a second life as food flavouring, bioplastics, cosmetics, or sustainable fire logs.

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BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2021: Finalists announced

Business Green

SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust plc - Primary Energy Recycled Energy Project. EverGrain - 'Realising the Potential in Everything' Food Upcycling Project. SYNETIQ - Integrated Automotive Salvage and Recycling Service. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - Journey Towards Net Zero Carbon Programme.

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Altilium Metals produces cathode active materials from recycled EV batteries

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The first samples have been delivered to Imperial College London, where the materials will be analyzed under a joint research program partly funded by the UK government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) through its Automotive Transformation Fund. The CAMs will be analyzed in coin cells and single-layer pouch cells.

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Bracing for Impact: How to Prepare for the Impact of Climate Change

The Environmental Blog

One of the most obvious tips is to start recycling, especially if you have not done so before. Recycling also lowers your greenhouse gas emissions. You can try learning a few skills, like upcycling and precycling, which can help you minimize your waste. Wrap water heater with insulating materials for less heat loss.