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Recycling e-waste should be a legal requirement in the EU, says report

Envirotec Magazine

Recovering the critical raw materials residing within electronic waste will require investment, and a legal framework to incentivise this will be essential, say the authors (image credit: Steve Janosik , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Fluorescent powders from cathode ray tubes (CRTs; in TVs and monitors) and fluorescent lamps.

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New report demands Brexit boost for repair industry

Envirotec Magazine

· VAT on labour-intensive activities can make repairing broken items too expensive, frustrating consumers who want to avoid waste. Once the UK is no longer subject to EU VAT rules, it will have the power to zero-rate VAT on repairs. · The UK creates more e-waste per capita than any other country in the world, apart from Norway.

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Circular economics and the $57B e-waste opportunity

GreenBiz

Circular economics and the $57B e-waste opportunity. The plastic waste problem gets plenty of attention, and for good reason: If we continue mismanaging this material as usual, there could be 7.7 Just as stunning: Plastic isn't the fastest growing waste stream the world needs to deal with. . Heather Clancy.

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AI monitoring and control helps to decarbonize district heating network

Envirotec Magazine

The latest AI tools are being used to extend the efficiency of one of the UKs largest, oldest and most successful district energy schemes in Sheffield. ” In the UK Veolia currently manages the energy plant and networks across 60 sites and operates over 120 community heating schemes serving large campuses and hospitals.

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How corporations can jump-start industrial electrification in the US

GreenBiz

How corporations can jump-start industrial electrification in the US. From cardboard boxes delivered to our doors to home appliances, nearly everything comes from industrial processes. Those processes use a lot of energy and largely come from fossil fuels; one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions come from industry.

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Breakthrough technology for lithium manufacture

Envirotec Magazine

As global effort to fight climate change intensifies, the challenge for battery manufacturers and their supply chains is to find ways to meet the rapidly growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs). According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global sales of new electric vehicles (EV) grew from 3 million in 2020 to 6.6

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Transforming the Chemical Industry: Innovative Plant Process Management Techniques

Hydrogen Fuel News

The chemical industry, a stalwart of industrial production, is undergoing a remarkable transformation in recent years. Optimizing Plant Processes: The Power of Artificial Intelligence The core of any chemical production facility lies in its plant processes.