Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A bike helmet made from recycled plastic picked up the award for the UK Best Recycled Plastics Product 2021 at the Plastics Industry Awards on 2 December in London. PLASTIX AS with CIRCULAR ROPES, a product made from 97- 98 % recycled content to make the next generation ropes.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Cirba Solutions and GM have extended an existing agreement to recycle battery scrap generated by manufacturing and research at selected GM facilities through 2024. The original agreement dates from 2021, and GM has already recycled more than a million pounds of batteries.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 11, 2023

Norwegian duo announces plans to use sustainable and recyclable materials in the construction of floating offshore wind turbines. The post Novel floating wind turbine design to use recyclable aluminium appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Construction 67

Inhabitat - Innovation

JANUARY 2, 2020

Sustainable architecture focuses on low impact construction and natural or recycled materials. The new marketing suite for Goldman Westlink is just such a building.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 5, 2021

Sustainable Construction: Builders Need to Go Green. Sustainable building practices are becoming increasingly common throughout the construction industry. This new emphasis on sustainable construction has created a robust green building and production network which is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S.

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Charged

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Battery recycler Li-Cycle has announced that its Alabama Spoke plant in Tuscaloosa has started commercial operations. The Alabama Spoke uses Li-Cycle’s patented technology to recycle and directly process full EV battery packs without any dismantling through a submerged shredding process that produces no wastewater.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2021

The National Hard Hat Recycling Scheme recently celebrated three years in operation. The group behind the scheme, Yes Recycling , initially launched it as a scheme for the construction industry. The group behind the scheme, Yes Recycling , initially launched it as a scheme for the construction industry.

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Recycling Recycling Plastics Recycled materials 147

Charged

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Battery recycling technology company Lithion has raised 125 million Canadian dollars ($99 million US) in a Series A funding round, and has granted construction and manufacturing firm IS Dongseo the exclusive right to use its lithium-ion battery recycling technology in the South Korean market.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has been awarded to three firms for an ambitious chemical recycling project that aims to make hard-to-recycle plastic packaging recyclable.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) will now run as a virtual event from 9 to 11 December 2020. The PRSE Virtual conference will examine the latest developments in plastics recycling and practical solutions for the circular and sustainable use of plastics, dealing with plastic waste and better design for recycling.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Waste Reduction and Recycling Canada generates a substantial amount of waste each year, and adopting a zero-waste mindset can help mitigate this environmental impact. Familiarize yourself with local recycling programs and guidelines, ensuring that you separate recyclables from non-recyclables correctly.

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Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Sustainability Energy Monitor 195

The Environmental Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Benefits of temporary structures Reduced construction waste: Temporary structures are typically constructed off-site, in controlled factory environments. This off-site construction approach minimizes the amount of waste generated on-site compared to traditional building methods.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 5, 2020

Located in Gujarat, India, this boutique shop designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio is completely made out of recycled materials. The 350-square-foot space, completed in 2020, sells fine women’s wear and combines two rooms together to create a contemporary consumer experience using reused traditional and scrap materials.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 31, 2020

Sorting technologies manufacturer TOMRA Recycling considers the limitations of existing sorting methods and explores the issues facing European scrap metal processors and aluminium producers investing in equipment to sort their own scrap material.

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Recycling Recycling Plastics Europe 130

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Viridor says its soon-to-be-opened Avonmouth plastics recycling plant will reprocess over 80,0000 tonnes of plastic, creating recycled raw material ready to be returned to the economy. The circular economy for plastics report highlights the significant role that recycling plastics can play in ensuring the UK achieves net zero.

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Plastics Waste Waste Recycling 298

Charged

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Volvo Construction Equipment and Mack Trucks , both Volvo Group companies, recently delivered an electric excavator and an electric refuse truck to Boca Raton, Florida-based Coastal Waste & Recycling, which has 25 locations in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, and operates more than 700 vehicles.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 22, 2020

” The socks incorporate recycled and natural materials into an eco-fiber blend made up of 50% bamboo, 25% recycled polyester, 10% recycled nylon and 15% spandex. The construction of the socks felt durable, with a cushioned sole and reinforced heel. Here is the original post:Â .

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Instead, savvy leaders in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) are focusing more attention on the plastics industry — and by extension, the oil industry. The classic examples include "sustainability" statements made by plastics industry leaders promoting recycling. percent of America’s plastic waste is actually recycled.

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Business Green

JULY 24, 2022

Firms behind major recycling plant on Teesside announce major expansion of partnership. Advanced plastic recycling firm Mura and leading chemicals giant Dow have announced they plan to work together to construct multiple large-scale recycling facilities in the US and Europe.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Europe 80

AGreenLiving

MAY 15, 2020

The use of local construction techniques also helped stimulate the economy by employing nearby villagers and craftspeople. Here is the original: Recycled materials and traditional techniques define this farmstay in India. ” + d6thD design studio Photography by Inclined Studio via d6thD design studio.

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Recycled materials Recycling Recycling Building Energy Monitoring 28

Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This shift extends to the realm of exhibition booths, where a new wave of eco-friendly materials is gaining prominence.    This article explores a diverse range of sustainable materials for constructing exhibition booths, emphasizing their environmental benefits and innovative applications.

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Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 1, 2021

Creating a circular European battery industry Summary - Northvolt has partnered with Hydro to establish a first-of-its-kind battery recycling facility. The recycling plant will be established as a green field development, under a joint venture named Hydro Volt, and come online in 2021 in Fredrikstad, outside of Oslo. Brace yourself.

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Recycling Recycling Batteries Electric vehicle 78

Mr. Sustainability

MARCH 1, 2021

Creating a circular European battery industry Summary - Northvolt has partnered with Hydro to establish a first-of-its-kind battery recycling facility. The recycling plant will be established as a green field development, under a joint venture named Hydro Volt, and come online in 2021 in Fredrikstad, outside of Oslo. Brace yourself.

Recycling 78

Recycling Recycling Batteries Electric vehicle 78

Charged

JULY 13, 2023

Construction has commenced on the 1.5-million-square-foot With its currently operating plant in Tennessee and another under construction in Kentucky, AESC projects a collective US production capacity of up to 70 GWh annually. million-square-foot 30 GWh facility, and operations are slated to start in 2026.

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Batteries Recycled materials Construction Electric vehicle 86

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

The tax places a £200 per tonne levy on producers or importers of plastic packaging if they do not include 30% recycled content and will affect all businesses in this area. The Plastic Packaging Tax is Government policy aiming to directly increase plastic recycling in the UK and cut carbon emissions. However, challenges remain.

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Packaging Plastics Recycling Recycling 130

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Bringing together experts from six countries, the three-year project will produce second-generation sugars from paper and card-based materials from municipal solid waste (MSW) or waste rejected from sorting and recycling processes. Increase sustainability in key sectors such as construction.

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Waste Waste Plastics Biotech 281

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

"If we're going to make sure that we're using more recycled content, if we're going to ensure that we're going to reduce carbon emissions, then we need to be tracking that. Also about one year ago, Nestlé launched its $2 billion sustainability fund , to support companies developing innovative packaging and recycling technologies through 2025.

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Innovation Recycling Recycling Packaging 467

The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

By calculating the thermal mass of the building , you can use materials that will absorb, store and release heat slowly. This will include the energy used during construction and delivery. To reduce your embodied energy rate, use materials that are natural, local, recycled and reusable. Renewable energy.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Separated recyclable materials at a facility in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The study said the introduction of mandatory MWS would also help to ensure that plastic and paper packaging recycling targets for 2030 will be consistently met, and contribute between 2.9 MWS could save between 10.2

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Recycling Recycling Waste Waste 130

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Inspection chambers are recommended for many points of access to the sewerage network, in Water UK / OFWAT’s Code for Adoption, Annex C Design and Construction Guidance.

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Recycled materials Plastics Construction Recycling 130

Renewables-Info

JUNE 4, 2019

Construction businesses have a great responsibility not only to ensure that their sites and offices are environmentally friendly, but that the buildings that they create are also sustainable and have a reduced carbon footprint.

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Construction Carbon-negative Recycled materials Waste 45

ThinkGeoEnergy

MAY 22, 2024

Beyond heating the Biomes and the offices, however, geothermal energy was an integral part of the brand-new plant nursery and education facility that were construction outside the Biomes. The concept is at the core of the construction, operation, and purpose of the Growing Point nursery.

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Education Agriculture Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 60

Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

A local demolition site, construction dumpster or farm – Be sure to contact the property owner to get permission before hauling away any materials. RECYCLED STEEL. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. RECYCLED PLASTIC.

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Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Sustainability Recycling 148

The Environmental Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

The plywood construction is also very versatile, allowing it to be cut and shaped into complex designs that will perfectly fit your space. With its natural grain patterns, this composite material looks like real wood. They’re resistant to water damage and shrinking, which makes them perfect for any kitchen environment.

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Recycling Recycling Retail Sustainability 195

The Environmental Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Not only does it include the use of recyclable materials, but also concepts of green design and eco-conscious thinking. Natural materials. Recycled materials. Finally, you can avoid creating waste by using recyclable materials which you can transport or use in your vicinity. Sustainable Development.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The research is based at the Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction (CESC) at Heriot-Watt’s Dubai campus and will focus on four key areas: materials and waste management; building permits and regulations; new technologies; and education. Yet, the global construction market is expected to grow by $4.5 Dr Gillian Murray.

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Construction Solar Power Recycling Recycling 98

Business Green

DECEMBER 9, 2021

On-site renewables and sheep's wool insulation have helped new Market Drayton outlet secure net zero status for both construction and operation. The site also uses cladding and insulation made from recycled materials, including sheep's wool and washing machines that would have otherwise gone to landfill. "At

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