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

Envirotec Magazine

A UN-backed report funded by the EU outlines a proposal whereby the recycling of certain components and sub-systems within electronic equipment should be mandated by law. Acceptance by the manufacturing and recycling industry is also needed, as the standards will only work when there is widespread adoption.”.

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Figuring out the details: EV batteries and the circular economy

Envirotec Magazine

A circular economy for electric vehicle batteries appears to be still some way off, but metal recycling expert EMR claims to be making inroads, and to be helping shape the future of the sector. EMR recycles thousands of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) every week at its more than 60 UK sites. A lot of this work is already underway.

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Recent Deals – 15 November

CleanTech Group

From smart-lithium battery-powered scooters and copper extraction to farming platforms, find the recent deals worth looking at. Looking for the latest cleantech deals?

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? The settlers of Catan squabble over ore #172

Climate Tech VC

Check out these five costume ideas that make Halloween (and our clean energy future) less spooky.  Mining & metals tug of war  The energy transition is a metals transition, as we like to say.   Thanks for reading! Not a subscriber yet? 💼 Find or share roles on our job board here.

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? CTVC’s guide to NYCW #163

Climate Tech VC

for Northvolt to build energy storage, $100M for direct lithium extraction, and $60M for heat batteries. Deals of the Week (8/14-8/27) Venture Fundings 🔋 Northvolt , a Stockholm, Sweden-based lithium-ion batteries from recycled materials producer, raised $1.2B Thanks for reading! Not a subscriber yet?

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From bladder-powered energy storage to a green dishwasher called Bob: The best of clean tech at CES 2022

Business Green

On offer were a raft of clean tech innovations, from the latest smart home gizmos through to the world's most powerful e-bikes and e-scooters. Bladder-power underwater energy storage. However, GAF Energy, the solar product arm of one of the largest roofing companies in the US, is hoping to buck this trend.

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December 2021 Cleantech Roundup: Year in Review

Clean Energy Trust

Tangible research, development, and demonstration support for new energy technology was also included in the infrastructure bill. That said, COP26 was underwhelming for many, and the climate/reconciliation bill was declared dead (although rumors of its death have been greatly exaggerated ).