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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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CIRCUL-A-THON finalists present solutions for transport, electronics, packaging and healthcare

Envirotec Magazine

Hungry on energy, materials and manpower, vehicle manufacturing presents a formidable appetite for new ideas that will reduce waste, and winners in the ‘transportation’ category showcased some of the latest thinking along these lines. Successful designs submitted in this category included a scooter to be used in India’s taxi services.

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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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This chic, wooden electric scooter is carved from chestnut

AGreenLiving

Imagine a comfortable, fashionable electric scooter made from sustainable materials that doesn’t sacrifice quality. Thanks to a collaboration between designer Mikiya Kobayashi, automotive manufacturer Aisin and wood furniture manufacturer Karimoku, this concept for the ILY-Ai wooden electric scooter promises just that.

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C.P.C. Group and Aptera Sign Agreement to Build its Recyclable Body in Carbon (BINC)

Green Living Guy

Group and Aptera Sign Agreement to Build its Recyclable Body in Carbon (BINC) appeared first on The Green Living Guy. Group to produce its specialized composite bodies in Modena, Italy, in the heart of the Italian Motor Valley, where legendary supercars and motorcycles have been manufactured with a passion for decades. will […].

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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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FIMER’s new line of residential and commercial chargers

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The wallbox is made from 100 percent recycled plastic. Gaetano Belluccio, FIMER’s Managing Director of E-mobility, said, “We are proud of our strong track record in harnessing the power of the sun for sustainable energy. Each model has four available power levels (3.7, 11 and 22 kW). kW of power).

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