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Altilium and Lunaz develop custom electric trucks to transport EV batteries for recycling

Charged

UK-based recycler Altilium and Lunaz, a European firm that upcycles and electrifies vehicles, are working together to develop an innovative and low-carbon logistical solution. According to the companies, transportation represents 41% of the total cost of battery recycling, and contributes 3.5% Sources: Altilium , Lunaz

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How cosmetics retailer Lush is making purposeful profit through circularity

GreenBiz

As businesses, we can manufacture and sell products with no packaging, create closed-loop recycling systems and collaborate with suppliers to create innovative solutions for reducing waste — all while thriving. The reverse logistics (the process by which we recapture the value of post-consumer material) for this program has not been easy.

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Meet the Innovators in Elemental Excelerator’s 9th Cohort

Elemental Excelerator

We’re grateful to partner with this latest group of innovators and, with a portfolio that’s now 117 companies strong, work together to commercialize an abundance of solutions to reverse climate change — starting today. ” — Danya Hakeem, Director of Innovation, Agriculture & Circular Economy. Why do we love them?

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How two companies are building systems to scale reuse, which is vital for a circular economy

GreenBiz

The chain has taken an innovative tack: it's still encouraging its shoppers to use reusable containers for all areas of its stores, but it's changed the way the bulk shopping operates. In 2017, when LimeLoop, an IoT solution for sustainable e-commerce shipping logistics, started, it was in response to the amount of waste caused by e-commerce.

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CES 2021's Green Highlights: Solar-powered TV remotes, electric air taxis, and balcony beekeeping

Business Green

Every year it is the top event in the calendar for gadget geeks and cutting-edge tech enthusiasts, featuring an array of innovations from both global brands and one-man-band start-ups alike. Samsung: Solar-powered TV remotes and upcycled smartphones. Plus the remotes will also be manufactured from 24 per cent recycled plastic content.

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CES 2021: Solar-powered TV remotes, electric air taxis and balcony beekeeping

Business Green

Every year it is the top event in the calendar for gadget geeks and cutting-edge tech enthusiasts, featuring an array of innovations from both household names and one-man-band start-ups alike. Samsung: Solar-powered TV remotes and upcycled smartphones. The remotes will also be manufactured from 24 per cent recycled plastic content.

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GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK

Green Tech Challenge

This article might come off as a darker note of the feel-good vibes of sustainable innovation - bear with me, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. On a lighter note, we have seen a lot of promising developments in the innovation of this industry. Writing this article, I made honesty a priority of mine.

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