Charged

JANUARY 2, 2024

Toyota Motor North America is expanding its battery recycling network with Cirba Solutions, a battery recycling materials and management company. New automotive battery plant Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC) is also under construction and expected to open in 2025 with a $14-billion investment.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Dr Charlotte Stamper is Energy Infrastructure Lead at metal recycling expert EMR. As one of the companies working to recycle these turbines – and to create a sustainable, circular economy for the materials they contain – EMR is in a great position to correct this narrative.

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Charged

JULY 25, 2023

As numerous EV execs have told Charged in recent months, the “buy American” provisions of the IRA and BIL are driving massive investments in domestic mining and processing for EV battery raw materials. Now a similar gold rush appears to be gathering speed in the battery recycling field. Source: Reuters

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2021

million, including the help of PRN funding, the UK’s largest producer of damp-proof membranes is increasing its capacity for recycling ethylene-based plastics by 66 per cent. Mercers, which is based in Bolton, transforms plastic packaging waste into 100 per cent recycled damp-proof membrane. Thanks to an injection of £6.1

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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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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2021

PET plastic bottles collected at a recycling plant. Specialist PET (polyethylene terephthalate) recycler Enviroo has had its planning application approved for its first plastic recycling facility in the UK. The firm says the facility will be able to re-use 100% of the PET it takes in and help recycle some of the 4.9

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Plastic and glass recycling increase, paper and cardboard continues downward trend. Total household recycling rate 44.9%. tonnes recycled, 0.14 This is the eighth consecutive decrease in household waste landfilled since 2011 – and for the third consecutive year there was more Scottish waste recycled (1.1

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. percent gets recycled and used again. percent gets collected and recycled. We would need 1.5 Earths to sustainably support our current resource use.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

If IKEA can't resell an item, the company plans to recycle it or donate it to community organizations. . I think in a dream world, it is that every product that you would buy is coming from recycled materials that are closed-loop in our own supply chain. 24 through Dec. But getting there is a long journey.".

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With over 14,000 wind turbine blades expected to reach the end of their usable life within the next three years in the UK, recycling them will help the sector reduce its carbon footprint, according to the Wind Turbine Blade Recycling P2 report released by the Energy Transition Alliance.

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Grist

OCTOBER 1, 2022

When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.

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Recycling Recycling Plastics Recycled materials 90

The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

Use recyclable materials when possible. Using recyclable materials is an obvious starting point, admittedly, but one that needs highlighting. As the world continually shifts towards protecting the environment, more opportunities are present for the use of recyclable materials. Reward eco-friendly commuting.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Switching to green and local suppliers will improve your own green credentials and you should also look into the materials that your company is using and make improvements if possible, which could include becoming a paperless office. Increase Recycling. Use Energy-Efficient Equipment.

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Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Waste 352

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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AGreenLiving

MAY 18, 2020

In fact, LightArt is moving “from waste to watts” with its newest line of pendant light shades made from recycled materials. The process began with the question, “What can we do with falloff material?” These pendant shades shine a light on recycled materials. Read the rest here:Â .

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Business Green

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Chemically-recycled plastic could be in high demand by the end of this decade, major companies predict. A dozen of the world's largest consumer goods companies, including Mars, PepsiCo, Unilever, and Danone, have joined forces to signal that there is significant and growing demand for chemically recycled plastic from corporates across Europe.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Demand 75

The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

These boxes are made from sustainable materials and are recyclable, reducing the carbon footprint of shipping products. Besides choosing sustainable materials, reducing the overall use of packaging is another effective strategy. Less material used means less material that needs to use resources to be recycled.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Simpler Recycling initiative brings clarity on what kinds of waste will be collected and how often (image credit: Peter_Fleming / Shutterstock.com). The Simpler Recycling initiative – previously known as Consistent Collection – was generally welcomed by waste and environmental observers.

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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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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

One of its ambitions is to deliver “packages made entirely from renewable and/or recycled materials that are fully recyclable,” according to the company site. Pinheiro said Tetra Tak is investing millions of euros over the next four years in packaging innovation. And it seems to be moving toward that goal. “If

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Business Green

MAY 30, 2022

The manufacturer of soft drinks including Lucozade and Ribena is planning to use 100 per cent recycled plastic in the production of its 500ml bottles in Great Britain and Ireland by the end of the year, but it has also sent a warning to the industry that it faces ongoing shortages of recycled PET (rPET).

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Business Green

JANUARY 11, 2022

Leading bottled water brand rolls out new product in recycable cans and recycled plastic bottles. Bottled water brand Evian is to launch its first-ever sparkling water product, which will be available in both recyclable aluminium cans and 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Part of the demand is expected to be met by recycling, which could reduce the need for new mines. The IRA just accelerated this entire transition” of the battery supply chain, Redwood Materials Chief Executive JB Straubel told Reuters. Redwood Materials already has a partnership with Panasonic.

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Batteries Recycling Recycling Lithium 140

Business Green

MAY 10, 2021

Online electricals retailer AO has announced it will recycle plastic from old fridges for use in energy saving ventilation products, as part of a new effort to cut down on waste and establish a more circular business model. AO opened its first recycling facility in 2017 and now recycles more than 1.2

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

A positive Return On Investment (ROI) and Sustainability go hand in hand, as many sustainable business practices save money, create a competitive advantage, open new markets and attract customers and employees. Engineering, including product design, materials, and end-of-life management (e.g. Increased Sales. Waste Management.

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Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 158

Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

You may be finding yourself at a stand still worried about the initial cost of investing in this endeavor. With some purpose-driven employees, dedication and a simple 8-step plan, any organization no matter how big or small can become green certified with little to no initial investment. No worries!

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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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AGreenLiving

MARCH 9, 2021

Reduce, reuse, recycle, register? Ash Earl Tue, 03/09/2021 – 00:05 Consumer interest in the use of recycled materials, so-called recyclates, is on the rise. Patagonia, for example, recently declared that 68 percent of its offerings use recycled materials.

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Business Green

MAY 18, 2020

Waste and resource giant Viridor has today announced that it has commenced feasibility work on a new project that would allow 30,000 tonnes of previously unrecyclable thin film plastic to be processed each year using a new technology that makes such materials 'infinitely recyclable'.

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Plastics Recycling Recycling Biodegradable 75

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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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

There are many factors to consider before investing into eco-friendly materials and manufacturing methods. What materials will you need to build the house? To reduce your embodied energy rate, use materials that are natural, local, recycled and reusable. Renewable energy.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 12, 2022

The primary purpose of the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) should be to provide evidence of recycling and monitor progress towards meeting targets. But the PRN is also designed as a funding mechanism to encourage higher recycling levels when there is a risk of the targets not being met. An integrated system.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 13, 2022

Many people recycle rubbish without putting too much thought into it. Having solar panels installed is a long-term investment, and despite you paying more initially to set them up, you will save more money in the long run. Purchase recycled furniture. People are becoming more enlightened on the need to be eco-friendly.

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Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor Recycling 378

Charged

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

KSP and FREYR have invested $70 million in convertible notes with 24M. 24M’s SemiSolid technology reduces the number of steps required to manufacture battery cells, but still uses conventional lithium-ion raw materials.

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Batteries Recycled materials Lithium Recycling 126

GreenBiz

MAY 19, 2020

Rebuilding recycling to go circular. The circular economy is a solution for our future health and wellness and recycling has a vital role to play. A circular economy is not possible without recycling, yet it can’t happen through recycling alone. The Recycling Partnership’s 2020 State of U.S. Keefe Harrison.

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Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Waste 530

Business Green

AUGUST 16, 2022

Wagamama is removing most of the plastic from the packaging used in its food deliveries and shifting instead to fully recyclable materials, in a move the restaurant chain claims could remove up to 330 tonnes of virgin plastic from its supply chain each year.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 30, 2021

One of the projects, AACEAM Ambiental, collects plastics from the Amazon rivers and other natural areas, and sorts and recycles it. With further funding, the project aims to expand the activities to other municipalities, increasing, by up to 70%, the amounts collected and recycled. All aboard with AACEAM Ambiental.

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