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Tesla's co-founder is pioneering a circular system for electric vehicle batteries

GreenBiz

This week, I've been thinking a lot about electric vehicle batteries and the massive potential for battery recycling and reuse. The industry needs to make the process of EV battery production, use, reuse and recycling much more efficient. Lithium-ion batteries are clearly a candidate for such innovative circular thinking. .

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Will the Future Be Zero Waste? What It Could Look Like in a Decade

The Environmental Blog

All waste will be disposed of via recycling or composting rather than landfills. That means commitment to turning all of our full trash bags into recycling bags full of material on its way to be turned into new goods, or compostable trash bags for our table scraps and yard waste. Source: Julia Sudnitskaya/Shutterstock. .

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20 Sustainable Business Practices for Your Workplace and Office

Green Business Bureau

Implement a Comprehensive Recycling Program . While your office is likely recycling its paper and plastics, you can take recycling to the next level by expanding your program to include glass and metals. If your local municipality doesn’t have recycling streams for glass and metals, reach out to waste management companies.

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Transforming India’s Urban Landscape: Smart Cities Embrace Green Building Concept

Econaur

The integration of solar power not only reduces carbon emissions but also enhances energy resilience and reduces dependency on conventional power grids. The integration of solar power not only reduces carbon emissions but also enhances energy resilience and reduces dependency on conventional power grids.

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25 Green Business Ideas for the Aspiring Ecopreneur

Green Business Bureau

Consumers need new options for less wasteful and less pollutive products, packaging, transportation, and energy. Wind power turbines and home battery systems might have a little more industry wiggle room. Compost and Food Waste Recycling. Clean Energy. Here are some excellent examples.

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Tesla’s co-founder is pioneering a circular system for electric vehicle batteries

AGreenLiving

Tesla’s co-founder is pioneering a circular system for electric vehicle batteries Katie Fehrenbacher Wed, 09/02/2020 – 01:30 This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about electric vehicle batteries and the massive potential for battery recycling and reuse.

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

Business Green

From solar-powered TV remotes and driverless cars, to home recycling robots, BusinessGreen has rounded up some of the most exciting green announcements at the influential exhibition. Samsung: Solar-powered TV remotes and upcycled smartphones. Plus the remotes will also be manufactured from 24 per cent recycled plastic content.