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California’s Progress Toward Recycling Policy for EV Batteries

Union of Concerned Scientists

As electric vehicle (EV) policies are implemented around the country, and sales continue to rise, a question many ask is if vehicle batteries are recycled. Yes, EV battery recycling is happening in facilities around the United States. Did the group propose recycling requirements? California is taking steps to change that.

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Penn State EarthTalks: Oct. 28 - Recycling As A Strategy To Increase Critical Minerals Supply

PA Environment Daily

Thandazile Moyo , assistant professor of energy and mineral engineering at Penn State, will give the talk, “Aligning with Recycling as a Strategy for Reliable Critical Metals Supply : Policies, Challenges, and Opportunities in the U.S.,” at 4:00 p.m. on October 28, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.

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Can EV Batteries Be Used Again?

Union of Concerned Scientists

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) on our roads has been increasing at an exceptional rate, reaching 9.5 million EVs sold around the world in 2023. At this point, there are several great options for the battery: it can be reused, repurposed, or recycled. In 2023, the median EV range reached 270 miles for 2023 models.

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DEP Bans Sale Of Wiltronic Corp (IVIEW) Electronic Products For Violating PA’s Electronic Waste Recycling Law; E-Waste Recycling Law Broken

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 16 PA Bulletin prohibiting the sale of electronic devices by Wiltronic Corp (IVIEW) as a result of violations of the Covered Device Recycling Act-- Pennsylvania’s electronics waste recycling law. ( Read more here. Read more here.

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Watt Comes Around Goes Around: Will California Do the Right Thing on EV Batteries?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Over the past year, I have written a lot about electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, answering common questions , reviewing the European Union’s gold standard battery recycling policy , and establishing principles for strong EV recycling policy generally. Electric vehicles are the future.

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Other 2023 N.C. Environmental Legislation

Smith Enviorment

December 19, 2023. The previous post covered significant water quality legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2023. This post briefly summarizes other 2023 environmental legislation. AIR QUALITY. Prohibit cap and trade programs for CO2 emissions. House Bill 259, Sec. A new statute section, G.S.

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PA Solar Center Hosts March 17 Webinar On Opportunities For PA In Solar Supply Chain, Solar Recycling And Reuse

PA Environment Daily

The PA Solar Center is hosting a March 17 webinar on Opportunities for Pennsylvania In The Solar Supply, Solar Recycling and Reuse from Noon until 1:15 p.m. We’ll be joined by We Recycle Solar and SolarRecycle.org to describe the current solar recycling and reuse landscape as well as emerging innovations in the solar recycling industry.