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How Many Minerals Do We Really Need for EV Batteries? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

By investing in battery recycling, EV efficiency, charging, battery innovation, and more choices of transportation modes. These attainable strategies reduce the overall minerals needed to electrify and make it easier to meet demand with recycled materials. million metric tons of newly mined lithium from 2025 to 2050. Dunn et al.,

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California’s Push to Close the EV Battery Loop

Union of Concerned Scientists

When an EV retires, the battery can be recycled and the materials recovered to make new batteries. The California bill includes the following important aspects of a recycling policy: Creates a framework where manufacturers are responsible for the end-of-life management of batteries they produce.

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PA Resources Council Hosts Nov. 14 Webinar On Learning To Recycle Right In Celebration Of America Recycles Day

PA Environment Daily

Join PA Resources Council in celebrating America Recycles Day by taking part in a free 60-minute webinar on November 14 providing practical tips on Recycling Right starting at 6:00 p.m. pounds of waste each day, but there are easy ways to reduce this number and to recycle much of what we can’t avoid wasting,” said Spielman.

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DEP Bans Sale Of Impecca Electronics 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 March 1 PA Bulletin announcing that Impecca is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania as a result of its violation of the state electronics waste recycling law. ( For more information on this program, visit DEPs Electronics Waste Recycling webpage.

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DEP To Hold Nov. 19 Public Meeting On Blythe Recycling & Demolition Site Landfill Permit Renewal In Schuylkill County

PA Environment Daily

On October 28, Department of Environmental Protection and its Office of Environmental Justice announced the agency will host a November 19 public meeting to answer questions from the public with concerns regarding the Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site (BRADS) in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. Related Article: -- DEP To Hold Nov.

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MLB hits sustainability out of the park: Green initiatives shine at the 2024 World Series

Environmental News Bits

MLB’s Green Teams are back for the 2024 Series, setting an example on recycling with an expected diversion of over 75 tons of waste from landfills. Read the full story at E+E Leader.

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PA Resources Council To Hold Nov. 9 Household Chemical Collection Event Sponsored By PPG & Pittsburgh Penguins; Last Of The Season

PA Environment Daily

This final PRC household chemical collection of 2024 – presented in partnership with PPG and Pittsburgh Penguins – will take place on Saturday, November 9, from 9:00 a.m. Hazelwood Green marks the ninth event of the 2024 season, which has included chemical collections in Allegheny, Beaver, Cambria, Fayette and Washington counties.

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