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How are EV batteries (actually) recycled?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Electric Vehicle (EV) battery recycling is crucial to a sustainable, electrified transportation system. A substantial portion of key minerals for electrifying could come from recycled batteries by 2050, dramatically reducing the need for new mining. The recycler takes the battery pack apart into smaller modules.

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Upcycling Plastic Waste Into Graphite Could Facilitate Transition To Electric Vehicles, Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

By Jennifer Matthews, Penn State News Upcycling plastic waste into graphite, used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, could positively contribute to the global economy, preserving resources, saving energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to Penn State researchers. president and CEO.

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July 8 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

EDF Action: Pennsylvania Consumers, Labor, Legislators Highlight Cost, Climate Benefits Of Electric Vehicles PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In June Now Available DEP Invites Comments At Hearings On Aug.

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115 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

[PaEN] -- Inquirer: A Feast At A North Philly Garden Celebrates Community Growing Power Of ‘Green People’ Over ‘Cement People’ -- Western PA Conservancy, Grow Pittsburgh Offer Community Garden Materials, Help Keeping Gardens Growing, Deadline To Apply Aug. American Eagle Outfitters Made Time’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies List -- PA Assn.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Man Killed In Storm Cleanup Accident Was Eagle Scout In Westmoreland -- Westmoreland Pollinator Partners, Penguin Court Invite Entries To 4th Annual Pennsylvania Pollinator Photo Challenge [PaEN] -- PA Resources Council Invites Entries Into Lens On Litter Photo Contest By Oct.

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 5.12.22

PA Environment Daily

. -- Existing Technologies Can Help World Meet Agricultural Methane Targets By 2030 [PaEN] -- Scranton Times: Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant Owner Talen Energy Supply Files For Bankruptcy -- Post-Gazette: Allegheny County Health Hears From Activists, Steel Workers On New Coke [Coal] Oven Regulations -- WESA: Environmentalists, U.S.