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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: WHY ARE WE STILL PRODUCING PLASTIC?

Cleannovate

Some might say that we can recycle plastics into other products like building blocks, diesel etc However, is this form of recycling- also called chemical recycling- really sustainable? Most plastics are a by-product of petroleum refining, which make their presence a guarantee as long as we use fossil fuels.

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Biotrend Energy to Use Honeywell Technology in Plastics Recycling Factory

Environment + Energy Leader

Biotrend Energy will use Honeywell’s UpCycle Process Technology in its planned plastics recycling factory in Turkey. The post Biotrend Energy to Use Honeywell Technology in Plastics Recycling Factory appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Upcycling of photovoltaic waste graphite into high performance graphite anode

Environmental News Bits

Upcycling of photovoltaic waste graphite into high performance graphite anode. link] Abstract High-value recycling of photovoltaic waste graphite (WG) is an effective path to achieve carbon neutrality. However, the current most … Continue reading Upcycling of photovoltaic waste graphite into high performance graphite anode

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How to Make Your Halloween More Eco-Friendly

Ocean Conservancy

Use natural decorations like pumpkins, corn stalks and dried leaves, and make reusable decorations using fabric or cardboard, or get crafty with upcycled items you already have at home. The afterparty Compost, reuse, recycle: Skip the trash! They’re not recyclable, so make sure they end up in the trash.

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Carbon Rivers makes wind turbine blade recycling and upcycling a reality with support from DOE

Environmental News Bits

A new fiberglass recycling technology is helping to develop a circular wind turbine economy while creating jobs and revitalizing a historic site. Read the full story from U.S.

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DOWNCYCLE, RECYCLE, UPCYCLE

Cleannovate

Picture an elegant plastic paper packaging. After disposal, what happens to it? Three options might arise… First, it could be reformed into cheap straws… Secondly, it could be reused to make another paper bag… Lastly, it could be reformed into a casing for a computer. These three scenarios look the same but their differences are […]

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