Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 25, 2023

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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Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Digital systems can help track and reduce waste, increase recycling, and lower operational costs. The post Technology Key to Making Waste Management Sustainable appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The rankings list how each state fares on topics such as recycling, food waste, and landfill use. The post LawnStarter Ranks States for Waste Management Efforts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Earth 911

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Humans create a lot of waste, but when you throw something away, how much do. The post How Curbside Recycling Works appeared first on Earth911.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 27, 2022

Luckily, lithium-ion battery recycling research and development has been going on for years and there is an existing and growing repurposing and recycling system in North America for these components. Current lithium-ion battery collection, repurposing, and recycling network in North America. Slattery et al.

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Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Edible and compostable materials join recyclables as key components of the segment's growth. The post Sustainability Boosts Zero-Waste Packaging Market appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The deal is intended to enhance the use of data and automation to improve waste management and recycling rates for businesses. The post Roadrunner Acquires Compology Enhancing Recycling Management Systems appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The two-year project aims to increase recycling through existing bio-waster and treatment processes. The post UK Coalition Studies Compostable Packaging to Tackle Plastic Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientific American

MAY 14, 2024

This beer-making by-product could offer a sustainable way to isolate metals for recycling electronic waste

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Yale E360

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Seeking to cut down on methane pollution from organic waste, California is launching a statewide food waste recycling program in January, the largest such initiative in the United States, the Los Angeles Times reported. Read more on E360 ?.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Less than 10% of the global plastic waste produced to date has been recycled. The post Plastic Taxes Incentivize Recycling and Boost Government Revenue appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

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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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 1, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 2 PA Bulletin that MTM Trading LLC (Tagital) 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 DEP’s Electronics Waste Recycling webpage.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Less than 10% of the global plastic waste produced to date has been recycled. The post Plastic Taxes Incentivize Recycling and Boost Government Revenue appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 23, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 24 PA Bulletin announcing that Teclast 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 DEP’s Electronics Waste Recycling webpage.

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Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The rankings list how each state fares on topics such as recycling, food waste, and landfill use. The post LawnStarter Ranks States for Waste Management Efforts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The program is designed to collect and recycle polyester-based fabric waste. The post Takeback Program Aims to Boost Recycling in Textile Industry appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Yale E360

MAY 31, 2023

But critics say that by converting waste to petroleum feedstock, it will only perpetuate a dependence on fossil fuels. Proponents of a process called pyrolysis — including oil and gas companies — contend it will keep post-consumer plastics out of landfills and reduce pollution. Read more on E360 →

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 6, 2022

The Bumble Bee Seafood Company is eliminating an estimated 23 million pieces of plastic waste per year by becoming the first shelf-stable seafood brand to change its multipack can product packaging from shrink wrap to readily recyclable paperboard cartons.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 18, 2023

Increasing recycling rates in the United States presents a significant opportunity to address the growing issue of plastic waste.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 25, 2022

The post Atlanta Hawks Reaches One Million Pounds of Waste Diverted Using Recycling, Donation Practices appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Given the ever-increasing emphasis on sustainability, many stadiums are taking action to green their operations.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JUNE 8, 2022

With a focus on recyclables and efforts by industries such as food and beverage to reduce waste, the green packaging market is expected to grow quickly. The post Recycled Materials, Food Industry Drive Green Packaging Growth appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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NRDC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

EPA's Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grants program has awarded funds to prevent and recycle food waste across the country.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Only 10% of solar photovoltaic, or PV, panels are recycled today in the US, and the rest meet their inglorious end in the garbage heap. Among those that are recycled, very few have 100% of their material recovered. The EU requires manufacturers to handle the reuse and recycling of solar panels with no cost to consumers.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 1, 2022

California passes a law that requires plastic to be recycled at a rate of 65% by 2032. The post California Passes Nation’s Toughest Plastic Waste Law appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 8, 2024

On May 7, Reworld ™, in partnership with Goodwill Keystone Area , unveiled a new initiative to provide free electronic waste recycling across 22 central and southeast Pennsylvania counties. In 2023, Pennsylvania had only nine e-waste recycling sites that would accept any electronic device for recycling at no cost, without limitations.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The two-year project aims to increase recycling through existing bio-waster and treatment processes. The post UK Coalition Studies Compostable Packaging to Tackle Plastic Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 11, 2022

Unilever aims to recycle and reuse waste everywhere it can in its manufacturing processes as it continues to push sustainability in its operations. The post Unilever Focuses on Eliminating Waste from Manufacturing, Operations appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 19 PA Bulletin has banned the sale of electronic products by Proexpress Distribution, LLC in Pennsylvania as a result of non-compliance with the electronic waste recycling law. ( Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

This follows a demonstration project that began in July 2021 to collect plastic waste from the community through the Hefty EnergyBag program and convert the materials into ByBlocks. The post Boise Area Continues to Divert Hard-to-Recycle Plastics from Landfills appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 12, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 13 PA Bulletin that Eyoyo is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania as a result of its violation of the state electronics waste recycling law. ( Manufacturers must also pay an annual registration fee and submit a recycling plan and annual report.

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Earth 911

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As recycling and reuse programs evolve, you can positively impact your community by learning how. The post Tap The SWEEP Standard To Talk With Your Community Leaders About Waste Generation, Prevention and Recycling appeared first on Earth911.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JUNE 19, 2023

This collaboration represents a significant step toward contributing to a circular economy and increasing the availability of flexible packaging applications.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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. PRC is proud to help Pennsylvanians become environmental stewards by teaching government, businesses, and residents to waste less each day.” “An

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Increasing the reuse and recycling of batteries at their end of life is essential to increasing the sustainability of batteries and creating a circular economy. Recycling must ramp up. There are huge opportunities for recycling to decrease the need for newly mined materials in batteries. Source: Courtesy of Li-Cycle.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 20, 2023

By implementing a more efficient waste and recycling system, Petco can also save money on waste disposal and recycling costs, leading to cost savings. The post Petco Partners with Rubicon Global for Recycling Solutions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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