Recycling
Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it
Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it Water recycling is crucial for space stations and long-duration missions, as it helps conserve resources and reduce waste. The International Space Station (ISS) has a state-of-the-art water recovery system that recovers over 90% of the […]
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Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains
Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains Recycling solar panels is harder than it seems due to their complex design and materials, making it difficult to break them down and recover valuable components. The cost of recycling a solar panel can be three to four times higher […]
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Critical minerals don’t belong in landfills – microwave tech offers a cleaner way to reclaim them from e-waste
Critical minerals don’t belong in landfills – microwave tech offers a cleaner way to reclaim them from e-waste Current e-waste recycling methods are too costly or hazardous to recover critical minerals like gallium, indium, and tantalum from discarded electronics. A new technology using microwaves has been developed at West Virginia University to reclaim these valuable […]
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How single-stream recycling works − your choices can make it better
How single-stream recycling works − your choices can make it better Single-stream recycling makes it easy for consumers to recycle, but behind the scenes, complex sorting systems and contamination lead to a significant percentage of materials ending up in landfills. The biggest challenge in plastic recycling is contamination, which can be caused by food residue, […]
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Lime will recycle bike and scooter batteries with Redwood Materials
Lime will recycle bike and scooter batteries with Redwood Materials Lime, the largest bike- and scooter-sharing company in the world, has partnered with Redwood Materials to recycle its lithium-ion batteries. The recycling process involves a chemical recycling step that strips out reusable materials like nickel, cobalt, and copper, which can then be reintegrated into the […]
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Plastic pyrolysis − chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat
Plastic pyrolysis − chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat Large proportions of plastic waste don't get recycled. Westend61 via Getty Images Plus In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It’s now about 400 million tons – an increase of nearly 20,000%. As a material, it […]
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