Recycling
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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