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What preparations need to be made to start a lithium battery recycling business?
Starting a lithium battery recycling business requires strategic planning and a significant investment, not just in financial resources, but in understanding industry requirements and technological advancements. Four key aspects need to be considered: market research, obtaining necessary permissions and certifications, financial planning, and proper lithium battery recycling plant. Firstly, ...
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Clewat was chosen to The Top 25 most innovative start-ups by the Nordic Cleantech Open
For 10 years the Nordic Cleantech competition has served as an observation tower for the up and coming cleantech innovation trends that will support the transition to a low carbon reality. The 10th Edition of the Nordic Cleantech Open received 139 applications from all corners of the Nordics and the Baltics, and now the Top 25 most innovative, promising and ready-to-scale companies have been ...
By Clewat Oy
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Green batteries for Europe? We’re leading the way, says Dr Andy Bush
The EU has published plans to update its batteries regulation. Commenting , Dr Andy Bush, Managing Director of the International Lead Association said: “These proposals are a welcome step towards Europe’s zero carbon objectives. A range of battery technologies will be required to achieve these objectives. We agree that all batteries placed on the EU market should be more sustainable, ...
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The demand for circular economy solutions is growing – Brightplus reports promising progress on its New Plastics Economy Global Commitments
Brightplus was among the early signatories to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme. Each signatory formally announces their commitment towards a circular economy, with practical goals to help achieve it. Brightplus now reports promising progress on its original commitments. As ...
By Brightplus
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Carpet Recycling UK Conference: Design for Recycling and the Circular Economy
Catch all the action at Carpet Recycling UK’s 2019 Annual Conference and Awards Event which opens at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium, Birmingham on Thursday July 18th. Taking the theme of ‘Design for Recycling and the Circular Economy’, this year’s event will cover innovations in carpet reuse and recycling techniques, as well as new developments in circular carpet design. The ...
By Axion Group
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Carpet Recycling UK: landfill diversion of carpet waste rises to 35%
More carpet waste in the UK was diverted from landfill in 2016 with 142,000 tonnes that were reused, recycled or recovered for energy, according to latest Carpet Recycling UK figures. This 14% increase on 2015 (125,000 tonnes) represents a diversion rate of 35% - up from just 2% in 9 years. Around 400,000 tonnes of waste carpet arise each year in the UK. Energy recovery increased by ...
By Axion Group
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European Organizations Issue Declaration on Waste Containing Nanomaterials
On April 13, 2016, the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), the European Environmental Citizens’ Organization for Standardization (ECOS), and the Oeko-Institut issued a press release announcing the availability of the Declaration on Waste Containing Nanomaterials. According to the press release, over 80 signatories have endorsed the Declaration, “demonstrating ...
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Environment: Commission refers ROMANIA to Court over failure to transpose legislation on end-of-life vehicles
The European Commission is referring Romania to the EU Court of Justice over its failure to transpose revised EU legislation on end-of-life vehicles into domestic law. The End-of-Life Vehicles Directive aims to make vehicle dismantling and recycling more environmentally friendly, prohibiting the use of certain hazardous substances in vehicles put on the market after 1 July 2003. The revised ...
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EPA: Every American, Business and Community Can Play a Role in Increasing Rate of Recycling
In advance of America Recycles Day, on November 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calls on communities, businesses, and individuals to leave the next generation a cleaner, safer and more stable world. The simple act of recycling reduces our country’s energy consumption, decreases our greenhouse gas emissions, and conserves our natural resources. This year, on America ...
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Environment: Commission takes Poland to Court over failings in end-of-life vehicles legislation
The European Commission is taking Poland to the EU Court of Justice for failing to properly implement EU legislation on end-of-life vehicles (ELV). The Commission has concerns about Poland's implementation of the collection and recycling system required. The End-of-Life Vehicles Directive aims to make vehicle dismantling and recycling more environmentally friendly. It sets clear quantified ...
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ENHESA in Dublin for a Seminar on European Waste Management
Are you an EHS Manager who would like to attend? Contact us today for your invitation and attendee for FREE if registered before November 25th! Overview of the Seminar The Revised Waste Framework Directive has created a new regulatory matrix for waste in Europe. How waste is regulated and “de-regulated” are subject to several new provisions. The duties of a waste producer have been ...
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AERC Recycling Solutions to Exhibit at 2013 Pennsylvania Recycling Industries Congress
The event is taking place at the State Capitol of Pennsylvania East Wing Rotunda on Tuesday, January 22 Flanders, NJ (PRWEB) January 18, 2013 AERC.com, Inc. (AERC Recycling Solutions), one of the largest electronics and Universal Waste recyclers in the United States, is scheduled to exhibit at the 2013 Pennsylvania Recycling Industries Congress event. The theme of the event is “Serving ...
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Extreme recycling in rural Japan little goes to waste in this environmentally conscious county
Imagine a community where residents voluntarily separate their household wastes into 24 discrete categories for recycling, where recycling centers are located in almost every neighborhood, and where local coordinators actively promote recycling and waste minimization. It’s happening now in Oizumi, a small rural community about 75 miles (120 km) northwest of Tokyo, Japan. Oizumi, like many ...
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IBWA’s New Video Tours PET Plastic Bottle Recycling Facility
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA)’s consumer website www.bottledwatermatters.com has released a new YouTube video, “Recycling Empty Plastic Bottles,” that gives consumers a good look at how a PET recycling facility converts more than two billion PET plastic bottles each year into useful materials. Most single-serve beverage bottles, food container ...
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First ultra-green, high performance LED personal task light unveiled by littlefootprint lighting
LittleFootprint Lighting, a California-based pioneer of sustainably designed LED task lighting products made in the USA from recycled materials, including plastic from e-waste, announced today the introduction of its high performance HeronLED Personal Task Light for corporate and home office environments. "The HeronLED gives buyers the first-ever opportunity to select truly sustainable task ...
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New research finds torrid growth in life cycle assessment
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a science-based method of analyzing the environmental impact of products or processes across their full life cycle, from the extraction of raw materials, through manufacture, use, recycling and disposal. Corporate interest in LCA is surging. LCA tool vendors and consultants are reporting sales growth of 30-40 percent annually and, by one measure, the number of ...
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Carpet Recycling UK gains many leads at Ecobuild 2011
Ecobuild 2011 exceeded all expectations for Carpet Recycling UK – the UK industry-backed association for recycling and reusing waste carpet – with more than 140 new contacts gained from across the supply chain at the London event. CRUK’s stand and seminar programme highlighting novel re-uses for carpet waste also generated several membership leads, including renewals and new ...
By Axion Group
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DNV opens doors to new `green` headquarters in US
DNV today announced the formal opening of its new 90,000 square-foot eco-friendly building in Katy, TX., that will house many of the global organization's North American businesses. The new facility is another step in DNV's increasing presence in US and Canada, with diverse business offerings in vital markets such as Energy, Healthcare, Climate Change, Food Safety, Maritime and ...
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