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"Can a pizza box go in the yellow bin – or not? An expert answers this and other messy recycling questions"
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"‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows"
#Plastic #Plastics #Recycling

‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows
Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.

This is pretty awesome, well done #Pembrokeshire CC!
Small electrical items now accepted in kerbside #recycling collections
https://newsroom.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/news/small-electrical-items-now-accepted-in-kerbside-recycling-collections

We sold about 200 items in our yard sale last Saturday, and today, I took two carloads of stuff to the donation site at our recycling centre. I feel like I'm being judged by the quality of my junk (" OH... we don't want that") even though I realize the community thrift store is flooded with donations and can't take everything. Only about 10% of my junk was deemed trash, so I'll take that as a win.
#Recycling #Donation

"Unique Miami Recycling Company Gives Discarded Shoes New Traction"
#Recycling #Shoes #Clothes

Unique Miami Recycling Company Gives Discarded Shoes New Traction
It was seen as a more environmentally friendly way to do business, but second-hand shoes is a good gig—the only competition is the landfill.

"Apple commits $500M to US-based rare-earth recycling firm MP Materials"
#Apple #Technology #Recycling

Apple commits $500M to U.S.-based rare earth recycling firm MP Materials | TechCrunch
The factory will develop a series of neodymium magnet manufacturing lines specifically designed for Apple products.

Die Recycling-Ralle aus der Familie der Rallen (Rallidae).
#RecyclingRalle #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon

"Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think"
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Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think
It's hard work soaking up sunlight to generate clean electricity. After about 25 to 30 years, solar panels wear out. Over the years, heating and cooling cycles stress the materials. Small cracks develop, precipitation corrodes the frame and layers of materials can start to peel apart.

"Plastic-Recycling Enzyme Discovered in Compost Heap Close to Commercialization Through German Startup"
#Plastic #Plastics #Germany

Plastic-Recycling Enzyme Discovered in Compost Heap Close to Commercialization Through German Startup
If successful, their 2030 plan will be four 350 cubic-meter reactors capable of processing 45,000 metric tons of PET plastic every year.

"A solar panel recycling scheme would help reduce waste, but please repair and reuse first"
#SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

A solar panel recycling scheme would help reduce waste, but please repair and reuse first
Older rooftop solar systems are being scrapped – often well before the end of their useful life. Establishing a product stewardship scheme is part of the solution.

"DIY plastic recycling made easy: How a global community is fighting plastic pollution"
#Recycling #Plastic #Plastics

"Safe and easy ways to recycle electricals – and even get money for your old gadgets"
#Electronics #Technology #Recycling