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"Researchers near 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels"
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Researchers near 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels - pv magazine Global
Researchers at the University of Newcastle have achieved almost 100% silver recovery from end-of-life solar panels using a proven mineral-processing technology they believe could make solar panel recycling more economically viable.

"Why Selling Your Phone Saves More Carbon Than Recycling It"
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Why Selling Your Phone Saves More Carbon Than Recycling It | Happy Eco News
Recycling an old phone might seem like the responsible thing to do, but it isn't always the best option. Almost all of a smartphone's lifetime carbon

"Bin sins: common recycling mistakes and how to avoid them"
#Australia #Recycling

Bin sins: common recycling mistakes and how to avoid them
With so many bins, and ever more complex packaging, recycling in Australia can be complicated and confusing. Here’s what not to do

"Recycling discarded solar panels could yield $1 trillion by 2060, analysis finds"
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Recycling discarded solar panels could yield $1 trillion by 2060, analysis finds
The world's rapid shift to solar power is creating a massive new waste problem, with up to 402 million tonnes (443 million tons) of discarded solar panels projected to accumulate globally by 2060, according to new research involving Adelaide University.

"Battery fires at recycling centres are costing UK £1bn a year, figures show"
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Battery fires at recycling centres are costing UK £1bn a year, figures show
Experts say fires caused by wrongly discarded lithium batteries, such as those in vapes, are putting lives at risk

"Soft plastic recycling laws have been delayed – an expert explains why"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment #Recycling

Soft plastic recycling laws have been delayed – an expert explains why
Our whole system is built to reward recyclability. But what actually matters is how much we’re manufacturing in the first place.

"Sweden could face 150,000 metric tons of end-of-life panels annually"
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Sweden could face 150,000 metric tons of end-of-life panels annually - pv magazine Global
Sweden decommissioned just 17 metric tons (MT) of solar panels in 2021, but a new industry roadmap warns that figure could reach 150,000 MT per year by around 2060, and says current recycling and reuse systems are not yet equipped to handle it.