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"‘We like it a lot’: how Romania created its hugely popular deposit return scheme"
#Romania #Recycling

A distressing story about how #car battery #recycling (not of the electric car ones!) poisons workers and people across the planet, and companies have known this for 3 decades.
Lead, the ignored matter.

The Auto Industry’s Lead Recycling Program is Poisoning People
We documented the toxic fallout of a green technology.

"Only nine countries doing well on municipal waste recycling, EU auditors say"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Recycling

EU countries falling behind on municipal waste recycling, auditors say
The European Court of Auditors says a frail recycling industry, poor funding management and insufficient funds are all major obstacles.

"Japanese Scientists Recycle PTFEs with Electron Beam Plastic Recycling"
#Japan #Recycling
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Japanese Scientists Recycle PTFEs with Electron Beam Plastic Recycling | Happy Eco News
Electron beam plastic recycling breakthrough from Japanese scientists cuts Teflon recycling energy use by 50%, transforming forever chemicals into valuable gases at commercially viable costs.

I took some renovation debris to our local recycling centre yesterday and picked up a bag for small batteries. I like how the design is Halloween inspired.
#Recycling

Die europäische #Plastikindustrie verfehlt ihr selbst gestecktes #Recyclingziel für 2025 deutlich.
Geplant waren 1,2 Mio. t recycelter #Kunststoff durch chemisches

Plastikindustrie verfehlt Recyclingziel deutlich
Die europäische Plastikindustrie hatte angekündigt, das Recycling von Plastik bis 2025 deutlich zu steigern. Nach NDR-Recherchen wird dieses Ziel aber weit verfehlt. Damit gerät auch das Klimaziel der Branche in Gefahr.

"EU produces 35.3kg of plastic packaging waste per person each year: Which country recycles the most?"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Recycling

Verrückt.
Ein Hersteller ruft zum #Speichertausch auf – auch für Geräte von 2020. Der Werbeslogan verspricht Fortschritt, doch die funktionsfähigen #Batteriespeicher landen im #Recycling

Batterierecycling: Aus Alt macht Neu oder schmeißt es am besten gleich weg
Mit einem Speicher-Tausch wirbt ein Unternehmen aus dem Oberallgäu. Was sich erstmal ganz super anhört, ist im Grunde reine Augenwischerei.

"Co-op trials in-store coffee pod recycling with Podback"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #COOP #Recycling
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"Recyclers Switch from Smelting to Solvents, Recovering Precious Metals from E-waste with Fewer Emissions"
#Recycling #EWaste

Recyclers Switch from Smelting to Solvents, Recovering Precious Metals from E-waste with Fewer Emissions
The UN estimated that some three-fourths of all e-waste didn't enter recycling streams, leaving an estimated $62 billion in metals behind

"MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts "
#Cars #Vehicles #Recycling

MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts 
New law incentivises more sustainable design, recycling, and reuse of car parts while reducing waste and raw material dependency. #EuropeNews

"Tire Recycling Innovations Turn Waste Into Effective Highway Noise Solutions"
#Tyres #Cars #Vehicles #Recycling

Tire Recycling Innovations Turn Waste Into Effective Highway Noise Solutions | Happy Eco News
Tire recycling innovations by Czech company mmcité+ transform waste into highway noise barriers. The 'Noba' project reduces traffic noise by 10 decibels, lasts longer than concrete alternatives, costs less over time, and involves communities in design while keeping millions of tires from polluting landfills and waterways.

"Scientists Develop Cigarette Butt Asphalt to Build Stronger Roads"
#Roads #Recycling
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Scientists Develop Cigarette Butt Asphalt to Build Stronger Roads | Happy Eco News
Scientists in Spain and Italy are developing cigarette butt asphalt by turning discarded cigarette filters into road-strengthening pellets. The innovation makes asphalt more durable, extends road lifespans, and reduces toxic waste in the environment. Pilot projects show promise for scaling, offering cities a sustainable solution to improve infrastructure and cut pollution.

"First Solar Furnace to Recycle Steel Can Melt Metal with Sunshine in 2 Hours"
#Recycling #Steel

First Solar Furnace to Recycle Steel Can Melt Metal with Sunshine in 2 Hours
The Swiss import most of the steel they use, including 15,800 metric tons for the watchmaking industry alone.

"Waitrose partners with Polytag to capture data on plastic recycling"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Waitrose #Recycling

"Ireland surpasses 2 GW of installed solar capacity"
#Ireland #SolarPower #Energy #Recycling

Ireland surpasses 2 GW of installed solar capacity
Ireland's national solar capacity has risen to 2.1 GW as buildout has accelerated since the first utility-scale project came online in April 2022.