Charged

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Noveon’s EcoFlux magnets make use of recycled materials and offer a secure supply chain solution to support a range of applications including electric vehicles, wind turbines, robots, motors, pumps and military systems that are key to energy efficiency, electrification and national security.

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Recycled materials Automotive Electric vehicle Recycling 118

GreenBiz

JANUARY 28, 2021

Most new clothing , regardless of if it is made with recycled material, will go to landfill unless nascent solutions are scaled. In addition to the economic impact of recycling, companies should consider the environmental impact that comes with how their packaging is recycled. End uses vary by resin.

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Recycling Recycling Packaging Plastics 488

GreenBiz

JUNE 15, 2020

Then the pandemic hit, and the market changed — characterized by higher demand for single-use packages and bags, and lower availability of recycled materials. Companies have more goals for designing for recycling and recovery, and increasing recycled content than other packaging issues.

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Packaging Sustainability Recycling Recycling 479

TechXplore

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In H&M's flagship Paris store it is hard to find clothes that don't claim to be made from "recycled materials".

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Recycling Recycling Fashion Recycled materials 170

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In fashion, which has dealt with criticism of horrible working conditions for decades , we need more brands that not only offer sustainably sourced apparel (from recycled material to fair labor), but also sell it at an affordable price point. . Third, act on the input from BIPOC communities.

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Sustainability Climate change Education Recycled materials 521

Green Living Guy

JULY 19, 2022

Recycling is the process of converting waste or used materials into reusable elements. Today, a lot of money and energy is spent on waste management. Meanwhile, when a used product is recycled, it saves the cost of managing that particular waste.

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Recycled materials Recycling Recycling Waste 52

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

A circular supply chain for wind turbines in Scotland is one step closer, says sustainable materials firm EMR, thanks to a pilot processing centre the group has opened at its Glasgow South Street site.

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Recycling Recycling Wind power Recycled materials 279

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Once operational, the firm says over 90% of its plastics exports will now be recycled domestically, reducing total UK plastic exports by up to 8%. In contrast, the offshore wind sector has 15 year “contracts for difference” that guarantee a fixed price for energy suppliers, giving them confidence and security to invest in new wind farms.

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Plastics Waste Waste Recycling 298

Charged

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Dragonfly Energy, maker of Battle Born Batteries, in collaboration with battery recycling pioneer Aqua Metals , has reported a significant advance in its quest for sustainable lithium-ion battery production. Vick Singh, Director of R&D for Dragonfly Energy. Source: Dragonfly Energy

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Recycled materials Lithium Recycling Recycling 59

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The raw materials extracted from the mattresses will then go to re-processors and manufacturers, mostly within 40 miles of the facility, helping support the regional economy and reduce the carbon footprint involved in the process. Some fibres are even mixed with Kevlar to make stab-proof vests.

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Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Waste 246

GreenBiz

JUNE 30, 2020

For example, as the world reopens after shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company plans to reduce the energy it uses in its retail stores as it related to lighting and heating. We are also having interest from companies that work with new materials. But stakeholders in this work are trying to get to work.

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Recycling Recycling Carbon-neutral Building Energy Monitoring 399

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

DRX materials are seen as a promising alternative to the regular layered structure of conventional cathode materials, as they increase the capacity of the cathode, allowing development of higher energy density rechargable Lithium ion batteries.

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Upcycling Batteries Recycling Recycling 262

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

By recovering and adding value to waste derived from lignocellulosic feedstock, the project aims to: Reduce the levels of waste being sent to landfill.

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Waste Waste Plastics Biotech 281

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 10, 2022

Through its industry experience and investment in the facility, Levenseat says it will introduce new, innovative processes to ensure more of this waste stream is recovered for recycling with remaining un-recyclable materials converted into fuel.

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Recycling Recycling Investment Waste 264

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2022

What remains is incinerated, i.e., “recycled” through energy recovery. Environmental organizations such as the Friends of the Earth Germany estimate that less than 16% of the recyclable waste earmarked for recycling in Germany can be reused.

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Waste Waste Recycling Recycling 340

Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Three key areas of notable success have focused on recycled materials, the creation of a sustainable office culture, and their vast – and vitally important – community involvement. Recycled Materials Instead of throwing out old machines, they put them to good use.

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Recycled materials Sustainability Recycling Recycling 153

Charged

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Aqua Metals has developed a novel battery recycling process. 6K Energy produces sustainable materials for lithium-ion batteries. The MOU includes a proposed supply agreement for recycled materials from Aqua Metals to meet the critical mineral needs of the 13,000-tonnes-per-year PlusCAM facility.

Batteries 119

Batteries Recycling Recycling Lithium 119

GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

The automaker’s sustainability goals include sourcing energy only from renewable sources and getting at least half the materials in its vehicles from recycled, bio-based or renewable origins — by 2030 in the U.S. The company has since whipsawed between its wholesale-energy legacy of fossil fuels and greener horizons.

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Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 505

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

A UK-based demonstration plant that generates industrial biotechnology sugars and other recycled material streams from the paper and card in mixed household waste has come online in May 2022. The products will be used in the production of several high-performance bio-based materials.

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Waste Waste Biotech Biotechnology 245

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Furnace used in steel making: Among the funding recipients was a programme that uses machine learning to improve energy efficiency and material loss in this sector. million in Government funding to help improve energy efficiency, productivity and sustainability of manufacturing processes.

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Technology Energy Energy Innovation 130

Renew Economy

JANUARY 11, 2023

Norwegian duo announces plans to use sustainable and recyclable materials in the construction of floating offshore wind turbines. The post Novel floating wind turbine design to use recyclable aluminium appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Construction 99

Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

GE Research, GE Renewable Energy, and LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy business were recently selected by the US Department of Energy (DoE) to research the design and manufacture of 3D printed wind turbine blades. This article was originally posted on Power Engineering International and was republished with permission.

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Recycled materials Wind power Recycling Recycling 99

GreenBiz

MAY 26, 2021

The Impact Dashboard model’s outcomes and impacts associated with preferred materials sourcing — and environmental indicators of greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and fossil-based energy use is modeled using the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MCI).

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Charged

OCTOBER 21, 2024

US-based battery recycling materials and management company Cirba Solutions has been selected to enter negotiations with the US Department of Energy for up to $200 million in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the construction of its lithium-ion processing facility in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Batteries Lithium Recycled materials Recycling 111

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

A key area where businesses can focus their carbon reduction efforts is manufacturing processes, both in terms of energy usage and the carbon footprint of raw materials. Steel is also the most recycled engineering material per ton, with an inherent capability for repeated reuse and little-to-no change in quality.

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Carbon Plastics Building Energy Monitoring Recycling 234

Green Technology

APRIL 2, 2025

Advancing Carpet Recycling in Californias Public Sector with CARE Californias public sector institutionsstate and local government agencies, schools, and collegesplay a crucial role in advancing sustainability goals through responsible waste management.

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Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Waste 52

Charged

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The unique feature of the plant in Salzgitter, Germany is that it only recycles batteries that can no longer be used for other purposes. Before the battery is recycled, an analysis determines whether it is still powerful enough to be given a second life in mobile energy storage systems. Source: Volkswagen.

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Recycling Recycling Batteries Recycled materials 132

Green Business Bureau

JUNE 30, 2021

The effects of said practices are costly: Poor materials can pollute their surrounding environment. Poor materials can prove to be dangerous to the health of those within the home. Poor materials are inefficient, wasting both water and energy. Certain materials are difficult to dispose of and cannot be reused.

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Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 128

Business Green

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Greggs has today served up its first ever sustainability plan, setting out a menu of pledges to drive down food waste, boost its use of renewable energy, and improve the environmental credentials of its high street outlets. Bakery chain's first ever sustainability plan sets broad aim to become a 'carbon neutral, zero waste business'.

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Waste Waste Carbon-neutral Recycled materials 96

Envirotec Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

As we decarbonise the grid, and as our buildings become more energy efficient, we will reach the stage where operational carbon will no longer be the focus. Each material, and the difference in emissions from recycled to virgin vary. In its place will be embodied carbon.

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Carbon Plastics Recycled materials Construction 147

Solar Industry

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Qcells has announced a partnership with SOLARCYCLE to recycle the company’s decommissioned, owned and installed solar panels in the U.S. Recycled materials from Qcells’ panels, such as aluminum, silver, copper, silicon and low-iron glass are set to be reused in the domestic supply chain for future manufacturing.

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Recycling Recycling Recycled materials Waste 105

Charged

JULY 13, 2023

Japan-based battery AESC recently broke ground for a clean-energy-powered battery plant in Florence County, South Carolina. The company says it aims to rely on responsible sources for critical battery materials and to increase its use of recycled materials. Construction has commenced on the 1.5-million-square-foot

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Batteries Recycled materials Construction Electric vehicle 98

Alternative Energy News

APRIL 2, 2015

The 100 square meter residential units are made of up to 98% recycled materials; including the laminate timber and aluminum hull. Environment and Sustainability | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar Power Designed by renowned Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and produced by EcoFloLife, the WaterNest 100 is an eco-friendly floating housing unit.

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Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Recycled materials Energy Monitor 91

Charged

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The software can support V1G, a unidirectional technology that can send energy back into the grid when needed, or V2G, a bidirectional recharging protocol. Drivers will eventually be able to sell the energy stored in their vehicle’s batteries back to the power grid, the group said. Source: Nissan

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Batteries Power grid Recycled materials Demand 114

Hydrogen Fuel News

AUGUST 9, 2024

It’s achieved this goal largely by reducing its carbon footprint, including lowering the use of resources, reusing existing infrastructure, and powering all venues with renewable energy. What’s more, the near 11,000 seats that serve as the venue’s temporary stands have been made from recycled materials.

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Sustainability Recycled materials Carbon Recycling 120

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

With Our Responsible Journey, Samsonite strives to lead the lifestyle bag and travel luggage industry across key sustainability indicators, including the use of recycled materials in its products and packaging and achieving carbon neutrality across its owned and operated facilities.

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Carbon-neutral Sustainability Recycling Recycling 430

Energy Central

MARCH 13, 2023

Regulations that force battery makers to use a minimal amount of recycled material are being considered, especially in countries keen to accelerate their energy transition and develop exportable expertise in the decarbonization space.

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Recycled materials Recycling Recycling Energy 58