Recycling
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High Hopes for Advanced Plastics Recycling
But the process, called pyrolysis, has plenty of critics
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As Solar Panels Age Out, Recyclers Hope to Cash In
Solar panels have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years and contain valuable metals, including silver and copper
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Shrinking Supplies of Old Newspapers Challenge Cellulose Manufacturers
Recycled cardboard boxes are stepping into the breach
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Using Salvaged Building Materials
The idea is attractive, but reuse is often hard to implement
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Exploring the “Dark Side” of Solar Power
Challenges remain for an all-renewable energy future, but answers are on the horizon
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Europe’s Drive to Slash Plastic Waste Moves Into High Gear
The EU will ban a host of throwaway plastic items next month while boosting the recycling market
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In Europe, Backlash Grows Over Incinerating Garbage
After years of supporting waste-to-energy plants, the EU confronts their role in carbon emissions
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Designing Batteries for Easier Recycling
Batteries are in high demand, but manufacturers aren't paying enough attention to a potential e-waste crisis
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Covid-19 Is Laying Waste to Many U.S. Recycling Programs
The pandemic has disrupted an already unsettled industry and prompted some communities to suspend programs altogether
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Researchers Warn of Tsunami of Obsolete Solar Panels
Currently, there are no standards in place for dealing with solar panels that have reached the end of their service life
