Recycling
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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
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How to Boost Recycling
Reward consumers with discounts, deals, and social connections
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When It’s Better to Demolish an Old House than to Patch It Up
A question about the merits of buying a tear-down prompt some thoughts on recycling and landfills
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Controls on Plastic Waste Are Getting More Stringent
As more developing countries reject plastic waste exports, wealthy nations seek solutions at home
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More Waste, Less Recycling in U.S.
Other developed nations produce relatively less solid waste and recycle more of it, report says
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U.S. Recycling Efforts Stumble as Chinese Trade Rules Sink In
As the market for recycled materials shrinks, more communities turn to waste-to-energy plants and landfills
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Green Tech and Rare Earth Elements
Solar and wind energy and electric vehicles depend on rare earth elements. Here's how to source them sustainably
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New York City Bans Foam Food and Beverage Containers
The new policy, which took effect this month, will mean less litter on city streets and cleaner rivers and bays
