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Strategies for recycling of solar panels — ScienceDaily

Researchers have conducted the first global assessment into the most promising approaches to end-of-life management for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. Source: Strategies for recycling of solar panels — ScienceDaily Read More…

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Commentary: Absence of scrap makes the world grow fonder – Recycling Today

Epidemic-related and political restrictions in scrap supply have helped demonstrate the value of secondary commodities. Source: Commentary: Absence of scrap makes the world grow fonder – Recycling Today Read More…

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Nearly 150 companies now part of Apple repair program – E-Scrap News

Apple this month described the growth of a program that provides some official repair resources to certain repair shops. The initiative is separate from the company’s authorized repair service. The company last summer introduced the Independent Repair Provider Program, which …

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Episode 67: Is Textile Recovery A Roadmap to Circularity?

Adler spoke about the textile waste problem, the interesting nexus of plastic and textiles, the role of the fashion industry in circularity and more. Source: Episode 67: Is Textile Recovery A Roadmap to Circularity? Read More…

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Groups look for ‘unified path’ to boost thermoform recycling – Plastics Recycling Update

Several recycling industry trade associations will collaborate on a study to try to move the needle on recovery of PET thermoforms. The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) announced the project in a July 9 press release. The goal of the study, …

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First Person Perspective: ‘Plastic Wars’ missed the economic angle; our industry should not – Resource Recycling News

At this point, no informed person can honestly deny the world’s plastic waste issue. Researchers have delivered sobering statistics about the amount of plastics ending up in waterways. Media outlets have offered a regular stream of stories and imagery, mobilizing …

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Diageo lifts a pulp-based bottle to recycling – Recycling Today

Spirits firm says its molded pulp bottle will be “fully recyclable in standard waste streams.” Source: Diageo lifts a pulp-based bottle to recycling – Recycling Today

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Closed Loop Partners program to research advanced recycling technologies – Recycling Today

The Advanced Recycling Innovator Program connects nine companies that offer advanced recycling technologies. Source: Closed Loop Partners program to research advanced recycling technologies – Recycling Today

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Closed Loop Partners Launches Advanced Recycling Innovator Program | Waste360

Closed Loop Partners are launching the Advanced Recycling Innovator Program as part of a broader Advancing Circular Systems for Plastics Initiative. Source: Closed Loop Partners Launches Advanced Recycling Innovator Program | Waste360

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Meet the Technology that Makes Chemical Recycling Work | Waste360

There are a number of chemical recyclers pitching proprietary technologies whereby wasted plastics can be converted to one of several categories. Source: Meet the Technology that Makes Chemical Recycling Work | Waste360