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Battery recycling shatters the myth of EV waste – ET Auto

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Cleaner electricity means a shorter payback period, but even in regions that still get electricity from coal, EVs eventually win out. Download ETAuto App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App The post Battery recycling shatters the myth of EV waste – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

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million metric tons of electronic waste in 2019, up more than 21% over five years, according to the United Nations’ most recent assessment. Only about 17% of that e-waste was recycled, and what happens to the rest can be detrimental for both human health and privacy. The world generated a record 53.6 We have so, so, so many devices.

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. Different that shale oil—i.e.,

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Recyclekaro to expand capacity to 75,000 tonne a year with new technology – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Recyclekaro , a prominent player in e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling in India, is gearing up to introduce India’s first Plasma Furnace Technology Unit for the extraction of high-value metals.

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How Eco-Friendly Transportation Boosts Business Success

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Manufacturing In the manufacturing industry, using green transportation processes leads to less waste and greater cost savings through increased operational efficiency. Encourage shared mobility to and from the business and use an employee shuttle to efficiently take employees to their destinations without wasting fuel or time.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling Maximizing Value at the End of a Car’s Life This article may contain affiliate links. Adherence to best practices in de-pollution, waste management and material recovery becomes imperative. Government agencies draft guidelines and standards central to responsible vehicle disposal and recycling.

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Why Electrifying the Supply Chain Is More Important Than Ever

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Adopting EVs promotes cleaner air, less waste and makes green energy commonplace. Their negative impact on the environment is too much to ignore. Slashing emissions is even more vital for last-mile deliveries, which comprise a prominent portion of that percentage.