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E-Waste is a Cybersecurity Problem, Too

Cars That Think

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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DOE’s Manufacturing Institute to award $35M to support R&D in recycling, reuse and remanufacturing

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Reducing EMbodied-Energy and Decreasing Emissions (REMADE) Manufacturing Institute announced approximately $35 million to support research and development (R&D) that will enable US manufacturers to increase the recovery, recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing of plastics, metals, electronic waste, and fibers.

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Sharing Insights for a Better Future – Hubject ICNC 2022 Berlin

Driivz

The entire conference was paper-free with no wasteful disposables, with unique EV Plug & Charge demonstration spots and other innovative access to EV chargers. Feeling proud to be Part of Thriving EV Charging Community. The EV Charging Industry – Key Take-aways.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Clean Fleet Report

Adherence to best practices in de-pollution, waste management and material recovery becomes imperative. Individual Perks Scrap car recycling extends personal gains beyond the horizon. Beyond the potential for financial incentives, it paves the way for a cleaner environment and champions the circular economy.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

Cars That Think

As we try to objectively study nature, we are often reminded of how natural forces affect us personally. When we turn up the heat in our homes and workplaces, we must balance our personal need for warmth with the global impact of burning fossil fuels like oil, gas, coal, and biomass. But we also have to cut emissions from heating.”

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Green Motorsports: The Indy 500 Greens Up Its Act

Clean Fleet Report

Renewable natural gas made from organic waste is not a fossil fuel and does not involve drilling, making it appealing. So we let them know there is a less expensive and cleaner option. It fits perfectly with the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 as it addresses climate warming.

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2nd Time Programs for Impaired EV Batteries – E-Vehicleinfo

Baua Electric

The foundations serve as in response to the concept that of Prolonged Manufacturer Accountability (EPR) the place the manufacturers (together with importers) of batteries are liable for assortment and recycling/refurbishment of misuse batteries and worth of recovered fabrics from wastes into pristine batteries.