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Bookmark or Share- 7 ways to boost e-waste recycling – and why it mattersWith currently only about one-fifth of the world's e-waste recycled, a World Economic Forum report underscores the need for systemic change to encourage industries to embrace the circular economy. Technological advancements continue to transform our world, but the result is a cascade of unwanted devices that are becoming the fastest-growing ...
- Why sustainable timber must become a core building materialAnd, not only does timber construction benefit the environment by helping to cut down carbon emissions by substituting for carbon-intensive materials, it can also create demand for wood from sustainable well-managed forests, thereby paying for management that reduces the likelihood of forest fires and providing habitat for wildlife.
- 5 innovators making the electric vehicle battery more sustainableThe mining of many of these materials can raise ethical and environmental concerns and some of these metals could face a global shortage given potential battery demand. Additionally, while nearly all - 99% - of lead batteries are recycled , few lithium ion batteries are .
- Recycling metals can help the mining industry tackle e-wasteThe sheer convenience of disposal, combined with a lack of incentives to separate out recyclable materials, can reinforce a throwaway culture that keeps recycling rates stubbornly low. To increase recycling rates it is essential to ensure that electronic products, batteries, solar panels and various plastic products are all properly recycled at ...
- Can we responsibly source post-consumer recycled plastic?Furthermore, governing entities, such as the EU, require a percentage of recycled materials, including post-consumer materials, in certain products. The post-consumer recycled plastics market is likely to grow from $15.42 billion in 2021 to $22.37 billion by 2028, at an impressive CAGR of 5.38% during the forecast period.
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