Researchers have developed a process that dissolves lithium-ion batteries to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals used in the recycling process.
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Call for vape reform to protect waste industry
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is calling for urgent government action to address disposal of single use vapes.
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Surge in battery fires prompts warning
A surge in lithium-ion battery fires across New South Wales has prompted a warning to consumers to beware of sub-standard lithium-ion battery-powered devices.
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Ecocycle calls attention to light recycling challenges
As the demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions increases, so too does the need for proper recycling methods for both LED and mercury-bearing lights. Unfortunately, these lights continue to be thrown into general waste, rather than available recycling channels, says Zoltan Sekula, of e-waste recycler Ecocycle.
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$280,000 grant to help stop lithium-ion battery waste
A Griffith University researcher has received a $280,000 Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Seed Grant for a lithium-ion battery recycling and reclamation project.
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Recycal’s heavy metal recycling ambitions
Recycal has built a reputation focusing on specific products and niche markets. Now with more strings to the company bow it offers an integrated solution for recycling problematic and challenging heavy metal-bearing wastes.
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One week to go: Waste Expo 2023
Waste Expo Australia 2023 is one week away, with thousands of attendees expected to converge on the two-day conference and exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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NSW EPA launches waste disposal guide for diverse communities
Disposing of household problem waste is now easier for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in New South Wales thanks to an accessible, best-practice recycling guide.
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Clean Up Australia, WMRR call for vape producer responsibility
Clean Up Australia and the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) are calling on the Federal Government to enforce a producer responsibility scheme for the safe disposal of vapes.
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Renewable Metals secures funds to scale up battery recycling technology
Australian battery recycling start-up Renewable Metals has closed an $8 million investment round to scale and commercialise its lithium-ion battery recycling technology, backed by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Asia Pacific and US-based investors.
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