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California’s Progress Toward Recycling Policy for EV Batteries

Union of Concerned Scientists

As electric vehicle (EV) policies are implemented around the country, and sales continue to rise, a question many ask is if vehicle batteries are recycled. Yes, EV battery recycling is happening in facilities around the United States. Did the group propose recycling requirements? California is taking steps to change that.

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Penn State EarthTalks: Oct. 28 - Recycling As A Strategy To Increase Critical Minerals Supply

PA Environment Daily

Thandazile Moyo , assistant professor of energy and mineral engineering at Penn State, will give the talk, “Aligning with Recycling as a Strategy for Reliable Critical Metals Supply : Policies, Challenges, and Opportunities in the U.S.,” at 4:00 p.m. on October 28, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.

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PA Resources Council, City Of Pittsburgh Partnership Enables Residents To Recycle 62+ Tons Of Electronics Waste In 2023; Continues In 2024

PA Environment Daily

In 2023, a partnership between PA Resources Council and the City of Pittsburgh enabled more than 2,000 residents to recycle 62+ tons of e-waste through the City’s hard-to-recycle program. And the program continues in 2024. At these collections, laptop computers and CPU (towers) are accepted at no cost.

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DEP Bans Sale Of Teclast Electronics Products For Violating PA’s Electronic Waste Recycling Law; E-Waste Recycling Law Broken

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 24 PA Bulletin announcing that Teclast is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania as a result of its violation of the state electronics waste recycling law. ( For more information on this program, visit DEP’s Electronics Waste Recycling webpage.

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PA Recycling Markets Center Hosting June 8 Battery Recycling Markets Summit In Bethlehem

PA Environment Daily

The PA Recycling Markets Center is hosting a June 8 Battery Recycling Markets Development Summit on June 8 at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem in Bethlehem, PA. Visit the PA Recycling Markets Center website for more of expanding the use of recycled materials in Pennsylvania.

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Keep PA Beautiful Announces Recipients Of 2023 Volunteer And Community Partners Awards

PA Environment Daily

“We are grateful for our volunteers and partners across the state whose dedication, commitment and exceptional contributions helped advance our mission and strengthen community improvement efforts statewide in 2023”, said Shannon Reiter, President of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Each one is deserving of recognition.”

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Registration Open! PA Recycling Markets Center’s PA ReMaDE Conference Jan. 18-19

PA Environment Daily

The PA Recycling Markets Center will host the 2024 PA ReMaDE Conference on January 18-19 at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem in Bethlehem, PA. Related Articles: -- Keep PA Beautiful Local Affiliates Make Nov.

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