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About Marissa Heffernan

Marissa HeffernanMarissa Heffernan started working for Resource Recycling in January 2022 after spending several years as a reporter at a daily newspaper in Southwest Washington. After developing a special focus on recycling policy, they are also the editor of the monthly newsletter Policy Now. Heffernan can be contacted at [email protected].

EPA to label PV panels, lithium-ions as universal waste

Published: November 15, 2023
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Closeup on a solar panel.

Officials at EPA hope that a clear standard for handling photovoltaic panels will increase the rate at which they are collected and processed. | Heinz Trebuth/Shutterstock

In response to electric power industry requests, the EPA is looking to classify solar panels as universal waste. The agency is also working to create a category of universal waste specifically for lithium-ion batteries.  Continue Reading

Online venture connects consumers to mail-in recycling

Published: November 1, 2023
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A new website will provide information and recycling kits for a variety of items. | RecyclingKits.com

Sustainability consulting firm Close the Loop recently unveiled RecyclingKits.com, a subsidiary meant to help individuals and small businesses manage electronics and materials that are not typically collected curbside. Continue Reading

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PIRG petitions Microsoft to extend Windows 10 support

Published: November 1, 2023
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According to the Public Interest Research Group, roughly 40% of PCs currently in use cannot upgrade to Windows 11. | Rawf8/Shutterstock

As Microsoft prepares to end support for a huge number of Windows 10 devices, the Public Interest Research Group has started a petition to extend the support period for the operating system. Continue Reading

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Federal partnership will explore lithium-ion recycling

Published: October 25, 2023
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One goal of the cooperative effort is to scale up ACE Green Recycling’s technology to a commercial level. | Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock

ACE Green Recycling and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory are working together to advance both lithium-ion battery recycling and the batteries themselves. Continue Reading

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CSI Leasing acquires Malaysian ITAD company

Published: October 25, 2023
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With its latest acquisition, CSI Leasing advances its goal of “building global strategic alliances.” | Damrong Rattanapong/Shutterstock

The owner of EPC purchased an ITAD company in Malaysia to expand its capacity in Asia by 15,000 assets annually and take on more medium and large enterprise contracts.  Continue Reading

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Battery recycler’s share prices drop after construction pause

Published: October 25, 2023
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Caught in the middle of rising costs, high interest rates and a flagging EV market, Li-Cycle has decided to pump the brakes on its expansion plans. | T. Schneider/Shutterstock

Toronto-based lithium-ion battery recycling startup Li-Cycle announced it is pausing construction of one of its hub facilities, slowing down its expansive growth. Its share prices have fallen in connection.   Continue Reading

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Panelists shed light on solar unit recycling

Published: October 18, 2023
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Bob Nicholson (left) and AJ Orben (middle) speak at the 2023 E-Scrap and E-Reuse Conference in New Orleans, with Jared Paben (right) moderating the session. | Big Wave Productions/E-Scrap News

Now is the time for interested parties to enter the solar panel recycling sector, but experts say there are plenty of challenges to navigate as well. Continue Reading

Closed Loop Partners invests in data collection for metals

Published: October 18, 2023
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Massachusetts-based VALIS Insights aims to leverage its data collection software to close gaps in the recycling value chain. | Richie Sullivan/Shutterstock

With help from Closed Loop Partners, metal sorting technology company VALIS Insights exceeded its goal in seed round investment, putting it on track to begin implementing its data sharing systems.
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