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Iondrive: Neue Wege im Batterie-Recycling

Während Recycling bisher oft teuer, energieintensiv und wenig effizient ist, verspricht ein junges Unternehmen aus Australien einen neuen Ansatz.

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Trump’s tariffs spur US aluminum industry to boost recycling

Producers were already looking to recycled aluminum to help lower carbon emissions. Now, under Trump’s trade policy, demand for scrap is even higher.

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Video: Westover Auto Salvage Joins SHiFT® to Drive Sustainable Vehicle Recycling

In Western Mass News, Westover Auto Salvage in Belchertown is recognized as the first western Massachusetts recycler to join the SHiFT Vehicle Retirement Initiative® — a national program dedicated to reducing emissions from end-of-life vehicles. The story highlights how SHiFT® and Westover collaborate to responsibly decommission unsafe, high-polluting cars through a meticulous depollution process that recovers parts, fuel, and energy. By recycling oil to heat their facilities and retiring older vehicles from the road, Westover is proving that environmental responsibility and local business success can go hand-in-hand — saving up to 10 tons of carbon per car each year.

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Optimizing the conditions of biowastes hydrothermal treatment and predicting phosphorus fate in the hydrochar and liquid phase using machine learning - Biochar

Applications of artificial intelligence (AI)- and machine learning (ML)-based methodologies for predicting optimal conditions in sustainable and effective management of biowastes and natural resources are of great concern. However, the AI-applications for optimizing the hydrothermal treatment (HT) of organic solid biowastes and prediction of nutrients fate during the HT process have not yet been investigated. Therefore, this study explores the application of different ML models (e.g., XGBoost, Decision Tree, and Random Forest) for optimizing HT of swine manure, focusing on the role of calcium (Ca) and iron (Fe) ions in phosphorus (P) distribution in the produced liquid and solid phases (hydrochar). Specifically, we investigated the fate of total P (TPS) in the hydrochar and inorganic P (IPL) in the liquid phase during HT. Experimental validation was conducted alongside the ML predictions, with XGBoost outperforming the other models, showing strong predictive accuracy for TPS (R2 = 0.77) and IPL (R2 = 1.0). Key factors influencing model accuracy included feedstock composition, reaction temperature, duration, solid–liquid ratio, and Ca and Fe concentrations. We found that the impact of time on TPS and IPL was minimal when the reaction time was less than 200 min, while pH showed a positive correlation with TPS and IPL. NMR and XRD analyses indicated that as the reaction severity increased, the organic P content in the hydrochar became more uniform. These findings highlight the potential of AI-based methodologies for optimizing HT processes, contributing to more sustainable and effective solutions for safe recycling, management, and development of bioresources. Graphical Abstract

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Reclaiming Country, One Pipe at a Time: Indigenous-Led Innovation in Plastic Waste Recycling

Luritja man Bobby Cole is the Managing Director and owner of New Life Waste Recycling. Source: Emma Kellaway In the Northern Territory of Australia, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway. It’s not just about recycling plastic—it’s about reclaiming Country, restoring autonomy, and reshaping the legacy of extractive industries. At the heart of this movement is New Life Waste Recycling, an Indigenous-led company turning mining waste into opportunity.

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Ionic Rare Earths Powers Clean Energy with Mining and Recycling

Ionic Rare Earths Limited (ASX: IXR) leads the charge in sustainable rare earth production. The Australian company tackles global challenges like supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. It focuses on refining and recycling heavy rare earths. This approach supports a low-carbon future worldwide. Ionic Rare Earths completes the circular economy for these vital minerals. The Makuutu Rare Earth Project stands out as a key initiative.

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A new soft plastics recycling scheme is replacing Australia’s failed REDcycle. Will it mean consumers have to pay more? | Recycling - Ireland News Beep

Almost three years after the collapse of the national soft plastics collection and recycling program REDCycle, the consumer regulator is set to greenlight an

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A new soft plastics recycling scheme is replacing Australia’s failed REDcycle. Will it mean consumers have to pay more? | Recycling - United Kingdom News Beep

Almost three years after the collapse of the national soft plastics collection and recycling program REDCycle, the consumer regulator is set to greenlight an

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A new soft plastics recycling scheme is replacing Australia’s failed REDcycle. Will it mean consumers have to pay more? | Recycling - New Zealand News Beep

Almost three years after the collapse of the national soft plastics collection and recycling program REDCycle, the consumer regulator is set to greenlight an

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A new soft plastics recycling scheme is replacing Australia’s failed REDcycle. Will it mean consumers have to pay more? | Recycling - Canada News Beep

Almost three years after the collapse of the national soft plastics collection and recycling program REDCycle, the consumer regulator is set to greenlight an

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‘This is real progress’: airlines on sustainable aviation fuels and the chances of net zero flying

The EU and UK have imposed mandates, and investors see its value – but the industry has mixed views