Recycle

It took me about 20 minutes and needing to realize that I had to use my tree trimmer tool to cut it open.

The tool I had to use to break it open

“It’s time to ensure that government red tape isn’t preventing investments in new technologies and methods that can help support recycling here at home. Today’s hearing was an opportunity to discuss these issues and look at long term solutions that support both mechanical and advanced recycling here in the United States,” said Chairman Palmer. “Finding ways to harness e-waste recycling will be critical as we look to find new sources of critical materials to support our economy and national security, and we cannot afford to let these vital materials go to waste.”

Today Apple announced a new commitment of $500 million with MP Materials, the only fully integrated rare earth producer in the United States. With this multiyear deal, Apple is committed to buying American-made rare earth magnets developed at MP Materials’ flagship Independence facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

The move also brings Pure Lithium closer to Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, near Chicago. Pure Lithium and Argonne are collaborating on a project to grow lithium metal anode production using recycled lithium metal with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Leiden researchers have discovered an enzyme that helps bacteria feed on everyday plastics. This common enzyme could play a crucial role in future research and eventually in addressing the global plastic crisis. The study is published in Nature Communications.

A unique method of rare-earth recycling can strengthen the raw material independence of Europe and America

This is a post to get some discussion going about the differences in recycling in different places. I challenge you to learn a bit more about recycling in your country or nearby cities. I'm working on a recycling project and genuinely curious about people's experiences in different places.

Here are some sample questions to answer if you don't know where to get started:

Do you trust that your stuff gets recycled?

What would you change about your local system if you could?

Is there anything about recycling you'd want to learn more about?

I'm in Chicago and was constantly confused about what actually works here versus what's just for show. Would love to hear how it is elsewhere, thanks!