Tag: Recycling
Closing The Loop: OnePlanet’s Solar Panel Recycling Facility Scores Major Funding Boost
In a significant move that highlights the importance of sustainability within the solar sector, OnePlanet has secured a substantial financial foundation to build its flagship solar panel recycling facility in Green Cove Springs, Florida. With a freshly closed $7 million seed funding round and an additional $14.5 million in federal … [continued]
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Solar Panel Waste is Tiny—Coal & Gas Emit Hundreds Of Times Mass Per MWh
Every few months, another wave of media reports predictably warns about the supposed “looming crisis” of solar panel waste. Given the urgency of climate action, it’s frustrating to see the conversation repeatedly derailed by these exaggerated concerns. I’ve previously examined this narrative around wind energy, demonstrating clearly in my CleanTechnica … [continued]
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Owen Sound getting ready to roll out green bins
There’s an app to help people figure out what waste goes where
A Change in Power, Part 3: Storing energy to use later
Solar and wind energy are sporadic sources of power. Even with enough production to power the entire state of Michigan, storage is needed to keep supply steady with demand. Batteries alone won’t suffice.
Researchers In Japan Find An Alternative To Single Use Plastic
Researchers in Japan have created paper-based alternatives to single use plastic that will break down fully in the ocean.
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