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State Senator Files Battery Disposal Legislation in KY
2026-01-12 15:10:21| Waste Age
Kentucky State Sen. Greg Elkins, R-Winchester, has filed legislation to keep batteries out of household trash.
Category:Energy and Environment
Construction and Renovation Waste Continues to Rise Across Southeast Michigan, Prompting Shifts in Disposal Planning
2026-01-12 14:39:02| Waste Age
Across Southeast Michigan, sustained construction and renovation activity is generating a growing volume of debris, prompting renewed attention to how waste is collected, transported, and processed.
Category:Energy and Environment
Ex-Tesla Engineer Launches New Model to Supercharge U.S. Lithium Production
2026-01-12 14:24:28| Waste Age
With lithium-ion demand soaring, expanding recycling capacity has become a critical prioritybut recycling alone will not sustain the supply into the future. It must be complemented with sourcing raw materials from the ground for true impact; the U.S. will need roughly 717,000 tons of lithium by 2030.
Category:Energy and Environment