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Solar panels have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years, but they contain valuable metals, including silver and copper. With a surge of expired panels expected soon, companies are emerging that seek to recycle the reusable materials and keep the panels out of landfills.
by Jon Hurdle
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Making solar panel recycling more commonplace will require a mix of technological advances, economic incentives and smart policies at the state and federal levels.
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Plus, meet more of this year's GreenBiz 30 Under 30 cohort.
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Plus, we dig into the debate over soil carbon credits related to regenerative agriculture.
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Across the value chain, the industry could realize $450 million in raw material recovery for new ventures and clean jobs.
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A combination of production-based and consumption-based impact assessments will arm urban areas with an accurate starting point for developing robust climate action strategies.
by Erin Kennedy
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As the renewables market accelerates, can we find a way to make PV cells sustainable?
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Dow is looking to lead on the circular economy — not so much on moving away from fossil fuels.
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Sponsored: Sustainability was a critical component of the innovative technologies shared at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Here are three takeaways.
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From fashion to household goods, industry leaders are using their tools and resources to eliminate the concept of waste.
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Mission-driven companies are trying to tackle systemic challenges in sustainability with electrification, renewable energy, biomaterials and data management software.
by Cyan Zhong
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From feedstock to fuel to flooring, these businesses are turning excess carbon dioxide into value and profit.
by Jim Giles
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Products made from embedded CO2, from soap to fuels to vodka, are great examples of the circular economy in action.
by Jim Giles
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Shared micromobility services may reduce emissions, but the short lifespan of the scooters and bicycles raises questions about materials use and deeper supply-chain impacts.
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Help us identify the courageous entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders shaping innovations in renewable energy, sustainable transportation, carbon removal and the circular economy.
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Over the past year, participation nearly doubled in the tech giant’s groundbreaking program to encourage usage of solar and wind.
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Plus, NRG proposes a simpler way for companies to procure electricity powered by renewables
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A new UN charter seeks to accelerate commitments on circular production, low-carbon transport, improved consumer awareness and other issues.
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Plus, we chat about innovation at biotech company Novozymes and ridesharing pioneer Lyft.
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State governments are stepping in to create an infrastructure to recover the useful materials from the panels.
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It's a good sign that solar energy use is growing, but the infrastructure to sunset these cells barely exists.
by Nate Berg