China's National Development and Reform Commission has introduced draft regulations to standardize the automotive parts remanufacturing industry and promote circular economy practices.
Edinburgh-based startup Danu Robotics has raised $5 million in late-seed funding to expand its AI-powered recycling robot business.
Vianode and FAAM have validated a process to recycle battery production scrap into high-performance anode-grade graphite, moving toward industrial-scale implementation.
Fraunhofer Battery Alliance has entered into new research agreements with South Korean partners to advance battery material development, cell production, and recycling technologies.
Robotics firm Figure has decommissioned its F.02 AI robot fleet by melting the units in a 75-ton vat of molten steel following a suggestion from Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Vianode and FAAM have successfully recycled battery production waste into high-performance anode material, with plans to scale the process for industrial use.
Cyclic Materials has opened a commercial-scale recycling plant in Arizona capable of processing 25,000 metric tons of magnet-bearing waste annually.
Researchers from Tomsk and Sevastopol have created a two-stage recycling method that turns old solar panels into silicon carbide for power electronics.
Samsar Resources has successfully repurposed 1,000 Nissan Leaf battery packs, returning over 25 MWh of capacity to the field through its remanufacturing facility in Texas.
General Motors has begun delivering electric vehicles to customers equipped with battery cells made from 100 percent recycled nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
Porsche has developed battery cells made entirely from recycled raw materials and has initiated vehicle testing to verify their performance.
MacroCycle has partnered with Meta to fund its first commercial plastic recycling facility through the sale of environmental attribute credits.
Porsche and recycler Cylib have developed battery cells using 100% recycled cathode materials, aiming for mass production by 2028.
A new direct repair technology restores degraded electric vehicle batteries to 95% of their original capacity without the need for full disassembly.
Porsche has successfully manufactured battery cells using 100 percent recycled cathode materials, marking a key milestone in its partnership with the recycling startup Cylib.
Porsche and Cylib have developed a battery cell with a 100% recycled cathode, preparing the automaker for upcoming EU digital battery passport requirements.
Rosatom has developed a modular technology to extract high-purity iron concentrate from coal ash, potentially offering a cheaper alternative to mined iron ore.
A hardware enthusiast has constructed a home lab server and restored a gaming laptop using components salvaged from weekly landfill visits.
Scientists are exploring a molten salt-based chemical recycling process to convert mixed plastic waste into fuels and chemical raw materials.
Cyclic Materials has opened a commercial-scale recycling plant in Arizona to recover rare earth elements for EV motors and renewable energy hardware.
