Latest stats highlight surge in fires caused by lithium ion batteries
The latest Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) statistics show an increase of nine per cent in Lithium-ion battery fires to date, compared with the entire year of 2022.
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CeLLife Technologies’ patented technology set to extend battery life
A Finland-based company, CeLLife Technologies’, has patented diagnostic technology that can give rapid and reliable testing of battery cell health.
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Council reminds residents about e-waste after two truck fires
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is reminding residents of the dangers of placing any type of e-waste and batteries in domestic wheelie bins after two recent fires ignited in waste collection trucks due to incorrect disposal.
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Battery recycler Renewable Metals raises $8 million
Australian battery recycling startup Renewable Metals has closed an $8 million investment round to scale and commercialise its lithium-ion battery recycling technology, backed by the CEFC and Asia Pacific and US-based investors.
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Pressure builds for producer responsibility over vapes
Clean Up Australia and the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) have teamed up to call on the Australian Government to enforce a producer responsibility scheme for the safe disposal of vapes.
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Public to have say on WA e-waste ban
The Western Australian public can now have their say on regulations that will ban e-waste from landfill. E-waste items like televisions, mobile phones, computers, screens, data storage, refrigerators, dishwashers, batteries, medical devices, lighting and lamps are included in the first phase of bans.
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Are solar panels a waste crisis waiting to happen?
Australia is world leading in its uptake of residential rooftop solar, installing new solar panels at ten times the global average rate. This means, on a per capita basis, the solar waste problem facing Australia is far greater than that experienced in any other country. New research from the Sydney Law School aims to re-orientate renewable energy laws.
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Norstar fined over obstruction of EPA officers
Operators of a metal recycling company Norstar, who refused EPA officers their legal right to enter its site has been fined, ordered to pay costs and do training.
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