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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