News from Ascend Elements, Li-Cycle and more

By rr_test_admin, 27 September, 2023
Advanced Technology Recycling added two Dodge ProMaster 2500 cargo vans and one 2020 International Lonestar Semi Tractor to its fleet.  Amazon launched a Sustainable Solutions Hub to help reduce packaging.  Ascend Elements plans to relocate and expand its corporate headquarters and R&D center to Devens, Mass. The company will also build a lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Kentucky in partnership with SK ecoplant. Eriez appointed Daryl Leach as chief financial officer and treasurer.  Li-Cycle opened its first "spoke" recycling facility in Europe, located in Germany, and accelerated its plans with Glencore to bring a "hub" facility in Italy on-line.  Malaysian energy group Petronas became a strategic partner to battery recycler Green Li-ion. Redwood Materials purchased European lithium-ion battery recycler Redux Recycling for an undisclosed amount.   Staples stores in San Diego will offer home collection boxes and in-store battery recycling beginning Oct. 1.