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Thanks Nikunj Agarwal for taking the time to understand what we're building!

In a powerful testimony to the Senate committee, Cody Marshall, Chief System Optimization Officer at The Recycling Partnership, emphasized the need for continued investment in recycling infrastructure. Highlighting successes like the SWIFR program and the addition of 1.74 million recycling carts, Marshall called for more support to sustain and grow these efforts. Watch the full testimony below!

Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT)s 2023 annual meeting is full of presentations preparing the asphalt industry for the future like, this presentation by Mariah Langan from the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University on the impact of recycling agent addition methods on performance. What are you doing to set your operation up for success in 2024? Now is the time to make the switch. https://bit.ly/46a8vyf

It is always great to see when local and state level leadership are on board with sustainable innovation opportunities.

  'The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping said the industry will need investments of between $200bn and $300bn to produce enough new fuels to meet its 2030 checkpoint target as set out in the IMO updated strategy.   It will be, it said, far cheaper to invest in technology now to make existing vessels and newbuildings more efficient, than to use the new fuels — a ratio of 1:10 cheaper.'   Whilst there is little doubt that the future of decarbonising shipping lies in the development of greener fuels, what can vessel operators do to reduce their carbon emissions now?   Daniel Barcarolo, 'pointed to existing technologies and digital solutions that have begun to be used by some shipping companies, but not widely, including propeller boss cap fins, ducts, modern hull coatings and digital tools such as voyage performance and trim optimisation that have relatively low capital expenditure but can give significant fuel savings.'   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dRjE6ZN6 Vessel coatings again proves to be the 'low hanging fruit' for owners and charterers to reduce their emissions immediately, and Hempel Marine is leading the charge with Hempaguard X7. Providing customers with significant efficiency gains and relatively low capital expenditure, allowing for a very attractive and short ROI. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/d7f632m9

Earlier this week, I took part in a The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) webinar, "When Solid Waste Facilities (and Managers) Safe the Day." Every day, and especially after disasters, the folks who work in solid waste facilities step in and step up — often working to serve you even when their own homes and families have been impacted. Thanks to these everyday Superheroes! https://lnkd.in/gYKyWUi5

Meet Darrel, one of our success stories at Recycling Lives. 🙌 Darrel spent three years with us, first in one of our prison workshops and then on a ROTL placement. In his own words, “Recycling Lives help you to help yourself”. Darrel’s story is a reminder that we’re not just about rehabilitation: we’re about building strong foundations for a brighter future. Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/eEJc_9V9

Jeff Dereume, a consultant in CRU's Pittsburgh office, was in attendance for a recent lithium battery recycling workshop, hosted by NAATBatt International, the trade association for advanced battery technology in North America. The event was held at The Heritage Group in Indianapolis, IN. The workshop was a two-day event with day one focusing on important topics such as safety in handling black mass, measuring the value of black mass, and solutions for recycling LFP. While day 2 was dedicated to meeting the recyclers such as Blue Whale Materials LLC, Austin Elements Inc., and Cirba Solutions. Some of the key takeaways include 1) no two black masses are created equal, 2) safety must remain a leading priority, and 3) participants and associations should help develop standards and policies.

Always good to be involved in projects with sustainability at the forefront.