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By A.J. Roan
Metal Tech News 

Rethinking green energy circular economy

NREL team adds "rethink" and "reuse" to recycling CE solutions Metal Tech News – June 29, 2022

 

Last updated 7/12/2022 at 2:14pm

A simplified infograph showing the premise of a circular economy.

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A simplified representation of a circular economy. Putting forth the research paper, the methods of extending, shortening, and improving the means of fulfilling a circular economy have grown.

Upon completion of an exhaustive review of the circular economy for solar and battery technologies, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that alternatives to recycling – reducing the use of virgin materials in manufacturing, reusing for new applications, and extending product life spans – may offer untapped potential to build an effective...



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