And that’s a good thing. They’re critical for renewable energy, and a new study says recovering them from old cellphones and other waste could help meet the demand. By Hiroko Tabuchi A vast and ...

Our modern lives depend on rare earth elements, and someday soon we may not have enough to meet growing demand. Because of their special properties, these 17 metallic elements are crucial ingredients ...

BOONE — Engineers at Critical Materials Recycling break apart circuit boards, old transmissions and decommissioned wind turbines to extract and recycle rare earth materials. Most recycling facilities ...

The startup is poised to become a global leader in recycling rare earth magnets from old EVs, wind turbines, and more. Rare earth magnets are essential for clean energy, but only a tiny fraction of ...

How good is your recycling knowledge? Participate in Earth Day and make our world greener by identifying which items are actually recyclable. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after ...

The Michigan State University Surplus Store and Recycling Center hosted the third annual Earth Bash on Saturday, April 12, in collaboration with the MSU Science Festival and with support from MSU ...

Recycling our materials saves resources, diverts tons of material from our landfills and helps create healthier communities and a cleaner planet. In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, here are some simple ...

Communities throughout San Diego County will celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 25) with festivals, cleanups and other events to help take care of the planet, starting in local ...