This newsletter features updates on US Household Recycling Rates, UK Fire Caused by Batteries and Safe Battery & Vape Recycling
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Fire in the UK, involving 250 tonnes of waste and machinery, caused by battery
Waste management company, Clearaway, has emphasised the importance of its robust fire prevention plan after a large fire at one its facilities.
An investigation into the cause of the fire found it started accidentally by a lithium ion battery put into a skip, the fire service said.
“Everyone involved in the waste management industry fears a rechargeable battery carelessly thrown into general rubbish. This national issue threatens the lives and property of the professional teams who handle waste on a daily basis.” Paul Whitehair, Director at Clearaway.
Smart Solution for Batteries & Vapes
Smart solutions for Batteries and Vapes
The Superfy Smart Battery and Vape Container is a 62 litre drum for battery and vape collection, transport and storage. Each smart container is fitted with a G2 Fill Level Sensor with access to the Superfy Platform and App.
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“Battery fires are one of the biggest issues facing our sector and many are started by vapes.” WMRR Chief Executive Officer, Gayle Sloan.
Only 21 percent of residential recyclables are being recycled in the US
Some of the recommendations within The Recycling Partnership report include designing packaging for recyclability, providing better access to recycling, getting households to engage more, as well as improving collection and recycling facilities
About Superfy
Superfy delivers sustainable smart resource management solutions for the circular economy, empowering enterprises and connecting cities.
We are solving the problem of low recycling rates by enabling cost effective, scalable nationwide materials collection and recycling programmes. We support a wide variety of material collections, including batteries, soft plastics, organics and glass.
Our software platform, sensors and smart containers track and monitor waste and recycling materials, enabling operational improvements and efficiencies throughout the collection and processing value chain.