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April 24, 2024

Dangers of Lithium-ion Batteries and How to Properly Dispose of Them

WRAL: Lithium-ion batteries are in many everyday items and can be dangerous if disposed of improperly. At EREF, we want to equip people with sustainable…

April 22, 2024

Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚

WRAL: At EREF, we’re working to help make the Earth a better place year-round. Check out these tips for reducing your plastic use from our…

April 8, 2024

Fueling the Energy Transition with Trash

CNN: While the world seeks potential alternatives to Fossil Fuels, the UN estimates that by 2050, 10% of city waste will be used to produce…

March 26, 2024

With Lithium Ion Battery Use on the Rise, Tips for How to Discard

WGN9 CHICAGO: Lithium-ion batteries are highly flammable and pose a fire hazard not only to our homes but also to recycling and waste facilities. Dr.…

December 26, 2023

5 Things We Must Do To Inspire The Next Generation About Sustainability And The Environment

AUTHORITY MAGAZINE: Learn from the Source: Tour a recycling facility, compost facility, and a landfill. Research the effort and resources it takes to get food…

December 15, 2023

Safely Disposing of Old Technology for New Tech after the Holidays

ABC NEWS 7: Tech gifts are the most popular gifts for the holidays, but what do you do with your old tech that won’t leave…

November 29, 2023

Sustainable Gifting Ideas

CBS NEWS CHICAGO: It’s probably no surprise that waste from shopping bags, wrapping paper, and food increases 25% between Thanksgiving and the New Year. What…

June 26, 2023

Lithium ion batteries responsible for growing number of fires: Report

WBBM NEWS RADIO: “Ninety-seven percent of all the recycling facilities that we surveyed have experienced at least one fire over the last five years,” said…

June 24, 2023

Expert says lithium-ion battery fires are more common than you think

SPECTRUM NEWS 1 | RALEIGH, N.C. — New York City’s fire commissioner said lithium-ion batteries caused an early-morning fire at an e-bike store that killed four…