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Part Art: Montreal-based artist creates Transformer-like art installation with recycled car parts
Vancouver, British Columbia — Have you ever considered installing a giant, Transformer-like statue in your facility’s parking lot? Probably not, but a Montreal artist’s creative

Up to Batt: NAATBatt International to host fifth annual workshop on Lithium Battery Recycling
Ann Arbor, Michigan — NAATBatt International will hold its fifth annual workshop on Lithium Battery Recycling from August 8 to August 9 in Ann Arbor,

And Stay There: EV battery lifespans far outlast previous predictions, says Nissan exec
London, United Kingdom — Nissan executive Nic Thomas claims that almost all of the EV batteries the OEM has ever made are “still in cars.”

Leading the Charge: U.S. ARA provides Environmental Protective Agency with framework for EV battery reuse, recycling
Washington, D.C. — Last week, the United States-based Automotive Recyclers Association provided the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a framework to promote the reuse, repurposing

The Cat’s out of the Bag: New scrap metal legislation takes aim at catalytic converter theft in Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba — New regulations have been enacted by the Manitoba government to combat increases in catalytic converter theft throughout the province. These new rules

A McGregor Mood: McGregor Auto Parts celebrates 60 years with barbecue in St. Thomas
St. Thomas, Ontario — McGregor Auto Parts in St. Thomas, Ont. celebrated its sixtieth year in business a couple of weeks ago; not with a

Rubber Reclamation: B.C. tire stewardship sources 14,928 scrap tires for community projects
Vancouver, British Columbia — Disregard superstitions for a moment because 13 appears to be the lucky number of British Columbia institutions due to receive rubber

A Move for MVIS: Australia solidifies its own right to repair movement
Canberra, Australia — While the Canadian auto industry spent a much-needed long weekend with family and friends for Canada Day, our Australian counterparts officially launched

EZ as 1, 2, Suite: Final OARA Spring Training session discusses EZ-QC, EZ-Suite features
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) wrapped up its Spring Training series last week. The four-part educational seminar covered topics largely born

Stand Clear: Tesla Model S catches fire after three weeks in scrapyard
California, United States – In the latest oddity surrounding a Tesla vehicle catching on fire, a White Tesla Model S in a California scrapyard seemed

On the Right Track: Right to Repair petition presented to House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario — With 1,786 signatures, the petition for Right to Repair legislation has reached the House of Commons. Presented on June 21, this petition

Toyota Undead: OEM partners with Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries
Nevada, United States — The 25-year-old initial release of the Toyota Prius gains a new lease on life–at least somewhat–through a partnership between former Tesla