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DA drops case against Radius Recycling
The case stemmed from a two-day scrap metal fire Aug. 9-10, 2023, at the company’s West Oakland, California, metal-shredding facility.
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Organizations call for coordination on product safety
Organizations call for manufacturers and policymakers to prioritize safety in designing, producing, labeling, marketing and managing end-of-life consumer products with high fire or explosion risks to protect waste and recycling workers.
Partners develop specialty response vehicles for LIB fires
Full Circle Lithium and US Fire Pump say their specialty vehicle successfully has extinguished an electric vehicle fire and two battery fires in a demonstration at a major original equipment manufacturer facility.
ReMA supports policy measures facilitating collection, safety and proper end-of-life management of small, medium batteries
The association’s position was approved by its board of directors in late February.
Commentary: The escalating danger of lithium-ion batteries in recycling and the need for an urgent industry response
Jody Salyards of Recycle Management LLC, Harrisonburg, Virginia, proposes using RFID tags to help identify improperly disposed batteries.
Commentary: Battery fires threaten waste management workforce and clean energy transition
While lithium-ion batteries play an important role in our lives, they also pose serious fire risks to waste and resource management facilities.
Aqua Blaster takes aim at dust and fire suppression market
Device that attaches to fire hose can provide quick, targeted suppression of flames or dust, its inventor says.
Machine learning researched as battery fire detection technique
National Institute of Standards and Technology effort uses machine learning to identify telltale sound of lithium-ion batteries hitting flash point.
LG Chem material can suppress thermal runaway in batteries
The company has developed a composite material that changes its electrical resistance based on temperature, blocking the flow of electricity in the early stages of overheating.
Waste Connections ramps up automation, fire prevention at new Illinois MRF
The new facility in Plainfield, Illinois, employs five levels of fire safety, including compressed air foam units and an on-site high-capacity water tank.
Movitherm, Seek Thermal to host webinar on fire detection in MRFs
The webinar, “Protect Your MRF from Fires Before They Start,” is scheduled for Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.
